China, Beijing and Southeast Asia

Don’t provoke tensions in South China sea – Beijing tells UK
China has called on the United Kingdom to respect its interests in the South China Sea and avoid provoking tensions in the region. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Mao Ning made the call on Tuesday.
Beijing slams Lammy for 'sowing discord' with visit to South China Sea
China has hit out at Britain's Foreign Secretary for "sowing discord" with a visit to a contested site in the South China Sea.
Beijing treads water in the South China Sea
Despite increased Chinese military presence in the South China Sea, Southeast Asian nations remain undeterred in asserting their maritime claims.
Tensions erupt in South China Sea as China told to expect retaliation if it makes key move
Manila says it is, alongside allies, ready to "counteract" any attempt by Beijing to restrict flights in airspace over the disputed South China Sea.
Beijing warns UK against ‘provoking tensions’ in South China Sea
British foreign minister David Lammy yesterday condemned the ‘dangerous and destabilising’ actions in the disputed waters.
Beijing says Philippines is polluting South China Sea by burning waste
China has accused the Philippines of polluting the environment after it released footage it said showed troops burning rubbish at a disputed reef in the South China Sea. The video, published on social media by state broadcaster CGTN on Saturday,
China warns UK not to provoke tensions
BEIJING — China warned Britain on Tuesday against 'provoking tensions' in the South China Sea after its Foreign Minister David Lammy called Beijing's actions in the disputed waters 'dangerous and destabilizing.
UK condemns Beijing's 'dangerous' South China Sea activity
UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy slammed "dangerous and destabilising" activity by Beijing in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, following a weekend visit to the Philippines.
UK Concerned by Chinese Activity in South China Sea, Says Foreign Minister
Britain is concerned by China's "dangerous and destabilising" activity in the South China Sea, British foreign minister David Lammy said on Monday. "We are concerned by dangerous and destabilising activities by China in the South China Sea,
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Beijing warns UK against 'provoking tensions' over South China Sea
China warned Britain on Tuesday against 'provoking tensions' in the South China Sea after its foreign minister David Lammy ...
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China's 'heart will always be with the Global South' in a changing world: Wang Yi
Faced with a renewed US trade war, economic headwinds and growing geopolitical pressures, China is actively seeking closer ties with the Global South, a strategy the country's top diplomat has ...