Control over China’s media narrative seen in swift turn towards US friendship ahead of Biden-Xi meeting at APEC summit.
China says that the United States has undermined ‘regional peace and stability’.
More than 135 Chinese vessels seen near Whitsun Reef in the South China Sea, the Philippines coastguard says.
Xi aims to revive investments in sluggish Chinese economy while Biden looks to keep temperatures ‘low’ in Asia-Pacific.
Scot Marciel says Washington should focus on engaging with the region rather than trying to counter Chinese influence.
Labor leader is first Australian prime minister to visit since 2016 after a turbulent period in bilateral ties.
Senior official calls on China to stop ‘creating unnecessary tensions’ and respect the law.
Beijing blames Washington for the incident that almost caused an accident as the two compete for influence in region.
Beijing’s claim is embodied by its nine-dash line that an international court rejected more than seven years ago.
Beijing and Manila officials talk of ‘intentional’ and deliberately ‘provocative’ manoeuvres in collision incidents.
Manila lodges diplomatic protest over near collisions in the South China Sea, its 55th this year.
Incidents are the latest in a series of run-ins between Manila and Beijing in the disputed waterway.
As China prepares for possible conflict with Taiwan, the US, some see such a confrontation as unnecessary, unwinnable.
Detailing more than 180 Chinese intercepts in past two years, Pentagon warns of dangers of such incidents.
