Weekly News 2/9-8/9

-(China Post 6/9) Taipei questions Manila over fisherman's arrest: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has continued to push Philippine authorities to explain its arrest and detainment of a Taiwanese fisherman on Tuesday.

03/09/2013

China’s stamps violate Vietnam’s Hoang Sa island sovereignty

The Department of Posts under the Ministry of Information and Communications on August 28 officially objected to China Post’s issuance of stamps that violate Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago.

29/08/2013

Weekly Bulletin (19 August - 24 August)

Exhibition affirms Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa; China will defend its maritime rights; United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel reiterates support for a Code of Conduct; US, Philippines vow freedom of navigation…

29/08/2013

US affirms to continue re-balancing ties with Asia-Pacific

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said on August 26th that his country will continue the re-balancing of its relationship in Asia-Pacific region.

27/08/2013

Weekly News 26/8-1/9

-(The Diplomat 30/8) China Moves to Isolate Philippines, Japan: The Philippines and Japan’s charm offensives towards China appear to have failed as Beijing seeks to isolate both powers within the region. –(Zee News 29/8) Disputes in South China Sea: India opposed to use of force -(VOA News 29/8) Hagel Concerned About Possible South China Sea Conflict: U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says he...

26/08/2013

Exhibition affirms Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa

The event, which kicked off on August 22nd, displays nearly 150 maps and documents affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

23/08/2013

Weekly Bulletin (12 August - 18 August)

ASEAN vows unity on South China Sea; Philippines, US start military talks; Chinese Defense Minister visits the US; Philippines not concerned of China reaction to US-Phl base deal talks…

20/08/2013

Weekly News 19/8-25/8

-(Vietnamplus 22/8) Exhibition affirms Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa: The event, which kicked off on August 22nd, displays nearly 150 maps and documents affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. –(QDND 22/8) Vietnam, Netherlands strengthen defence ties -(The Washington Times 22/8) Hagel heads for meeting with Asian defense ministers: U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck...

19/08/2013

ASEAN vows unity on South China Sea

Southeast Asian nations on Wednesday vowed unity in pressing China to accept a binding code of conduct for handling disputes in the South China Sea, the Thai foreign ministry said.

15/08/2013

Weekly Bulletin (5 August - 11 August)

Philippines, US to start negotiations on larger American troop presence; Vietnam, Japan hold second defence policy dialogue; China warns against rush to set code of conduct in South China Sea; Taiwan lifts sanctions vs Philippines…

14/08/2013