July 2016 - China Special Weapons News

Kabul Slams China Over Reported Taliban Visit VOA 31 Jul 2016 -- The Afghan government has shown its displeasure over reports that a Taliban delegation visited China, saying Beijing should not provide "a platform" to groups that are involved in the killing of Afghans.
China starts building its first polar icebreaker People's Daily 31 Jul 2016 -- China is planning to build its first domestically produced polar icebreaker.
Chinese Media: Australia an 'Ideal Target to Strike' Over South China Sea Sputnik 31 Jul 2016 -- The state-run Global Times issued a scathing editorial calling for war between Beijing and Canberra if Australia continues to meddle in the South China Sea dispute.
Indian MPs Warn Government to Take Chinese Military Incursion Seriously Sputnik 30 Jul 2016 -- While India's Defense Minister has described Chinese troops' latest intrusion into Uttarakhand as merely a "transgression", members of parliament have warned that the matter should not be taken lightly.
China to Begin Building First Domestically-Sourced Icebreaker at End of 2016 Sputnik 30 Jul 2016 -- China will begin construction of its first domestically manufactured icebreaker at the end of 2016, bringing the total number of these vessels to two, local media reported Saturday citing Jiangnan Shipyard Co.
Russia, China slam US plan to station missile system in South Korea Press TV 30 Jul 2016 -- Russia and China have voiced worries about the planned deployment of an advanced US missile system to the Korean Peninsula, saying that such a move poses a threat to security in the already tense region.
China Headlines: Xi brings strength, integrity to Chinese armed forces People's Daily 30 Jul 2016 -- Over three and a half years ago, Xi Jinping, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, announced his dream of building a strong army, an idea that has since been the basis of all work concerning military affairs.
China puts $46 billion into Africa's economy People's Daily 30 Jul 2016 -- Beijing's cooperation with Africa has been dominated by commercial deals instead of aid in the past, with $46 billion in direct Chinese investment and commercial loans having been signed since December, Chinese officials said.t
Hong Kong Bars Pro-independence Politician From Upcoming Poll VOA 30 Jul 2016 -- A top pro-independence politician in Hong Kong has been barred from running in the territory's September legislative elections.
China Diplomatic Victory Could Be Short Lived VOA 29 Jul 2016 -- With assertive rhetoric, China appears to have scored a diplomatic victory in the past week, defying the Permanent Court of Arbitration's (PCA) ruling against its sweeping claims in the South China Sea, which some argue may run the risk of making the tribunal award irreverent.
Vietnam, China hold joint anti-terror exercise People's Daily 29 Jul 2016 -- Border guard command of Vietnam's northern Ha Giang province and border police detachment in China's southwest Yunnan Province's Wenshan have held a joint anti-terror exercise, local media reported on Friday.
MAC's consulting committee urges 2nd dialogue track with China CNA 28 Jul 2016 -- The consultative committee under Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) has urged the government to launch a second dialogue track with China in a bid to continue exchanges across the Taiwan Strait.
Russia, China Warn Against Placing US Missiles in South Korea Sputnik 29 Jul 2016 -- Russia and China condemn US plans to missiles to South Korea, the Russian Foreign Ministry said Friday.
UN members permitted to use China's manned space station People's Daily 29 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) and the China Manned Space Agency (CMSA) have agreed to work together to develop the space capabilities of United Nations member states through the use of China's planned space station, according to a report by PHYS.org.
Chinese soldiers to join anti-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Guinea People's Daily 29 Jul 2016 -- Chinese soldiers will assist Western African countries in securing navigational safety in the Gulf of Guinea at a time when the region is facing an increasing threat from pirates, a visiting Chinese major general said here Thursday.
Military enthusiast's blog shut down for revealing classified information People's Daily 29 Jul 2016 -- The blog of a military enthusiast from East China's Anhui Province was reportedly temporarily shut down for leaking military intelligence, highlighting concerns about citizens unintentionally revealing military secrets on social media.
China Unhappy That Seoul Accepted US Missile-Defense System VOA 28 Jul 2016 -- Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi says South Korea's recent decision to deploy the United States' Terminal High Altitude Area Defence (THAAD) anti-missile defense system harms the foundation of mutual trust between Beijing and Seoul.
China urges Japan, U.S.,Australia to do right things for peace in Asia-Pacific People's Daily 28 Jul 2016 -- China on Wednesday urged Japan, the United States and Australia to view and deal with the South China Sea issue in a right attitude.
