Weekly News 3/12-9/12

-(Atimes 7/12) China nudges up South China Sea tension: Earlier hopes that a leadership transition in China would help to ease tensions in the South China Sea have faded as Beijing carves out a more assertive position in the contested waters.  -(Philstar 5/12) US to avoid confrontation issue with China: A hard and simple truth I think we must face is that it is very unlikely the United States will...

04/12/2012

Weekly Bulletin (19 November - 25 November)

China publishes map of “Sansha”; Vietnam hosts fourth international seminar on East Sea (South China Sea); Vietnam opposes islands map on Chinese e-passports; Philippines protests China passports stamped with sea claim; Obama urges restraint in tense Asian disputes; Philippines calls 4-party meeting on sea disputes…

04/12/2012

Weekly News 26/11-2/12

-(The diplomat 28/11) ASEAN at a Crossroads: The elephant in the room once again was the South China Sea (SCS) and disagreements among ASEAN countries stoked in part by China; Big Summits, Old Problems -(Bangkok post 28/11) Surin fears South China Sea could become 'Asia's Palestine': Territorial disputes in the South China Sea could become "Asia's Palestine", according to the outgoing secretary-general...

30/11/2012

Weekly Bulletin (12 November - 18 November)

China slams a new Philippine stand on territorial row; Vietnamese government orders no stamping on new Chinese passports; Philippines requests China to immediately clarify its reported plans to interdict ships in the South China Sea; US stance on China’s new passport…

27/11/2012

Weekly Bulletin (5 November - 11 November)

China to ramp up development on disputed island; Chinese Prime Minister calls for efforts to build China into maritime power; Philippines pushes sea row at Asia-Europe summit; ASEM 9 concludes in Laos;..

22/11/2012

Weekly News 19/11-25/11

-(The jakartapost 19/11) Enhanced role of RI, ASEAN unity: Keys to handling SCS row: Since the South China Sea disputes affect both claimants and non-claimants alike, ASEAN unity is crucial. -(Washington times 19/11) ASEAN seeks China talks on sea dispute: Southeast Asian leaders decided Sunday to ask China to start formal talks “as soon as possible” on crafting a legally binding accord aimed at...

20/11/2012

Opening remarks of 4th International Workshop on the South China Sea

OPENING REMARKS BY AMBASSADOR DANG DINH QUY, PRESIDENT OF DIPLOMATIC ACADEMY OF VIETNAM (Ho Chi Minh City, 19-21 November 2012)

20/11/2012

Weekly News 12/11-18/11

-(The diplomat 12/11) Why China Needs to Change its Japan Policy: It is an excellent opportunity for Chinese leaders to turn the current disastrous Japan policy around before it’s too late; America’s Pivot: “Stoking The Fires of Nationalism?” -(Financial times 12/11) China and US navigate in risky waters: The good news is that the new leadership teams in Washington and Beijing are both determined...

19/11/2012

Weekly News 5/11-11/11

-(Abs-cbnnews 6/11) Chinese navy holds wargames in disputed sea: China - A Chinese military fleet recently conducted long-distance island-landing and logistical support drills in the South China Sea, state television CCTV reported. -(Kyodo news 6/11) Japan seeks Thailand's understanding on territorial row with China: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda called Tuesday for Thailand's understanding...

06/11/2012

Weekly Bulletin (29 October - 4 November)

China to speed up construction of “Sansha City”; Philippines to raise sea dispute at ASEM; Australian aircraft carrier visits Vietnam; Maritime cooperation between China and ASEAN promised; ASEAN, China to fully, effectively implement DOC…

06/11/2012