Tillerson raps China as 'predatory' rule breaker

US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson rebuked China on Wednesday for subverting the global order, undermining the sovereignty of its neighbors and for being an irresponsible international actor prone to predatory economic policies.

19/10/2017

Weekly News 16/10-22/10

-(CNN 18/10) Tillerson raps China as 'predatory' rule breaker: "China, while rising alongside India, has done so less responsibly, at times undermining the international rules-based order." -(AP 18/10) Xi urges stronger Chinese stand against 'grim' challenges: He called for the party not only to safeguard China's sovereignty but also to revitalize Chinese culture, oppose "erroneous" ideology and...

16/10/2017

U.S. warship sails near islands Beijing claims in South China

A U.S. Navy destroyer sailed near islands claimed by China in the South China Sea on Tuesday, three U.S. officials told Reuters, prompting anger in Beijing.

12/10/2017

Weekly News 9/10 -15/10

-(Reuters 11/10) U.S. warship sails near islands Beijing claims in SCS - U.S. officials: The guided-missile destroyer carried out normal maneuvering operations that challenged “excessive maritime claims” near the Paracel Islands. -(RT 11/10) Beijing sends frigate & jets to warn off US destroyer near SCS islands, accusing the US of damaging the country’s sovereignty and security interests in the region.

10/10/2017

Announcement for the 9th South China Sea International Conference

The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam (DAV), the Foundation for East Sea Studies (FESS) and the Vietnam Lawyers’ Association (VLA) are pleased to host the 9th South China Sea International Conference: “Cooperation for Regional Security and Development” on 27-28 November 2017 in Ho Chi Minh City, Viet Nam.

04/10/2017

Weekly News 2/10-8/10

-(NST 4/10) Countries in SCS a dispute should seek common ground and avoid conflict: Malaysia has called on nations bordering the SCS to seek a common ground that will benefit all parties. -(Asiaone 4/10) China's newest, advanced submersible is a deep-sea warrior: It reached a depth of 4,500 meters during tests while on a 50-day expedition trip on board the science exploration ship Tansuo-1.

02/10/2017

Philippines, China set up joint exploration in Palawan field

Exploration in an oil and gas prospect offshore northwest Palawan between the Philippines and China is now awaiting the signature of President Duterte, Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said yesterday.

28/09/2017

ASEAN endorse Vietnam's East Sea code proposal

ASEAN foreign ministers have endoresed a proposal by Vietnamese Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Phạm Bình Minh for the ASEAN-China Summit in November to issue an official statement on the start of negotiations over a Code of Conduct for the East Sea.

27/09/2017

Weekly News 25/9-1/10

-(PhilStar 28/9) Philippines, China set up joint exploration in Palawan field: The exploration is now awaiting the signature of President Duterte. -(ABS-CBN News 27/9) PH, China set bilateral meeting for joint development in SCS -(Strait Times 28/9) A success story in resolving sea boundary disputes: Timor-Leste and Australia chart the way through conciliation in a first under the UN Convention...

25/09/2017

Chinese, Vietnamese Communist parties have 'shared destiny': Beijing

China and Vietnam’s Communist parties have a “shared destiny” and there is great potential for bilateral economic cooperation.

20/09/2017