Japan uneasy about China’s SCS movement

It may be recalled that Japan has serious maritime disputes with China.

India, Japan tell Pakistan to curb terror

Obviously with an eye on China, both India and Japan also “reaffirmed the importance of freedom of navigation and overflight.

China hiked its military spending by 7pc to USD 152 billion aimed at countering US push into disputed South China Sea.

Vietnam has alerted India about the presence of two Chinese Coast Guard ships in its Exclusive Economic Zone in South China Sea.

Chinese foreign ministry declined to comment, referring the questions to defense ministry, which did not respond to a request for comment.

President Xi Jinping reviewed a major naval parade through mist and rain to mark 70 years since the founding of China's navy.

Pakistan owes China at least USD 10 billion for the construction of the Gwadar port and other projects, a top US general said.

Xi said the armed forces must devise strategies for the new era and take on responsibilities for preparing and waging war.

'Our aim is to ensure conducive external, internal security environment for economic progress and socio-political development,' Rawat said.

Chinese Defence Minister Wei Fenghe made the remarks at the opening of the Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.