Ex-diplomat: Philippines 'must be dissuaded'

2016-07-05 12:00:20

The Philippines "must be dissuaded from making any further provocation in the South China Sea, or otherwise China will not sit by idly", a former senior Chinese leader warned on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka calls for peaceful negotiations over South China Sea issue

2016-07-05 20:11:11

Sri Lanka said on Tuesday that the only way the South China Sea issue could be resolved was through peaceful, constructive and meaningful negotiations among concerned countries.

Over 80,000 people affected by floods in India's northeast state

2016-07-05 16:20:27

Flooding in India's northeastern state of Assam has affected over 80,000 people, officials said Tuesday.

Response to 'fully depend' on Manila

2016-07-05 02:52:54

After the ruling in the South China Sea arbitration case is unveiled next week, China's response will "fully depend" on actions taken by the Philippines and other countries, sources told China Daily.

Bangladesh holds state ceremony to pay homage to Dhaka attack victims

2016-07-04 20:55:35

Tributes poured in as Bangladesh Monday held a state ceremony to pay homage to the victims and their families of an attack at a restaurant in Dhaka.

Official: South China Sea exercise part of 'annual plan'

2016-07-04 13:27:04

An unnamed official with the Ministry of National Defense unveiled the military's upcoming exercise in the South China Sea is "a regular one conducted by the Chinese navy in accordance with its annual plan".

43 killed in NW Pakistan flash flood

2016-07-04 09:19:21

At least 43 people including eight security personnel were killed, over 40 injured and scores of others went missing in flash flood triggered by heavy rains in Pakistan's northwest Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPK) province on Sunday, local media and officials said.

Ramos: Young people can give Sino-Philippine ties a fresh start

2016-07-04 08:16:13

Improved relations between China and the Philippines are in sight through deeper people-to-people engagement, according to former Philippine president Fidel Ramos, who has urged the countries' leaders to meet soon.

Nations told to respect China's sovereignty

2016-07-04 08:16:13

China will not bully other countries and hopes that its sovereignty and security are respected, one of China's former top diplomats told an influential US think tank, as President Xi Jinping also pledged to safeguard national interests.

Manila urged to put aside upcoming ruling

2016-07-04 08:16:13

China will not resume negotiations with the Philippines about disputes in the South China Sea if the discussions are based on the ruling of an arbitral tribunal in The Hague, according to sources.

Manila urged to put aside upcoming ruling

2016-07-04 03:12:28

China will not resume negotiations with the Philippines about disputes in the South China Sea if the discussions are based on the ruling of an arbitral tribunal in The Hague, according to sources.

Malaysia's minister hails win-win relations with China under Belt and Road Initiative

2016-07-03 14:55:58

The Belt and Road Initiative would be an impetus for world development and benefit Malaysia in a win-win relations with China, said a senior Malaysian official on Sunday.