Weekly News 30/1-4/2

-(Atimes 3/2) What has Beijing achieved in the South China Sea: China has come close to establishing de facto control of the South China Sea and greatly expanded its position inside the entire so-called 1st Island Chain. -(The Guardian 2/2) Steve Bannon: 'We're going to war in the South China Sea ... no doubt': Only months ago Donald Trump’s chief strategist predicted military involvement in east...

03/02/2017

Weekly Bulletin 16/1-22/1

China refuted Philippine protest against its weapons deployment; Philippines defence minister says China arms on islands worrying; Abe says Japan will provide Vietnam patrol vessels…

24/01/2017

Weekly News 23/1-29/1

-(The Star 23/1) Malaysia's Defence Minister: Look beyond 'childish' notions to resolve South China Sea disputes for the simple fact that peace is a universal good and not a zero-sum game. -(Sydney Morning Herald 23/1) With Donald Trump in the White House, what now for the Asia-Pacific? We probably won't know until the incoming Trump administration confronts its first major crisis here.

23/01/2017

Can Donald Trump Avoid a Dangerous South China Sea Showdown?

Donald Trump’s election has raised questions about the future of U.S. foreign policy—and perhaps nowhere more consequentially than for Sino-U.S. relations.

18/01/2017

Weekly Bulletin 9/1-15/1

China launches new electronic intelligence naval ship; PetroVietnam, ExxonMobil sign gas purchase agreement; Tillerson says China should be barred from South China Sea islands…

17/01/2017

Weekly News 16/1-22/1

-(Nationalinterest 18/01) Trump was not likely to change the situation dramatically: Greater risks loom on the horizon. -(Sky 18/01) China's warning to Donald Trump over disputed islands in South China Sea: The editor of a state-run newspaper says her country will use military force if the US interferes in the South China Sea.

16/01/2017

Weekly Bulletin 2/1-8/1

China is building a floating nuke plant in South China Sea; Philippines says South China Sea ruling not on agenda at ASEAN summit; US, Japan agreed to boost alliance relationship…

10/01/2017

Weekly News 09/01 - 15/01

-(MB 09/01) ASEAN keen to further fast-track S. China Sea code of conduct: ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh told Kyodo News in a recent written interview that "ASEAN and China have agreed to intensify consultations on the COC to meet the deadline." -(Nikkei 09/01) Taiwan president meets US Sen. Cruz despite Beijing pressure: Tsai also reportedly lunched with Trump advisors in Houston; -(Asiancorrespondent...

09/01/2017

Weekly News 02/01 - 08/01

-(Sputniknews 04/01) Aircraft Carrier Group in South China Sea is Testing New Weapons: Beijing’s military exercises in the region have set some neighboring nations on edge, especially Taiwan and Japan -(CNN 04/01) Why is Trump sweet on Russia and sour on China? : a reason could be Trump's belief that the US should do more work with Russia to defeat terrorism

05/01/2017

Weekly Bulletin 26/12-1/1

Chinese carrier enters South China Sea amid renewed tension; Philippines Duterte says no concern about China militarization, manmade isles; Philippines may relocate naval drills with US to appease China...

03/01/2017