Xi calls for further armed forces reform People's Daily 28 Jul 2016 -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for the building of strong armed forces through military reform.
China, Russia navies to hold drill in South China Sea: spokesperson People's Daily 28 Jul 2016 -- The navies of China and Russia will hold a joint drill in South China Sea in September, spokesperson Yang Yujun of China's Defense Ministry said Thursday.
Chinese Incursion in Indian State of Uttarakhand Sputnik 27 Jul 2016 -- Chinese troops entered the state of Uttarakhand last week, the government confirmed on Wednesday.
China slams US, Japan, Australia for 'fanning tensions' Press TV 27 Jul 2016 -- China has lashed out at the United States, Japan and Australia for issuing a joint statement on the South China Sea, saying it was only "fanning the flames" of regional tensions.
Xi calls for armed forces reform People's Daily 27 Jul 2016 -- General Secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee Xi Jinping on Tuesday called for the building of strong armed forces through military reform.
Liberal Chinese Magazine's VP Blocked from Entering Offices VOA 26 Jul 2016 -- The vice president of Yanhuang Chunqiu, an influential liberal magazine in Beijing, showed up at the publication's headquarters Tuesday and demanded that its government-backed occupants vacate the premises.
China Warns Japan: Stay Out of the South China Sea Sputnik 25 Jul 2016 -- China on Sunday called on Japan to restrain from intervening in the South China Sea issue as it is not directly concerned in the dispute and has no right to accuse other states, considering its "shameful" history.
China releases footage concerning ballistic missile defense system test People's Daily 25 Jul 2016 -- Chinese authorities have released footage of the first-ever test authorities conducted for ballistic missile interception system 6-years ago.
China airs footage of 1st ballistic missile interception test Press TV 25 Jul 2016 -- China has released a footage of its first interception test for mid-course ballistic missile defense system in 2010.
Chinese media focuses on anti-missile tests in wake of THAAD deployment plan People's Daily 25 Jul 2016 -- In response to the scheduled THAAD deployment in South Korea, Chinese state media has recently been reporting on China's anti-missile tests and the nation's missile defense system.
Xi calls on China, U.S. to respect each other's core interests People's Daily 25 Jul 2016 -- President Xi Jinping on Monday called on China and the United States to effectively handle differences and respect each other's core interests.
Former Chinese military official given life sentence for corruption Press TV 25 Jul 2016 -- A military court has sentenced former top Chinese army official, Guo Boxiong, to life in jail for corruption and abuse of power.
China Unveils World's Largest Amphibious Aircraft Sputnik 25 Jul 2016 -- China's new amphibious aircraft has rolled off the production line in the city of Zhuhai on Saturday. The AG600 is seen as a milestone in the country's aviation sector.
China Sentences Former Top General to Life in Prison VOA 25 Jul 2016 -- China's former top general has been sentenced to life in prison on bribery charges, a move that comes as President Xi Jinping attempts to consolidate power and tighten his grip on the world's largest military.
China says South Korea abused mutual trust with THAAD deployment deal Press TV 24 Jul 2016 -- China has accused South Korea of abusing mutual trust between both countries by ignoring opposition and going ahead with the deployment of an advanced missile system on its soil.
China builds 'largest amphibious aircraft' Press TV 24 Jul 2016 -- China has built the world's largest amphibious aircraft, which will be used to perform marine rescue operations and fight forest fires, local Chinese media report.
US Military Pushes for Closer Ties With Chinese Military VOA 23 Jul 2016 -- Despite Beijing's rejection of the recent tribunal ruling on the South China Sea issues, the U.S. military keeps pushing for closer ties with the People's Liberation Army.
U.S. urges Taiwan, China to keep channels of communication open CNA 23 Jul 2016 -- The United States urged Taiwan and China to keep channels of communication open on Thursday, after president Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) expressed hope in a Washington Post interview that China would show more flexibility in dealing with cross-strait relations.
Taiwan Leader's Party Expects Greater Beijing Flexibility on Cross-strait Ties VOA 23 Jul 2016 -- In a recent interview with The Washington Post, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen talked about Taiwanese-mainland relations, Taiwan independence, U.S.-Taiwan relations and the reason for Taiwan's rejection of the international arbitration of the South China Sea dispute.
President Xi calls for better supervision of reform efforts People's Daily 23 Jul 2016 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday called for better supervision of reform efforts.
