The United States formally rejected a slew of Chinese claims in the South China Sea, in an official position paper issued Monday, as Washington ratchets up its confrontation with Beijing. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo vowed that the US would support allies and partners in the region, while labelli»»»

China has accused the US of “stirring up tension and inciting confrontation” in the South China Sea, and urged Washington to stop trying to “disrupt and sabotage regional peace and stability.” The remarks came after the US declared China’s maritime claims in the South China Sea to be “completely un»»»

TOKYO (Reuters) - The dollar was marginally higher in narrow ranges against most currencies on Tuesday as renewed concerns about diplomatic tension between the United States and China and rising coronavirus cases put a dent in risk appetite. The euro held onto gains against the greenback and the po»»»

White paper approved by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe describes 'relentless' intrusions near group of East China Sea islets. Japan's annual defence review has accused China of pushing its territorial claims under the cover of the coronavirus pandemic and claims Beijing is spreading propaganda and disin»»»

China's pursuit of offshore resources in parts of the South China Sea are "completely unlawful", US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has said. Mr Pompeo said he wanted to make clear that Beijing's "campaign of bullying to control" the disputed waters was wrong. China claims a large part of the region»»»