PM calls for peaceful settlement of marine-related issues

(VOV) - Vietnam and China should closely coordinate in seriously implementing bilateral agreements, especially those on the principles of settling marine-related issues, including disputes, based on international law, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung said in Myanmar on December 19.

21/12/2011

A new book on ‘Vietnam and the East Sea’ published

The new book entitled ‘Vietnam and the East Sea’ aims to help the domestic and international public better understand the real situation in the East Sea, around Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) islands, as well as Vietnam’s views on solving related disputes.

20/12/2011

South China Sea: China’s Rise and Implications for Security Cooperation, by Koichi Sato

In March 2010[1], Chinese diplomats told senior Obama administration officials that China (People’s Republic of China: PRC) would not tolerate any interference in the South China Sea, now part of China’s “core interest” of sovereignty. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) navy and the Chinese maritime security agencies have begun to deploy their battleships and patrol boats in the South China Sea. Tensions...

19/12/2011

China, Vietnam and the South China Sea Disputes: Assessing the Implications of the May-June 2011 Incidents, by Ramses Amer

Purpose and structure The paper outlines and examines how China and Vietnam deal with tensions relating to their territorial disputes in the South China Sea. It looks specifically at the tension caused by incidents in late May and early June 2011 and how the tension was brought under control by the two countries. These developments are then examined in the broader context of the Sino-Vietnamese...

19/12/2011

Weekly News 19 - 28/12

- ( Eurasia 22/12 )  Vietnam And The South China Sea: Hypothetical Scenarios – Analysis:  Against a background of growing tension and the possibility of conflict in the SCS, the scenario of war will be imagined. In such an event, will Vietnam defend OVL and stand by India? - (T hanh Niên 22/12 )  Vietnam, China agree to boost ties:  The Chinese government has expressed worry about the US’ recent...

19/12/2011

From the Giao Chi sea to the U-shape line

China has intentionally taken unfair advantage of the name South China Sea (the way Western people call the East Sea) to make misunderstandings that nearly the entire East Sea belongs to China’s sovereignty.

17/12/2011

Why the East Sea became the South China Sea?

The follow-up article by researcher Nguyen Dinh Dau explains why the East Sea, from the name Giao Chi (Jiaozhi) Sea in the 14th century, was mistakenly noted by Western people as the South China Sea.

17/12/2011

Intra-ASEAN Dynamics and the South China Sea Dispute: Implications for the DoC/CoC Process and ZoPFFC Proposal, by Ian Storey

In addition to China’s intransigence, conflict management and a resolution of the South China Sea dispute has been hindered by problems of inter-ASEAN dynamics, and especially the issue of consensus. Because the South China Sea is vital to the economic and food security prospects of Southeast Asia, ASEAN member states have a strongly vested interest in stability and a peaceful settlement of the dispute....

14/12/2011

South China Sea Dispute: Implications of Recent Developments and Prospects for Coming Future, by Tran Truong Thuy

The paper will examine the developments in the South China Sea in recent years, especially the situation in the last 2 years. The first part of the paper will assess the overall policy of claimant states with regard to the South China Sea, especially that of China - the most powerful country that has set the tone of the disputes in the South China Sea and that holds the key for any settlement envisioned....

14/12/2011

Why China absolutely needs the South China Sea for itself alone:a prospective and independent view from outside, by Daniel Schaeffer

Mister president, ladies and gentlemen, All my thanks to the organisers of this 3rd international workshop on “The South China Sea: Cooperation for Regional Security and Development” for inviting me to express myself on the following topic: "Why China absolutely needs the South China sea for itself alone” This presentation is a prospective view and a completely independent one. I stress upon...

14/12/2011