China transferring 'warships' near disputed islands

November 13, 2012 21:41

In a move that could escalate its tensions with Japan over the disputed islands, China is transferring "a number of warships in active service" to the China Marine Surveillance to help bridge the gap between the patrol vessels of both the countries.

The move will reinforce Chinese maritime strength amid territorial rows surrounding the disputed Islands in the East China Sea, called Diaoyu by China and Senkaku by Japan, official media here reported. China has no Coast Guard. CMS is regarded as Chinese version of the Coast Guard.

« Back to LIVE

TOP STORIES

Have every bat that I scored an international ton with: Ponting

Ricky Ponting was not just into amassing hundreds in his heydays as a player, the two-time World Cup winning former Australia captain has revealed that he also meticulously collected every bat with which he scored an international ton,...

Bollywood's Best Way To Cool Down

A dip in the pool, of course!

Dravid, Tharoor, Kumble Cast Votes

Celebs and commoners cast their votes in the second phase of the Lok Sabha election on Friday, April 26, 2024

Upbeat Delhi Capitals take on struggling Mumbai Indians

An upbeat Delhi Capitals will look to keep the winning momentum going against an inconsistent Mumbai Indians when the two sides square off in the IPL in New Delhi on Saturday.

Indian-origin student arrested for taking part in anti-Israel protests in US

Achinthya Sivalingam, born in Coimbatore and raised in Columbus, has been barred from the campus and faces disciplinary action, said a university spokesperson.