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US, China budge not a bit over South China Sea

May 24, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Matthew Lee AP Diplomatic Writer BEIJING (AP) — China and the United States budged not a bit Saturday over Beijing’s assertive development in disputed parts of the South China Sea, with Foreign Minister Wang Ji politely but pointedly dismissing Washington’s push for a diplomatic solution to ease tensions. Wang and U.S. Secretary of State […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2014, 2015, ASEAN, Beijing, Chinese President Xi Jinping, Foreign Minister Wang Ji, Iran, North Korea, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, State John Kerry, US, United States, Vol 34 No 22 | May 23 - May 29

China island building now totals 2,000 acres

May 17, 2015 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Lolita C. Baldor Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP)  — China’s rapidly expanding campaign to construct artificial islands, potentially for military use or airstrips, now totals about 2,000 acres (800 hectares) and could far outstrip that amount as the year goes on, a senior defense official said Friday. The new estimate, disclosed for the first time, […]

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2009, 2013, 2015, Associated Press, Beijing, Chinese, East China Sea, Itu Aba Island, Philippines, South China Sea, Southeast Asian, Spratly Islands, Taiwan, Vietnam, Vol 34 No 21 | May 16 - May 22

U.S. carrier cruises in disputed South China Sea

October 25, 2012 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Chris Brummitt THE ASSOCIATED PRESS On board the USS George Washington (AP) — A U.S. aircraft carrier group cruised through the disputed South China

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2012, Asia Pacific, Beijing, Chinese, Denny Roy, East China Sea, George Washington, Gregory Fenton, Middle East, Pacific Fleet, Philippines, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, United States, Vietnamese, Vol 31 No 44 | October 27 - November 2

China rejects the U.S. Senate’s criticism over its sea dispute with Vietnam

July 2, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

BEIJING (AP) — A U.S. Senate resolution critical of Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea “doesn’t hold water” and its sponsors should promote peace in other ways, China said Tuesday.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2011, Beijing, Chinese, Filipino, Foreign Ministry, Hong Lei, Jim Webb, Noel Cadigal, P-3c Orion, Philippines, South China Sea, Southeast Asian, Spratly Islands, Sulu Sea, Two Philippine, United States, Vol 30 No 27 | July 2 - July 8

Local Vietnamese Americans protest against China over Spratly Islands

June 24, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

Last Sunday, June 19, members of Seattle’s Vietnamese community protested against China, demanding that China stay out of Vietnam’s territory.

Filed Under: Briefs Tagged With: 2011, Chinese, Last Sunday, Seattle, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, Vietnamese, Vol 30 No 26 | June 25 - July 1

China says Vietnam put fishermen’s lives in danger

June 18, 2011 By Northwest Asian Weekly

BEIJING (AP) — China demanded that Vietnam stop “all invasive activities” after accusing it of illegally entering its waters and endangering Chinese fishermen’s lives

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2011, Beijing, Chinese, Filipino, Hong Lei, Philippines, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, State Hillary Rodham Clinton, United States, Vietnamese, Vol 30 No 25 | June 18 - June 24

China, Vietnam pledge to deal with border disputes

October 22, 2009 By Northwest Asian Weekly

BEIJING (AP) — The prime ministers of China and Vietnam pledged on Oct. 16 to handle border disputes between their countries peacefully, amid deep suspicion among some Vietnamese over Beijing’s intentions.

Filed Under: World News Tagged With: 2009, Beijing, Central Highlands, Chinese, Communist Party, Nguyen Tan Dung, Paracel Islands, South China Sea, Spratly Islands, Vietnamese, Vol 28 No 44 | October 24 - October 30, Wen Jiabao, Xinhua News Agency

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