Indian Ministry of External Affairs Says Disengagement on Border With China Not Completed

The disengagement process along the Line of Actual Control between China and India is still ongoing following the recent deadly clashes on the border between the two countries, Indian Ministry of External Affairs representative Anurag Srivastava said on Thursday.

Political tensions rise between Malaysia, Philippines over territorial rift

Verbal exchanges between the Malaysian foreign minister and the Philippine foreign affairs secretary have led to an escalation of political tension between the two countries amid their dispute over the sovereignty of the state of Sabah, which currently is a part of Malaysia claimed by the Philippines.

South Korea Launches Military Drills on Disputed Liancourt Rocks Islands

The maneuvers are set to last for two days and are aimed at practicing defending the islets from a possible invasion by external forces, the South Korean Navy said, as cited by KBS World Radio on Thursday.

No progress made on long-standing territorial row during Abe-Putin summit

Japan and Russia on Friday wrapped up a two-day summit between their top leaders but failed again to make breakthrough in a long-held sovereignty dispute which has been a major stumbling block for bilateral relations.

China urges Vietnam to stop construction on South China Sea island

China on Friday responded to Vietnam construction on a South China Sea island, urging the country to stop its occupation and illegal activities on China's territory.

China warns India against Dalai Lama border visit

China on Friday rebuked India for inviting exiled Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama to visit a contested stretch of land on the India-China border, warning it would harm relations between the neighbors.

Kurils: Japanese PM says confident about making progress in territorial negotiations with Russia

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday expressed his confidence about making progress in solving the long-standing territorial dispute between Japan and Russia regarding the four Pacific islands.

Japan’s FM denies reports on readiness to reclaim only two of Kuril islands

Japan’s foreign ministry has denied the reports saying that Japan is ready to sign a peace treaty with Russia reclaiming only two of the Kuril islands instead of four, as the Japanese authorities officially demand.

Japan Might Only Try to Reclaim Two of Kuril Islands in Dispute With Russia

Japan will not seek to reclaim all of the Kuril Islands in the territorial dispute with Russia, but will only strive to get two of them, Japanese media report.

China, Russia to begin joint drill in South China Sea on Monday

China and Russia will commence an eight-day naval drill in the disputed South China Sea on Monday, Beijing has announced.

Philippines Says Chinese Barges Seen in Disputed Shoal

The Philippine president says the country's coast guard has monitored Chinese barges at a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, and that they might indicate that Beijing is preparing new construction there that could ratchet up tensions.

Seoul, Beijing blast Japan's defense paper

South Korea has joined China in opposing Japan's 2016 defense white paper, a policy document Tokyo is using to justify its efforts to move away from an isolated and pacifistic defense posture to a more active one.

S. Korea protests against Japan's territorial claim on easternmost islets

South Korea on Tuesday lodged a strong protest against Japan's repeated territorial claims on its easternmost islets, called Dokdo here and Takeshima in Japan, lying halfway between the two countries.

South China Sea: US warship sails near disputed reef. China said the move was illegal and "damaged regional peace".

A US naval warship has sailed near a contested reef in the South China Sea, in what Washington described as a "freedom of navigation" operation.

China hopes Russia, Japan properly resolve island dispute

China hopes Russia and Japan can properly resolve their territory dispute through dialog, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said on Wednesday. "The outcome of World War II should be respected and protected," Hua said at a regular news briefing.

U.S. destroyer sails into S. China Sea area claimed by China

A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed through a South China Sea area claimed by China on Saturday under what the Pentagon has termed a "freedom of navigation operation."

Japanese PM says top level dialogue required to solve territorial issue with Russia

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said that the territorial dispute with Russia can’t be solved without dialogue at the top level.

Russia prods Japan to recognize historical facts

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Monday said progress could be made possible in peace treaty talks between Japan and his country only after Japan recognizes post-war historical reality.

Consultations on peace treaty between Russia and Japan due on October 8 (Russia FM)

The next round of consultations on the signing of a peace treaty between Russia and Japan at the deputy foreign ministerial level will be held in Moscow on October 8, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said after talks with Japanese counterpart Fumio Kishida.

China rejects Philippine, Japanese, US claims on South China Sea issue

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi made clear China's stance on the South China Sea issue on Thursday, rejecting the claims of the Philippines, Japan and United States.