US promises Japan to defy China air zone

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 14:20

Vice President Joe Biden has assured Japan that the United States does not recognise a new air zone imposed by China and called for steps to ease tensions.

S Korea declares expanded air defence zone in disputed area

Last Updated: Sunday, December 8, 2013, 16:43

South Korea declared today an expanded air defence zone that overlaps with one recently announced by China and covers a submerged rock disputed by the two countries as regional tensions soar over competing territorial claims.

US Vice Prez Joe Biden commends release of Merrill Newman by N Korea

Last Updated: Saturday, December 7, 2013, 12:11

The release of US veteran of the Korean War, Merrill Newman, on Saturday by North Korea has brought praises from United States Vice President Joe Biden.

Biden says US `pivot` to Asia cannot be derailed

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 13:08

US Vice President Joe Biden said on Friday there should be no doubt about US commitment to its strategic shift to Asia as he started the final leg of a regional tour dominated by security concerns.

Both Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton would make great presidents: Barack Obama

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 11:58

US President Barack Obama has said that both Vice President Joe Biden and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will make outstanding candidates and possess the much-needed qualities to assume the high office.

US says China air defence zone unacceptable, shouldn`t be implemented

Last Updated: Friday, December 6, 2013, 10:39

China`s decision to declare an air defence identification zone in an area that includes islands at the heart of a territorial dispute with Japan has triggered protests.

Joe Biden in South Korea for last stop on Asia tour

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 20:00

Vice President Joe Biden is in South Korea on the final leg of a three-nation tour of Asia.

US doesn`t recognise China air zone: `Old friend` Joe Biden tells Xi Jinping

Last Updated: Thursday, December 5, 2013, 13:17

Expressing US concerns over Chinese Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ) in Beijing, US Vice President Joe Biden said Thursday that he had held direct talks with President Xi Jinping and conveyed his concerns in a firm way.

Biden meets Chinese President, seeks to scale down tensions over air zone

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 4, 2013, 10:26

US Vice President Joe Biden on Wednesday met Chinese President Xi Jinping and sought to scale down regional tensions caused by Beijing`s unilateral declaration of an air defence zone over islands disputed with Japan in the East China Sea.

US `deeply concerned` by China`s attempt to change status quo in East China Sea: Biden

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 23:32

Seeking to soothe an anxious ally, the US voiced solidarity with Japan on Tuesday against China`s claim to airspace over disputed islands, vowing not to tolerate the aggressive move as US Vice-President Joe Biden prepared to deliver that message personally to Beijing.

Joe Biden to raise air defense zone issue with China: White House

Last Updated: Tuesday, December 3, 2013, 09:44

US Vice President Joe Biden would convey the concerns of the America and its allies to China about its newly-declared air defense Zone in East China Sea, the White House has said.