China confirms “firm opposition” to Japan’s bid to extend its continental shelf; India to expand navy to support seabed mineral exploration
Sep 16th, 2009 | By Finfacts Ireland Business & Finance Portal | Category: News worldwide
China on Tuesday confirmed what it termed its "firm opposition" to Japan's bid to extend its continental shelf in the southern Pacific. Meanwhile, India is planning to add up to 100 warships to its fleet over the next decade, as it seeks to modernise its armed forces; develop low-cost shipbuilding capabilities and support the search for seabed minerals.