Sea-level rise is occurring much faster than scientists expected – exposing millions more Americans to the destructive floods produced by future Sandy-like storms, new research suggests. Satellite measurements over the last two decades found global sea levels rising 60% faster than the computer…
China to formally garrison disputed South China Sea
BEIJING (Reuters) – China’s powerful Central Military Commission has approved the formal establishment of a military garrison for the disputed South China Sea, state media said on Sunday, in a move which could further boost tensions in already fractious region. … Read More
China frigate heads home, averts South China Sea standoff
MANILA/BEIJING (Reuters) – A Chinese frigate grounded in disputed waters close to the Philippines was refloated on Sunday and headed back home, averting a possible standoff with the Philippines navy amid rising tensions in the strategically key South China Sea. … Read More
China frigate heads home, averts new Philippines row
MANILA/BEIJING (Reuters) – A Chinese frigate which ran aground in disputed waters close to the Philippines managed to extricate itself on Sunday and was heading home, averting a possible standoff with Philippine vessels amid rising tensions in the strategic South China Sea. … Read More
ASEAN talks fail over South China Sea dispute
Failure to issue joint statement marks sharp deterioration in efforts to cool territorial tensions in South China Sea. … Read More
China, U.S. seek to calm South China Sea tensions
PHNOM PENH (Reuters) – The United States and China signaled a willingness on Thursday to work together on “sensitive issues” in a move to cool tensions between rival claimants to the potentially oil-rich and increasingly militarized South China Sea. … Read More