Editorial: China stays resolute in safeguarding peace and stability in the South China Sea People's Daily 23 Jul 2016 -- China recently issued a white paper to reiterate its stance on the South China Sea issue. In the document entitled China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea, China stressed that it endeavors to achieve win-win outcomes through mutually beneficial cooperation and is committed to making the South China Sea a sea of peace, cooperation and friendship.
How Beijing's Charm Offensive Allows China to Solve S China Sea Dispute Sputnik 23 Jul 2016 -- Following The Hague ruling on the South China Sea, Beijing has launched a diplomatic charm offensive aimed at solving the dispute through dialogue and consultation with parties directly concerned, and contrary to negative forecasts, China's realpolitik has borne fruit.
Op-ed: South China Sea arbitration turned a blind eye to UNCLOS, exceeded own competence and exposed tribunal's ignorance People's Daily 22 Jul 2016 -- By now it's a well-known fact that the South China Sea arbitration was unilaterally initiated by the Philippines, and that it focused on the dispute between China and the Philippines about territorial sovereignty and sea delimitations.
China Using 'Soft Power' to Assert Rights Over South China Sea VOA 22 Jul 2016 -- Last week, days after The Hague's Permanent Court of Arbitration awarded the Philippines a victory in its case against China in the dispute over rights to the South China Sea, Beijing began a massive public relations campaign to press its position.
Xi orders China's developed east to better aid poor west People's Daily 21 Jul 2016 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged developed regions in the east help their partner regions in the west better fight poverty.
South China Sea arbitration decided by biased arbitrators People's Daily 20 Jul 2016 -- The arbitration over the South China Sea dispute unilaterally initiated by the former Philippine government is in fact a celebration among rogue arbitrators, who have hidden their selfish motives under the guise of the rule of law.
Philippines Rejects Conditional Talks with China on South China Sea VOA 19 Jul 2016 -- The foreign secretary of the Philippines says his government has rejected an offer by China to discuss their territorial dispute in the South China Sea, because Beijing will not permit last week's ruling by an international court to serve as the basis of the talks.
People's Daily unmasks manipulator behind South China Sea arbitration People's Daily 19 Jul 2016 -- Published on Monday, the article names Yanai, a Japanese diplomat and former president of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), played a key role in the case. He appointed four of the five-member arbitral tribunal on the South China Sea case, the fifth appointed by the Philippines.
Beijing 'will never' halt island work People's Daily 19 Jul 2016 -- China's naval chief told a visiting US Navy officer on Monday that Beijing "will never give up halfway" the construction of its islands in the South China Sea.
China vows to continue construction in disputed sea Press TV 19 Jul 2016 -- Beijing has pledged to continue its construction activities in the South China Sea despite an international court ruling against its claims to rights in the disputed waters.
China Rhetoric Turns Tough After Unfavorable Tribunal Ruling VOA 19 Jul 2016 -- In an attempt to maximize its gains in the South China Sea dispute, the Chinese military is getting tough in its rhetoric, a sign analysts say that in comparison to the U.S.'s quiet diplomacy Beijing is adopting a dual-track strategy, following an unfavorable international arbitration ruling.
Navy chiefs set for fresh talks on South China Sea People's Daily 18 Jul 2016 -- Naval chiefs from China and the United States are set to hold their first face-to-face meeting since the July 12 ruling on the arbitration case brought by the Philippines, which has intensified tensions in the South China Sea.
Hague tribunal on South China Sea unlawful from beginning: Beijing Press TV 17 Jul 2016 -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong says a South China Sea arbitration case ruling is unlawful and an attempt to deny Beijing's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights.
China's air force conducts combat air patrol in South China Sea People's Daily 18 Jul 2016 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force has conducted a combat air patrol in the South China Sea recently, which will become "a regular practice" in the future, said a military spokesperson on Monday.
China announces military exercises in South China Sea Press TV 18 Jul 2016 -- China has announced that it is closing off a part of South China Sea to conduct a series of military drills this week.
China Holds Naval Exercises in South China Sea VOA 18 Jul 2016 -- Nearly a week after losing a historic case over its territorial claims in the South China Sea, China is closing off part of the region for military drills this week.
South China Sea issue should not come between China and US: Chinese ambassador People's Daily 17 Jul 2016 -- As a country outside the region that has no territorial disputes with China, the US should not make the South China Sea an issue between the two countries, Chinese Ambassador to the US Cui Tiankai said in a recent article published by People's Daily, urging the US to take the right position and build a new model for its relationship with China.
