Weekly Bulletin 3/10-9/10

Vietnam opposes China’s election in so-called Sansha city; Philippines tells US no joint patrols in South China Sea; US Navy holds exercise in the South China Sea…

11/10/2016

Could China build the world’s smallest nuclear power plant and send it to the South China Sea?

A top mainland research institute is developing the world’s smallest ­nuclear power plant, which could fit inside a shipping container and might be installed on an island in the disputed South China Sea within five years. Researchers are carrying out intensive work on the unit – dubbed the hedianbao, or “portable nuclear battery pack”. Although the small, lead-cooled reactor could be placed...

11/10/2016

A path for dispute resolution in the South China Sea

Located in the heart of Southeast Asia, the South China Sea is a semi-enclosed sea surrounded by China and several small and militarily weaker Southeast Asian powers such as the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei.

07/10/2016

The South China Sea Showdown: What Should America (and the Region) Do About It?

Regional politics underwent a phase change last July, when jurists in The Hague struck down China’s claim to “indisputable sovereignty” over some 80-90 percent of a major waterway. The Permanent Court of Arbitration ruling constituted a diplomatic defeat of epic proportions for China.

05/10/2016

Navy Chief Pushes for ‘Compromise’ to Stop ‘Problematic’ Actions in South China Sea

The chief of U.S. naval operations underscored the need to pursue “compromise” in the South China Sea when asked to expand on the U.S. military strategy to deter “problematic” behavior like China’s island-building.

03/10/2016

Weekly News 3/10-9/10

-(ABC News 7/10) Philippines Tells US No Joint Patrols in South China Sea: The Philippine defense chief said Friday that the U.S. military has been told that plans for joint patrols and naval exercises in the disputed South China Sea have been put on hold as the country's new president desires. -(Reuteres 6/10) Amid South China Sea uncertainty, Indonesia stages a show of force: Indonesian warplanes...

03/10/2016

Announcement for the 8th South China Sea International Conference

The  Diplomatic  Academy  of  Vietnam  (DAV),  Foundation  for  East  Sea Studies (FESS) and the Vietnam Lawyers’ Association (VLA) are pleased to announce our 8th South China Sea International  Conference: “Cooperation  for  Regional Security and Development” on November 13-15, 2016 in Nha Trang City, Viet Nam.

30/09/2016

U.S. Air Force and Navy May Challenge China in the South China Sea

Air Force Secretary Deborah James said the service will likely conduct new freedom of navigation flights in the skies above the South China Sea in response to China’s continued militarization and artificial “island-building” in the area.

29/09/2016

Weekly News 26/9-2/10

-(Nikkei 29/9) Philippines, Vietnam discuss security partnership in South China Sea: Their meeting here marked the first visit to Vietnam by a Philippine president in 22 years.  -(Reuters 29/9)China armed forces warn Japan against South China sea patrols and it would not sit watching from the sidelines

27/09/2016

Weekly Bulletin 19/9-25/9

Vietnam opposes Taiwan’s construction on Ba Binh Island; Indonesia explores possibility of obtaining US aid to finance base in SCS; G7 foreign ministers express concerns over maritime disputes…

27/09/2016