South China Sea
Beijing's South China Sea claims rejected by court
An international tribunal has dismissed China's claim to much of the South China Sea, which is rich in mineral, energy and fishing resources. China called the ruling "ill-founded" and says it will not… Audio
NZ watches South China Sea decision
New Zealand and other countries are keenly awaiting a court verdict, due this evening, on who controls a key part of the South China Sea.
China's making more territorial claims in the South China Sea
There's mounting concern China is using aid to claim more territory in the South China Sea. Audio
Defence Minister wades in to rising tensions
The Defence Minister, Gerry Brownlee is calling on China to explain its island building programme in the South China Sea. Audio
PM holds NZ's line on South China Sea
Prime Minister John Key, in Beijing, says he'll continue to raise NZ's stance on the disputed waterway with Chinese leaders despite a warning not to do so.
China responds to reports of renewed tensions in Sth China Sea
China has responded to reports that it has deployed surface-to-air missiles on a disputed island in the South China Sea by saying that it has a right to build self-defence. Audio
Australia navy alongside China's in disputed sea
The Australian Navy is conducting live fire exercises alongside Chinese warships not far from disputed artificial islands of the South China Sea. Audio
South China Sea disputes reaching flash point
The territorial dispute in the South China Sea is reaching a flash point with China arguing its island building in the contested waters is justifed, legitimate and reasonable. Audio
The power struggle in the South China Sea
Bill Hayton is a long-time journalist/foreign correspondent with the BBC, and a large portion of his career has been reporting on events in South East Asia, the dissension and the toxic manoeuverings… Audio