Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Force debuts

The Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Force made its debut on April 15th in the central city of Da Nang in the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

15/04/2014

Weekly News 14/4-20/4

-(International Interest Digest 18/4) Gunboat Diplomacy in South China Sea Can Lead to a Red Line: The United States may be heading for another Red Line moment–this time with China.-(Cogit Asia 17/4) On the Razor’s Edge: Indonesia’s South China Sea Policy -(Nationmultimedia 18/4) High stakes for Philippines in its legal fight with China: Manila cannot afford to lose court battle over South China...

14/04/2014

Chinese Premier Li Warns Southeast Asia Nations Against 'Provocations

Premier Li Keqiang delivered a warning to Southeast Asian countries with whom China is embroiled in territorial disputes, saying that China will "respond firmly to provocations."

11/04/2014

Weekly Bulletin 31/3-6/4

Flag-raising ceremony for VN's first submarines; China says ties 'damaged' by Philippines UN ruling call; PH ready for China backlash; US urges peaceful resolution for maritime disputes…

08/04/2014

US defence chief warns China, drawing parallel with Crimea

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel on Sunday warned China against unilateral action to resolve territorial disputes with its neighbours, drawing a parallel with Russia's incursion in Ukraine as he announced two more warships would be sent to Japan.

07/04/2014

Weekly News 7/4-13/4

-(Wall Street Journal 10/4) Chinese Premier Li Warns Southeast Asia Nations Against 'Provocations: Premier Li Keqiang delivered a warning to Southeast Asian countries with whom China is embroiled in territorial disputes, saying that China will "respond firmly to provocations." –(China Daily 10/4) Li lays out policy on South China Sea -(GMA Network 10/4) China should be more careful about statements...

07/04/2014

Flag-raising ceremony for Vietnam’s first submarines

A ceremony to raise the national flag on the country’s first two submarines was held at Cam Ranh port in central coastal Khanh Hoa province on April 3rd.

04/04/2014

Weekly Bulletin 24/3-30/3

Phl submits papers vs China; Foundation for East Sea Studies debut; Xi tells Obama to adopt 'fair' attitude on China's maritime disputes; Philippine ship evades Chinese blockade…

01/04/2014

Phl submits papers vs China

Citing national interest and seeking a just and durable solution grounded on international law, the Philippines submitted yesterday a 4,000-page memorial or written argument to the United Nations arbitral tribunal hearing its case against China for the latter’s excessive claims in the South China Sea.

31/03/2014

Weekly News 31/3-6/4

-(ABS-CBN News 4/4) PH must go back to talks with China: A professor specializing on Chinese Studies on Thursday said the Philippines must seize the opportunity given by China to return to the negotiating table following the Southeast Asian nation's filing of its pleadings before the United Nations over the South China Sea dispute. –(PhilStar 3/4) China's position paper on sea disputes with Philippines -(Vietnamplus...

31/03/2014