China, Philippines agree to avoid force in South China Sea dispute

China and the Philippines have agreed to avoid force to resolve their differences over the South China Sea, according to a joint statement issued on Thursday by China at the end of a visit to Manila by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

17/11/2017

Asean calls for 'non-militarisation' of South China Sea

Southeast Asia's leaders are calling for the "non-militarisation" of the South China Sea to ease tensions arising from territorial disputes in this strategic waterway.

16/11/2017

ASEAN, China agree to start talks on South China Sea code

The leaders of the 10-nation Southeast Asian bloc and China, currently at a gathering in Manila, have agreed to start the negotiations for the text of a binding document on the South China Sea.

14/11/2017

Weekly News 13/11-19/11

-(Strait Times 16/11) Asean calls for 'non-militarisation' of SCS: A statement released on Thursday (Nov 16) by Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte as Asean chair "emphasised the importance of non-militarisation". -(Reuters 16/11) China, Philippines agree to avoid force in SCS, according to a joint statement issued on Thursday by China at the end of a visit to Manila by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.

13/11/2017

Trump offers to mediate on South China Sea

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Sunday he was prepared to mediate between claimants to the South China Sea, where five countries contest China’s sweeping claims to the busy waterway.

13/11/2017

Duterte: China has to clarify its intentions in South China Sea

President Rodrigo Duterte on Wednesday said China must clarify its intentions in the disputed South China Sea, in what could be an indication that the Filipino leader has adopted a stronger stance on Manila’s sea row with Beijing.

09/11/2017

Weekly News 6/11 - 12/11

-(The New York Times 9/11) Philippines, Seeking to Appease Beijing, Halts Construction in SCS: This signals an effort to improve ties with China before a regional summit meeting in Vietnam this weekend. -(The Diplomat 8/11) Does Vietnam Have Trump’s Backing? Clarity sought in Hanoi ahead of President Donald Trump’s state visit.

06/11/2017

Experts call for ASEAN unity on South China Sea

US still plays critical role in security, but needs to clarify strategy.

26/10/2017

Weekly News 23/10 - 29/10

-(Manila Times 26/10) PH, Japan want rule of law to prevail in SCS: Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will push for the enforcement of the rule of law in the SCS when the two leaders meet in Tokyo. -(Nikkei 25/10) Experts call for ASEAN unity on SCS: US still plays critical role in security, but needs to clarify strategy.

24/10/2017

Weekly News 23/10 - 29/10

-(Inquirer 23/10) Terrorism, SCS row high on agenda of ASEAN regional security forum: The JC reaffirmed “the importance of maintaining and promoting peace, security, stability, saftey and freedom of navigation in and over-flight above the SCS.” -(AP 23/10) Recent developments surrounding the SCS

24/10/2017