Weekly News 20/7-26/7

-(Value Walk 26/07) China Doesn’t Like Us’ Comments On South China Sea Case: The “neutrality” of the U.S. in the South China Sea only amounts to “lip service”. -(Reuter 26/07) Chinese navy plays down South China Sea exercises. -(Atimes 26/07) Don’t Read Too Much Into South China Sea Drill, Says Beijing: The navy will continue to hold similar drills in the future.

20/07/2015

Philippines reopens Subic Bay as military base to cover South China Sea

Fighter planes and frigates to be stationed at sprawling former US facility, allowing quicker response to Chinese moves in disputed waters.

17/07/2015

Japan may conduct South China Sea patrols, says military chief

Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano says he expects Chinese assertiveness will increase and that Japan may carry out anti-submarine activities in the region. 

17/07/2015

Weekly Bulletin 6/7-12/7

The arbitral tribunal hearing the Philippines' case; China to Philippines: Let’s sit down and talk; Philippines vows to smash China's dashed line; Vietnam sends representatives to attend PH-China hearing; 

17/07/2015

Weekly Bulletin 6/7-12/7

The arbitral tribunal hearing the Philippines' case; China to Philippines: Let’s sit down and talk; Philippines vows to smash China's dashed line; Vietnam sends representatives to attend PH-China hearing;   

17/07/2015

Weekly News 14/7-19/7

-(National Interest 16/07) The South China Sea Showdown Heads to Court: The Philippines' quest to rein in China is based on legal maneuvers rather than warfare. Can it work? -(GMAnetwork 16/07) PHL to station warplanes, frigates at Subic, facing disputed SCS: Using Subic Bay would allow the Philippine air force and navy to respond more effectively to Chinese moves in the disputed South China Sea.

16/07/2015

Weekly News 13/7-19/7

-(Japantimes 19/07) Taiwan promotes its island claim in South China Sea: Taiwan is improving environmental condition on the sea’s largest natural islet to seek international approval for easing tension. -(WSJ 19/07) Philippine Military Upgrade Stalls: Delay for $1 billion in defense deals leaves planned overhaul years from completion.

15/07/2015

Weekly News 14/7-19/7

-(Malaysiandigest 14/07) Better To Solve South China Sea Dispute As A Bloc: Based on the concept that "ten voices are stronger than one," claimants would benefit more if they approached the issue in this manner. -(ABS CBNnews 14/07) Tribunal concludes hearings on jurisdiction over PH-China case: The Philippines has until July 23 to give its written submission to the Tribunal to amplify its answers...

14/07/2015

Japan warns China making new platform in East China Sea

China has been constructing a new offshore platform near the median line between its shoreline and that of Japan in the East China Sea, where China is developing gas fields, according to the Japanese government.

13/07/2015

Weekly News 13/7-19/7

-(Inquirer 15/07) PH repairs crumbling South China Sea ship outpost: “Maintenance repair is being done to ensure the vessel’s minimum habitability. We are morally and duty-bound to provide for our troops there.” PHL Navy spokesman Colonel Edgardo Arevalo said. -(The Guardian 15/07) Preventing Ecocide in South China Sea: Land reclamation in the South China Sea could be damaging irreplaceable reef...

13/07/2015