Tokyo Provokes Beijing, Demands Adherence to the South China Sea Ruling Sputnik 17 Jul 2016 -- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe wasted no time following The Hague's ruling that China has no legal basis to territory that has long been in its control, a ruling that may also impact Tokyo and Beijing's longstanding dispute over the Senkaku Islands.
Chinese premier wins backing over South China Sea at ASEM Summit People's Daily 17 Jul 2016 -- In Mongolia over the weekend, Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's effort to promote China's stance on the South China Seaissue received broad support during the 11th Asian-Europe Meeting (ASEM) Summit.
China Gives Cambodia $600M in Exchange for International Support VOA 16 Jul 2016 -- Prime Minister Hun Sen has announced that China will give Cambodia almost $600 million in aid to support election infrastructure, education and health projects – with a catch.
UN Court Reaffirms Unrelated to South China Sea Arbitral Tribunal People's Daily 16 Jul 2016 -- The United Nations (UN) and the International Court of Justice (ICJ) recently issued statements reiterating that they have no connection to the temporary arbitral tribunal established under UNCLOS for the South China Sea case brought unilaterally by the Philippines.
Op-Ed: Double Standards Applied in South China Sea Arbitration Profane International Law People's Daily 16 Jul 2016 -- After the tribunal in The Hague announced its so-called verdict concerning the arbitration that the Philippines unilaterally filed despite China's repeated objection, several countries including the US have been pressuring China to accept the void verdict under the banner of "respect for law".
China Commissions Advanced Space Tracking Ship Sputnik 16 Jul 2016 -- China on Tuesday formally commissioned its next-generation Yuan Wang 7 ocean-going ship for tracking and controlling spacecraft, after a two-month trial period, Chinese media reported.
China Plans to Build Own Space Station Similar to ISS Sputnik 15 Jul 2016 -- China is developing its own space station and is building a new site which will be used to launch space stations and space technology. The trial run for the new rocket was a success so the construction of the station will begin in 2018.
EU urges peaceful resolution to South China Sea dispute Press TV 15 Jul 2016 -- The European Union has called for a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea dispute in the wake of an international court ruling against Beijing's claims to sovereignty over the strategic waters.
Is Hong Kong's 'One Country, Two Systems' Autonomy in the Balance? VOA 15 Jul 2016 -- China's campaign against five Hong Kong booksellers has raised concerns about erosion of the "one country, two systems" principle that has governed the autonomous Chinese territory's relations with Beijing.
South China Sea arbitration not to waver China's determination to safeguard sovereignty: Chinese State Councilor People's Daily 15 Jul 2016 -- On 14 July, Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi gave an interview to state media on the so-called award of the Arbitral Tribunal for the South China Sea arbitration on Thursday, during which he comprehensively elaborated on China's position.
Arms Spending May Rise as Beijing Asserts Control in South China Sea VOA 15 Jul 2016 -- China is expected to increase its military investment in the South China Sea and significantly raise its overall defense spending to affirm its claim to the region.
China PM Urges Vietnam to Establish Joint Peace in S China Sea Sputnik 14 Jul 2016 -- Chinese Prime Minister urged his Vietnamese counterpart to jointly ensure peace and stability in the South China Sea, local media reported on Thursday.
Philippines calls on Beijing to respect tribunal ruling on South China Sea Press TV 14 Jul 2016 -- The Philippines has called on China to respect the recent ruling by an international tribunal that dismissed Beijing's territorial claims in disputed areas in the South China Sea.
Experts refute rumors of Chinese satellite freefall People's Daily 14 Jul 2016 -- Several Western media outlets have accused China of losing control of its satellite, Tiangong-1, saying that the satellite's freefall could end in a dangerous collision with Earth. Chinese experts have responded to these stories, explaining that the reports are nothing more than ongoing "China threat" rhetoric.
Air defense zone called option People's Daily 14 Jul 2016 -- China could set up an air defense identification zone over the South China Sea if it felt threatened, a senior diplomat said on Wednesday amid rising maritime tensions caused by the Philippines' arbitration case.
People's Daily slams South China Sea arbitration tribunal for being political tool People's Daily 14 Jul 2016 -- The award on the South China Sea dispute has proven that the arbitration tribunal has degenerated into a political tool of external powers, the People's Daily said on Tuesday.
China-made 3,000-ton frigate exported to North Africa People's Daily 14 Jul 2016 -- A frigate designed and manufactured by China Shipbuilding Industry Group was officially delivered to the customer on July 12. So far, three ships from the project have all been successfully delivered.
