Weekly Bulletin 4/8-10/8

China rejects Philippine proposal on South China Sea disputes; Vietnam decries China’s illegal activities on Paracel islands; 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting opens in Myanmar…

13/08/2014

ASEAN FMs deeply concerned over East Sea tensions

The 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (AMM-47) on August 10 issued a joint communiqué expressing the ministers’ deep concern over recent developments that have escalated tensions in the East Sea (also known as South China Sea ).

11/08/2014

Weekly News 11/8-17/8

-(Vietnamplus 15/8) All relevant countries invited to sea forums in Hanoi: Vietnam will host an ASEAN Sea Forum and an ASEAN Sea Forum Plus in late August and invite relevant countries regardless ASEAN or non-ASEAN nations to take part, said Spokesman of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Le Hai Binh. -(VOV 14/8) Vietnamese FM spokesperson condemns China’s East Sea book printing: Vietnam asserts its...

11/08/2014

Vietnam decries China’s illegal activities on Paracel islands

Vietnam has repeatedly asserted its undisputable sovereignty over the two archipelagoes-Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly).

08/08/2014

Weekly Bulletin 28/7-3/8

China conducts mine-clearance drill in South China Sea; Vietnam calls on parties to not complicate South China Sea issue; Philippines to propose no action to raise tension in sea disputes; Singapore, US kick off joint military exercise in South China Sea…

05/08/2014

China says can build what it wants on South China Sea isles

China can build whatever it wants on its islands in the South China Sea, a senior Chinese official said on Monday, rejecting proposals ahead of a key regional meeting to freeze any activity that may raise tensions in disputed waters there.

05/08/2014

Weekly News 4/8-10/8

-(Vietnamnet 8/8) Vietnam decries China’s illegal activities on Paracel islands: Vietnam has repeatedly asserted its undisputable sovereignty over the two archipelagoes- Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly). –(VOV 8/8) ASEAN to deliberate maritime security and safety in East Sea -(Reuters 8/8) U.S. to press South China Sea freeze despite China rejection: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry,...

04/08/2014

Japan offers vessels to Vietnam to boost its sea strength

Japan will give six navy boats to Vietnam to boost its patrols and surveillance in the South China Sea, Japan's foreign minister said on Friday, in the latest sign of a strengthening of alliances between states locked in maritime rows with China.

01/08/2014

US Assistant Secretary stresses importance of Asia to US

US Assistant Secretary Daniel Russel responsible for East Asia and the Pacific has affirmed the importance of Asia to America as well as the region’s stability in the US interest.

31/07/2014

Weekly Bulletin 21/7-27/7

International experts call for peaceful solutions to South China Sea disputes; China dredges channels in Paracel islands, begins large-scale drills; Bill Clinton criticizes China’s South China Sea policy…

29/07/2014