China kicks off military drills in the Asia-Pacific region
China has stepped up its assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region by kicking off military exercises in the disputed South China Sea, the Indian Ocean and the West Pacific. The drills involved advanced warships, helicopters and “special warfare” soldiers. Kicking off an annual combat drill in the region, three naval ships of China’s Nanhai Fleet—missile destroyer […]
China objects to US diplomat’s Arunachal Pradesh remark
China has taken strong offence to a US diplomat’s remark that Arunachal Pradesh is an integral part of India and has sought a clarification from Washington.