Weekly Bulletin 21/8-27/8

Vietnam objects to Taiwan’s live-fire drill in Truong Sa; Duterte won’t fight China over Sandy Cay; Naval accidents no setback to U.S. South China Sea operations…

30/08/2017

Weekly News 28/8 - 4/9

-(Strait Times 1/9) Asean, China meet to set stage for negotiations on South China Sea Code of Conduct: Asean and China adopted the framework of the COC in the South China Sea at their meeting on Aug 6. -(Vietnamplus 31/8) Vietnam deeply concerned about China’s upcoming military drill in the waters off the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin.

29/08/2017

Vietnam calls for Southeast Asian unity amid South China Sea tension

Vietnam's most powerful leader has called for greater unity among Southeast Asian states at a time the country has appeared increasingly isolated in challenging China's territorial claims in the South China Sea.

25/08/2017

Weekly Bulletin 14/8 - 20/8

Chinese vessels, militia spotted off Thi Tu Island; Thai Navy confirms US missiles purchase; Vietnam responds to information of purchasing cruise missiles from India…

23/08/2017

Weekly News 21/8-27/8

-(Channel NewsAsia 24/8) Vietnam calls for Southeast Asian unity amid SCS tension: "Do not let ASEAN become a playing card for the competition among major countries," said General Secretary Nguyen Phu Trong. –(Antara News 23/8)Indonesia - Vietnam Discuss South China Sea -(USNI 22/8) U.S. 7th Fleet Head Vice Adm. Joseph Aucoin Removed from Command Early Following McCain Collision: Rear Adm. Phil...

22/08/2017

Philippines says China has agreed no new expansion in South China Sea

China has assured the Philippines it will not occupy new features or territory in the South China Sea, under a new status quo brokered by Manila as both sides try to strengthen their relations, the Philippine defence minister said on Tuesday (Aug 15).

18/08/2017

Weekly Bulletin 7/8 - 13/8

U.S. destroyer challenges China's claims in South China Sea; AMTI refutes China’s statements that the country stopped its reclamation; Philippine foreign minister hails ASEAN Joint communique...

17/08/2017

Weekly News 14/8-20/8

-(Lowy 18/8) South China Sea: Beijing raises the temperature again: A flotilla of Chinese fishing vessels, accompanied by PLA Navy frigates and Chinese Coast Guard vessels, have maintained a presence very close to Thitu island. -(SCMP 17/8) China has agreed to no new expansion in South China Sea, Philippines says: Nations also working on deal to exploit oil and gas resources after finding ‘way...

15/08/2017

U.S. destroyer challenges China's claims in South China Sea

A U.S. Navy destroyer carried out a "freedom of navigation operation" on Thursday, coming within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built up by China in the South China Sea, U.S. officials told Reuters.

11/08/2017

Vietnam wins U.S. defense pledges as tension with China grows

Vietnam has won the promise of a visit from a U.S. aircraft carrier and deeper defense cooperation from the United States as strains show with China over the disputed South China Sea.

09/08/2017