China vows 'decisive' response to South China Sea provocations Press TV 14 Jul 2016 -- China has pledged to give a decisive response to any provocations in the South China Sea, after an international tribunal declared invalid Beijing's claims to the disputed waters.
Beijing Grapples With PR Crisis After S. China Sea Ruling VOA 14 Jul 2016 -- China is facing a communication crisis following an international tribunal's sweeping rejection of Beijing's claims over much of the South China Sea.
China Hardens Position Against Hong Kong Booksellers VOA 14 Jul 2016 -- China is toughening its position in the case of five Hong Kong booksellers it detained last year for publishing books critical of Chinese leaders.
Do not make South China Sea cradle of war: Beijing to US, allies Press TV 13 Jul 2016 -- A senior Chinese official has warned the US and its regional allies not to "turn the South China Sea into a cradle of war" after an international tribunal declared invalid Beijing's claims to the disputed waters.
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<li><a href="/military/library/news/2016/07/mil-160713-cna02.htm">Taiwan rules out cooperation with China on South China Sea issue</a> <u>CNA</u> 13 Jul 2016 -- Taiwan has ruled out the possibility of cross-strait cooperation on the South China Sea issue after the Permanent Court of Arbitration in The Hague handed down its ruling on the disputes in the area that has been considered unfavorable to China.</li>a airports Press TV 13 Jul 2016 -- Two Chinese civilian aircraft have landed at two new airports on reefs controlled by China in the South China Sea a day after a tribunal in The Hague denied Beijing's claims to the energy-rich waters.
U.S.-China tensions may increase in wake of South China Sea ruling CNA 13 Jul 2016 -- A ruling on disputes in the South China Sea that was unfavorable to China will likely ratchet up the wrangling between China and the United States in the region and threaten regional stability, Taiwan's National Security Bureau said Wednesday.
US says China must adhere to South China Sea court ruling Press TV 13 Jul 2016 -- The United States says an international tribunal's ruling that rejected China's claim over the waters of the South China Sea should be considered final and binding.
S.Korea to deploy THAAD in southeastern region despite opposition from neighboring countries People's Daily 13 Jul 2016 -- South Korea's defense ministry on Wednesday announced an agreement with the United States to deploy the U.S. missile defense system, called Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), in its southeastern region despite continued oppositions from neighboring countries.
Man detained for allegedly passing defense secrets to China CNA 13 Jul 2016 -- A 33-year-old Taiwanese man, surnamed Chuang (莊), has been detained and held incommunicado for allegedly passing Taiwan's defense secrets to China, Kaohsiung prosecutors said Wednesday.
China commissions new guided-missile destroyer Yinchuan People's Daily 13 Jul 2016 -- The South China Sea Fleet of the Chinese PLA Navy held on July 12 a commissioning ceremony for the new guided-missile destroyer Yinchuan (hull number 175) at a naval port in Sanya, a port city in China's island province Hainan.
Chinese leaders reject S. China Sea arbitration award People's Daily 13 Jul 2016 -- Chinese president and premier said China will not accept any proposition or action based on the decision Tuesday by the South China Sea arbitral tribunal.
Manila wants to 'entrench illegal occupation of islands and reefs': white paper People's Daily 13 Jul 2016 -- The Philippines has repeatedly taken moves that have complicated the maritime disputes in an attempt to "entrench its illegal occupation of some islands and reefs" of the South China Sea, said a whitepaper issued by China on Wednesday.
Decision in the Philippines-China Arbitration US Dept. of State 12 Jul 2016 -- The decision today by the Tribunal in the Philippines-China arbitration is an important contribution to the shared goal of a peaceful resolution to disputes in the South China Sea.
China: UN Court Ruling Will 'Intensify Conflict' VOA 12 Jul 2016 -- China's ambassador to the United States has rebuked the U.N. arbitration court ruling that dismissed Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
China's determination to safeguard territorial sovereignty and maritime rights unwavering: People's Daily People's Daily 13 Jul 2016 -- On July 12, 2016, the arbitration court in The Hague handed down an award that seriously damages China's territorial sovereignty and maritime rights. The People's Daily published a commentary that states "we do not claim an inch of land that does not belong to us, but we won't give up anything that is ours." China will take all necessary measures to protect the inviolability of the territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests.
