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East Asia's top 5 island disputes
Many of the island territories are small, isolated from the countries’ mainlands, and sparsely populated. But strategic interests and abundant natural resources make them valuable.
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Consumer Energy Report
Beijing flexes some muscle to protect energy interestsBeijing has boosted its military presence in the energy-rich South China Sea, despite disputed claims by Vietnam.
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Global News Blog
Why won't China sign the South China Sea code of conduct? (+video)China dodged signing a code of conduct this week at the East Asia Summit, a regional security meeting.
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China starts 'combat ready' patrols in disputed South China Sea
The move comes amid rising tensions between China and its neighbors over disputed islands in the resource rich area.
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Three fishing boats involved in standoff between China and the Philippines leave shoal
The standoff began Tuesday when Chinese ships prevented the Philippine navy from detaining Chinese fishermen who were allegedly caught poaching at the Scarborough Shoal off the northwestern Philippines.
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Terrorism & Security
China, Philippines dispute raises tensions in South China SeaWith tensions between China and its neighbors over the South China Sea already high, any disagreement runs the risk of becoming militarized.
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East Asia's top 5 island disputes
Many of the island territories are small, isolated from the countries’ mainlands, and sparsely populated. But strategic interests and abundant natural resources make them valuable.
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Terrorism & Security
Race for oil heats up territorial disputes in the South China SeaThe expansion of oil exploration and drilling in the South China Sea has raised the stakes in the various territorial disputes between China and its neighbors, particularly the Philippines.
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Terrorism & Security
China, ASEAN reach South China Sea agreementThe deal between Chinese officials and representatives of Southeast Asian countries is a big step, but doesn't address the key source of tension: territorial claims.
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Terrorism & Security
China rejects US involvement in South China Sea disputesChina soundly rejected a US Senate resolution criticizing its actions in the South China Sea and calling for multilateral negotiations, saying the regional dispute is not a matter for the US.
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Vietnam-China Spratly Islands dispute threatens to escalate
Tensions between China and Vietnam have risen in recent weeks, with Vietnam expressing alarm at what it says are increasingly aggressive actions by China in disputed waters.
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Tensions between China and Philippines rise over Spratly maritime borders
Recent flyovers by Chinese aircraft in the disputed Spratly Islands off the coast of the Philippines are raising concerns about China's expansionism.
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US-Vietnam ties strengthen with military exercises, to China's chagrin
This week, the USS John McCain is engaged in military exercises in the South China Sea - setting a new threshold in US-Vietnam ties.
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