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China Sends Its Most Advanced Fighter Aircraft To Patrol East, South China Sea
China sent its most advanced fighter aircraft, the J-20, to patrol the East and South China Sea, on April 15. The move is believed to have created tensions among nations that share territorial issues with China. Reportedly, China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) has over 200 J-20 aircrafts in its fleet. According to experts, the J-20s are extremely advanced, stealthy and powerful just like the American aircrafts.
Tags: China, J-20, PLA, Fighter Aircraft, South China Sea
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Kamala Harris Calls Out China During Her Speech In Singapore
US Vice President Kamala Harris called out China's coercion and intimidation in the South China Sea in her recent speech in Singapore during her South-East Asian tour. She also said that the US will "stand with our allies in the face of threats" while calling the Afghanistan decision "courageous and right". Ms Harris' tour is being seen as the US' attempt to extend US commitment to the region.
Tags: Kamala Harris, US Vice President, SINGAPORE, China, South China Sea
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India, Vietnam Undertake Maritime Exercise In South China Sea
The Indian Navy on August 18 escorted a naval exercise with its ally Vietnam to enhance Maritime cooperation in the South China Sea and strengthen defense relations between the two nations. While the Indian Navy "deployed its guided-missile destroyer INS Ranvijay and corvette INS Kora", the Vietnamese Navy positioned Freight VPNS Ly Thai. Reportedly, both countries expressed dissatisfaction over China's military expansion in the South-China… read-more
Tags: India-Vietnam relations, ASEAN, maritime security, Naval Exercise, South China Sea
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India Stresses On Code Of Conduct In South China Sea
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar during his 11th East Asia Summit (EAS) virtually pointed out the growing interference of approaches on the Indo-Pacific region. He also discussed trade agreements with ASEAN-foreign ministers. "Stressed that Code of Conduct on the South China Sea should be fully consistent with UNCLOS 1982. Should not prejudice legitimate rights and interests of nations, not a party to discussions," Jaishankar tweeted.… read-more
Tags: S Jaishankar, East Asia Summit, South China Sea, UPSC
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