The Chinese embassy in the Philippines advised Manila on Thursday not to "fantasise" about relying on outside forces to ...

China's sovereignty claims cover most of the South China Sea, overlapping with those of other regional powers.

China has strengthened its presence in the South China Sea by building military facilities on islands under its control.

A U.S. Navy destroyer recently carried out a freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea, according to a statement ...

Tensions in the South China Sea have escalated sharply as China’s navy launched combat readiness patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, a territory claimed by the Philippines. The drills, ...

Uzbekistan lives comfortably in several centuries but is also a forward-looking nation, Deepa Gahlot discovers on a visit to this Central Asian country.