Full Text: China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea People's Daily 13 Jul 2016 -- The State Council Information Office of the People's Republic of China on Wednesday published a white paper titled "China Adheres to the Position of Settling Through Negotiation the Relevant Disputes Between China and the Philippines in the South China Sea"./li>
President Xi says China rejects any proposition, action based on S. China Sea arbitration award People's Daily 12 Jul 2016 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said China will not accept any proposition or action based on the decision Tuesday by the South China Sea arbitral tribunal.
Full text of statement of China's Foreign Ministry on award of South China Sea arbitration initiated by Philippines People's Daily 12 Jul 2016 -- Following is the full text of the Statement of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China on the Award of 12 July 2016 of the Arbitral Tribunal in the South China SeaArbitration Established at the Request of the Republic of the Philippinesissued on Tuesday.
UN Arbitration Court Rules Against Beijing in South China Sea Dispute VOA 12 Jul 2016 -- In a landmark ruling, the U.N. arbitration court is dismissing China's territorial claims in the South China Sea, saying it has "no historic title" to the vast maritime region.
Tribunal Ruling Favoring Philippines Likely to Deepen China Sea Dispute VOA 12 Jul 2016 -- With Tuesday's tribunal ruling largely seen as favoring the Philippines, a U.S. ally, experts say both China and the U.S. likely would intensify diplomatic and military maneuvers to win support for their respective positions.
South China Sea Ruling Explained VOA 12 Jul 2016 -- An international tribunal in The Hague has rebuked China over its behavior in the South China Sea and found no legal basis for Beijing's vast claims to sovereignty over the waters. The tribunal also criticized China for damaging the environment of coral reefs and for not preventing its fishermen from killing protected species such as sea turtles. Here are the main points from Tuesday's unanimous ruling by the five judge panel:
Manila Welcomes Court Decision on Beijing's Claims in S China Sea Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- Filipino Secretary of Foreign Affairs Perfecto Yasay welcomed on Tuesday a decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration that China has no legal basis to claim historic rights to resources in the South China Sea.
Hague Verdict: China Has No Legal Basis to Claim South China Sea Resources Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- Hague-based permanent court of arbitration ruled that China has no legal basis to claim historic rights to South China Sea resources.
China Does Not Accept or Recognize 'Invalid' Hague Verdict on S China Sea Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- China does ot accept or recognize 'invalid' Hague court decision on South China sea, the Chinese Foreign ministry stated on Tuesday.
US Urges Recognition of 'Biding Nature' of Court Ruling on South China Sea Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest said that the Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration's decision on the South China Sea dispute is final.
New Space Tracking Ship Yuanwang-7 Launched in China Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- China launched on Tuesday new space tracking ship Yuanwang-7, which is expected to monitor Chinese space missions, local media reported.
India Treads Lightly Following UN Rejection of Chinese Claims Sputnik 12 Jul 2016 -- The Indian response to an international court decision regarding the South China Sea has been cautious. India's government has responded by saying that they are studying it carefully.
China rejects a ruling by the Hague-based tribunal over South China Sea islands Press TV 12 Jul 2016 -- China has dismissed a ruling by a Hague-based tribunal over its disputes with the Philippines in the South China Sea.
Vietnam accuses China of sinking fishing boat in disputed waters Press TV 12 Jul 2016 -- Vietnam has accused China of sinking a fishing boat in the disputed South China Sea as an international court is due to issue a ruling in the territorial row between Beijing and Manila.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on Taiwan's Response to South China Sea Arbitration Ruling 2016/07/12 - The arbitration case is nothing but a political farce that is illegal. Our territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and interests in the South China Sea, which we are determined to safeguard, will not be affected a bit by the ruling. Chinese people across the Strait are duty-bound and obliged to jointly preserve the ancestral land of the Chinese nation.
Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lu Kang's Remarks on Japanese Foreign Minister's Statement on the Award of South China Sea Arbitration initiated by the Philippines 2016/07/12 - As we all know, members of the Arbitral Tribunal were picked by the Japanese judge, Shunji Yanai, former president of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea. He also serves as the Chairman of the Advisory Panel for the Prime Minister on Reconstruction of the Legal Basis for Security, helping Shinzo Abe lift the ban on collective self-defense right and challenge the post-WWII international order.
Ambassador Sun: The South China Sea Disputes Call for honest, Sensible andResponsible Way of Settlement 8 July, 2016 - I think the government of the Philippines has not been following a honest, sensible and responsible way to solve the South China Sea disputes.

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