Weekly News 13/7-19/7

-(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...

13/07/2015

Weekly Bulletin 29/06 - 05/07

China's drilling platform put into operation in South China Sea; Philippines sees favorable claim case ruling; Japan joins US-Australia war games in Northern Territory and Queensland amid China dispute  

11/07/2015

China’s salami slicing, cabbage strategy hit

On Tuesday, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario told the United Nations arbitral tribunal in The Hague that through a “salami-slicing” and “cabbage” strategy, China is brazenly eating into Philippine territory to consolidate its hold over disputed waters in violation of international laws .

09/07/2015

From a premature ‘Harmonious world’ under Hu to a premature ‘China Threat Reality’ under Xi

Reflections on Huang Jing-Bob Carr Conversation at ACRI-UTS on July 2, 2015: From a premature ‘Harmonious world’ under Hu to a premature ‘China Threat Reality’ under Xi. 

08/07/2015

Weekly Bulletin 22/6-28/6

Philippines to Hold Military Exercises with US, Japan; China's HD-981 Oil Rig Returns, near disputed South China Sea waters; Vietnamese embassy continues demanding China return fishing ship; US diplomat expresses concerns over China's land reclamation in South China Sea; Managing East Sea conflict from ASEAN perspective

07/07/2015

Weekly News 6/7-12/7

-(Rappler 12/07) PH to seek provisional measures to stop China reclamation: If the United Nations tribunal decides it has jurisdiction over the case. -(BusinessToday 12/07) OVL not to exit Vietnam block despite poor prospects: OVL has decided to seek a third extension of exploration licence for Block 128 to maintain India's strategic interest in the South China Sea, a top official said.

06/07/2015

A fair and effective code of conduct for the South China Sea

Some people could blame on the DOC's weaknesses when they look at current picture of the South China Sea which is painted with distrust and tensions. The region is in need of having an effective documnent, so-called COC. Yet, what are elements that should be included?

02/07/2015

Weekly News 29/6-5/7

- (The Guardian 05/07) Japan joins US-Australia war games in NT and Queensland amid China dispute: For the first time, Japan is taking part in major US-Australia military exercises as tensions rise with China over islands in the South China Sea. - (The Huffingtonpost 04/07) The U.S. and China Should Not Risk War Over a "Damn Fool Thing" in the South China Sea: both should renew their determination...

29/06/2015

Embassy continues demanding China return fishing ship: Spokesman

The Vietnamese Embassy in China is continuing to demand the country unconditionally return a seized Vietnamese fishing vessel, said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh at a regular press conference on June 25.

26/06/2015

Weekly Bulletin 15/6-21/6

China says about to finish some land reclamation in South China Sea; Philippines to present case against China's claim over South China Sea at UN court; U.S. Pacific commander may withdraw China’s invite to Rimpac exercise

24/06/2015