Weekly News 12/6-18/6

-(Los Angeles Times 16/6) US policy on South China Sea to remain 'consistent,' commander says despite statements from the Trump administration that seem to imply otherwise. -(Japan Times 16/6) U.S., Japan conclude joint drills in disputed South China Sea: The exercises were an apparent show of naval force in the strategic waters.

14/06/2017

Weekly Bulletin 5/6-11/6

China refutes US remarks at Shangri-La dialogue; Japan pledges to bolster Vietnam's coastal patrol capabilities; Philippines firm on South China Sea claims…

13/06/2017

Weekly News 5/6-11/6

-(Military.com 8/6) Pentagon: China Could House Fighters on 3 South China Sea Outposts: The airfields, berthing areas and resupply facilities will allow China to maintain a more flexible and persistent coast guard and military presence in the area, the report said. -(Nikkei 7/6) Philippines firm on South China Sea claims: Cayetano: Top diplomat hails 'peaceful' approach, vows not to yield 'inch'...

06/06/2017

Weekly Bulletin 29/5-4/6

Beijing plans underwater observation system in South China Sea; US Senator critcizes China’s behaviour in the South China Sea; Australia warns over China’s coercion in the South China Sea…

06/06/2017

Mattis praises China's efforts on North Korea, dials up pressure on South China Sea

The United States is encouraged by China's efforts to restrain North Korea but Washington will not accept Beijing's militarization of islands in the South China Sea, U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said on Saturday.

04/06/2017

Vietnam, U.S. leaders underscored the importance of freedom of navigation in the South China Sea

President Trump stressed that the United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows.

01/06/2017

Weekly News 29/5-4/6

-(Vietnamnews 1/6) US-VN Joint Statement for Enhancing the Comprehensive Partnership: Regarding the SCS, President Trump stressed that the United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows. -(PhilStar 31/5) Duterte hits Carpio for pushing for Phl claim in SCS: Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio had been urging the president to enforce the...

30/05/2017

Weekly Bulletin 22/5-28/5

G7 leaders send strong statement on South China Sea; China opposes the US FONOP;  Philippine Ex-Foreign Secretary urges return of joint patrols with US…

30/05/2017

Weekly Bulletin 22/5-28/5

China opposes the US FONOP in the South China Sea;  Vietnam opposes Taiwan’s drills in Truong Sa archipelago; U.S. Warship Sails Near Mischief Reef…

30/05/2017

In first under Trump, U.S. warship challenges Beijing's claims in South China Sea

A U.S. Navy warship sailed within 12 nautical miles of an artificial island built up by China in the South China Sea, U.S. officials said on Wednesday, the first such challenge to Beijing in the strategic waterway since U.S. President Donald Trump took office.

25/05/2017