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US lifts embargo on sales of lethal weapons to Vietnam
United States has fully lifted its embargo on sales of lethal weapons to Vietnam, its one-time enemy. This move of US removed a lingering vestige of the Cold War that was seen in South East Asia in 1970’s. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Chinese Navy conducts drills in South China Sea
The People’s Liberation Army Navy (Chinese Navy) conducted several naval drills in disputed South China Sea (SCS) by employing its major destroyers and frigates, carrier-based helicopters and new submarines. Key facts The naval exercise was based out of the Sanya ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015
China condemns US warship's passage near disputed islands in South China Sea
China has strongly condemned US warship’s passage near disputed artificial islands in the South China Sea spiraling tensions between both nations. On 22 October 2015, guided missile destroyer USS Lassen had entered the 12-nautical mile zone claimed by China around ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
US, Japan, India to coordinate China policies
United States, Japan and India have decided to coordinate policies in addressing China’s increasing maritime activities. This decision was taken in first Japan-US-India trilateral meeting held in New York on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly meeting. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015
Japan and China hold first security talks after 4 years
Japan and China on 19 March 2015 held their first security talks in Tokyo after four years since the ties had worsened over a row over islands in the East China Sea. In the security talks both nations agreed to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
China rejects UN mediation to resolve South China Sea dispute with Philippines
China has rejected UN arbitration to resolve the South China Sea (SCS) maritime dispute with its Philippines. China instead has asserted that this maritime dispute should be settled through direct bilateral negotiations. China’s rejection comes before the deadline to respond ..