Weekly Bulletin 25/7-31/7

China's South China Sea ad displayed at New York’s Times Square; Vietnam slams Taiwanese officials' visit to Spratly Island; Duterte: PH-China talks to be based on international law; US tells Beijing sea patrols will continue...

01/08/2016

Weekly Bulletin 18/7-24/7

Beijing Won’t Stop South China Sea Island Building; Philippines rejects talks not based on arbitral ruling; U.S. says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea; Australia to continue patrols across South China Sea...

26/07/2016

Weekly News 25/07-31/07

-(WSJ 28/07) China, Russia Plan Naval Drills in South China Sea: They are the first joint exercises in the South China Sea between China and Russia. They follow international tribunal’s rejection of Chinese maritime claims. -(Foreignpolicy 27/07) The Paradox at the Heart of the South China Sea Ruling: What looked like a huge defeat for China may actually play into Beijing's hands.

25/07/2016

Philippines says rejected China offer of conditional dialogue on South China Sea dispute

The Philippines has turned down a Chinese proposal to start bilateral talks, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, because of Beijing's pre-condition of not discussing a court ruling that nullified most of its South China Sea claims.

19/07/2016

Weekly News 18/7-24/7

-(Reuters 20/7) U.S. says its forces will keep operating in South China Sea, in order to protect the rights, freedoms and lawful uses of sea and airspace guaranteed to all. -(Business Insider 20/7) Chinese nationalists are taking their anger out on anything American they can touch -(USNI 20/7) Analysis: What’s Next for Manila Following South China Sea Ruling? The courses of actions are scant if...

18/07/2016

Weekly Bulletin 11/7-17/7

Hague tribunal rules China's South China Sea claims unfounded; Beijing rejects tribunal's ruling in South China Sea case; Philippines, Vietnam, the U.S.... welcome tribunal’s ruling issuance...

18/07/2016

South China Sea: Court rules in favor of Philippines over China

An international tribunal in The Hague ruled in favor of the Philippines in a maritime dispute Tuesday, concluding China has no legal basis to claim historic rights to the bulk of the South China Sea.

13/07/2016

Weekly Bulletin 4/7-10/7

China rejects the South China Sea arbitration; Vietnam opposes China’s drills in South China Sea; PH won't take China offers 'hook, line, and sinker'; UN urges China to peacefully resolve South China Sea disputes...

12/07/2016

Weekly News 11/7-17/7

-(The Guardian 13/7) China attacks international court after South China Sea ruling: Beijing warns of possible military escalation after UN tribunal overwhelmingly rejects its claims to ownership of strategic waterway. -(BBC 13/7) China 'has right to set up air defence zone' -(Huffington Post 13/7) U.S. urges all countries to adhere to South China Sea Ruling: The ruling should be treated as final...

11/07/2016

Weekly Bulletin 27/6-3/7

Vietnam urges 'fair' ruling from court handling South China Sea case; ASEAN must play role in resolving South China Sea rows; U.S. reiterates support for South China Sea arbitration, peaceful resolution; PCA to issue ruling on Philippines vs China on July 12...

05/07/2016