Weekly Bulletin 19/12-25/12

China opposes accusation that it stealed US’s UUV; China offers $14 million arms package to the Philippines; PH opposes both US and China for operating in its EEZ; China must explain grounds for U.S. sea drone seizure...

27/12/2016

Weekly News 25/12 - 31/12

-(NZherald 27/12) China is mobilising hundreds of missiles to disputed islands, US officials claim: Beijing recently shipped the missles to its non-contested Hainan Island in the South China Sea, will be moved to the country's disputed man-made islands over coming months. -(Reuters 26/12) Chinese carrier enters South China Sea amid renewed tension: Global Times said the exercise showed how the carrier...

26/12/2016

Weekly News 19/12-25/12

-(Stratfor 20/12) More Than Meets the Eye in the South China Sea: The diplomatic tussle over a U.S. underwater drone could be tied to China's nuclear strategy. -(Reuters 19/12) U.S. sees China returning drone as early as Tuesday in South China Sea, at an agreed location in the South China Sea.

20/12/2016

Weekly Bulletin 12/12-18/12

China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier conducts first live-fire drill; Vietnam opposes China’s celebration of so-called island recovery; Duterte says he’ll set aside South China Sea feud ruling against Beijing; Philippines, China coast guards meet…

20/12/2016

Weekly Bulletin 5/12-11/12

Vietnam calls for a peaceful resolution for South China Sea disputes; China flies nuclear-capable bomber in South China Sea; Manila will not help US on patrols in South China Sea; US Senator introduces Bill targeting Chinese aggression in South China Sea…

13/12/2016

Weekly News 12/12-18/12

- (Dailymail 12/12) China 'sends message to Trump' by flying nuclear-capable bomber over South China Sea for the first time since The Donald's controversial phone call with Taiwan's leader. -(Reuters 12/12) Trump says U.S. not necessarily bound by 'one China' policy, questioning nearly four decades of policy in a move likely to antagonize Beijing.

12/12/2016

Rubio Calls for Sanctions on Beijing for South China Sea Antics

One-time presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio (R.-Fla.) introduced a billTuesday that would slap sanctions on China for its destabilizing actions in the East and South China Seas, where Beijing has built artificial islands and airfields and warned neighboring countries to stay out.  

07/12/2016

Weekly Bulletin 28/11-4/12

Vietnam opposes Taiwan’s drill in Spratlys; China to make documentary on South China Sea ecology; Trump takes on China in tweets on South China Sea; US Coast Guard chief seeks expanded Asia-Pacific role…

06/12/2016

Weekly News 05/12 - 11/12

-(The Diplomat 05/12) Donald Trump Just Gave Chinese Hawks a Great Talking Point on the South China Sea: Donald Trump’s brief remark on the South China Sea may be more significant than you think. -(Reuters 05/11) Who collects costs for Trump's Taiwan call? The Global Times said punishing Taiwan was the best way to convey a message to Trump.

05/12/2016

Weekly News 28/11 - 04/12

-(Nikkei 31/11) Trump should get tough in the South China Sea: Smart diplomacy could produce stronger, more self-reliant Asian allies -(Bloomberg 30/11) China-Singapore Tensions Spill Into Open After Customs Spat: The seizure “kills two birds with one stone by demonstrating China’s displeasure with Taiwan’s military engagement with other countries.”

29/11/2016