After South China Sea Finger-Pointing at ASEAN Meeting, China Offers Its Defense

China, which had previously requested that ASEAN stay away from the topic entirely, was not pleased to be so criticized (both obliquely and directly).

11/08/2015

Regaining the Initiative in the South China Sea

To endeavor to seize the strategic initiative in military struggle, proactively plan for military struggle in all directions and domains, and grasp the opportunities to accelerate military building, reform and development.

06/08/2015

China says has stopped reclamation work in South China Sea

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Wednesday that Beijing had halted land reclamation in the South China Sea, and called on countries in the region to speed up talks on how claimant states should conduct themselves in the disputed waters.

05/08/2015

Obama team, military at odds over South China Sea

  Some U.S. naval commanders are at odds with the Obama administration over whether to sail Navy ships right into a disputed area in the South China Sea 

03/08/2015

Weekly News 03/08-09/08

-(ValueWalk 09/08) Here’s The Latest On The South China Sea Issue: U.S. Calls For ‘Three Halts’ -(Nationamultimedia 09/08) Dual-track approach good in South China Sea: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi once again stressed using a dual-track approach to resolve the South China Sea disputes.

03/08/2015

Weekly Bulletin 20/7-26/7

China Opposes Russell's Comment On South China Sea Arbitration; ‘US has freedom of overflight in South China Sea’; Singapore diplomat supports Manila arbitration case vs. China; Conference Updates Developments In East Sea (South China Sea)

30/07/2015

The growing militarisation of the South China Sea

It's increasingly clear that China intends to use its artificial islands in the South China Sea for military purposes.

29/07/2015

Weekly News 27/07-02/08

-(Anadolu Agency 01/08) Philippines claims can defend itself in South China Sea, said  a high-ranking official in the Philippines armed forces. -(WorldBulettin 01/08) China is building a new South China Sea fleet: It appears that China is building a state-owned fishing fleet for its maritime militia force in the South China Sea.    

27/07/2015

Weekly Bulletin 13/07-19/07

US Senators praise efforts by the Philippines to Peacefully Resolve Territorial Disputes; Japan military chief says South China Sea surveillance possible; Italian MPs speak out against China’s actions in the East Sea (South China Sea)

23/07/2015

US Not ‘Neutral’ in South China Sea Disputes: Top US Diplomat

The United States is not neutral when it comes to following international law in the South China Sea and will come down forcefully to ensure that all parties adhere to the rules, Washington’s top diplomat for East Asia said Tuesday.

22/07/2015