Vietnam requires China end violations of Vietnamese sovereignty

Vietnam once again requests China to immediately end its construction and expansion on reef islands belonging to Vietnam in the East Sea (South China Sea), stated Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh on May 8.

08/05/2015

Weekly Bulletin 20/4-4/5

Philippines accuses China of turning water cannon on its fishing boats; US rejects China's offer over disputed islands; ASEAN Summit raised concerns about land reclamtion activities...

07/05/2015

US rejects China's offer over disputed islands

The United States on Friday (May 1) swiftly rejected a suggestion by a top Chinese military official who said that disputed South China Sea islands could be used for international rescue and relief operations.

04/05/2015

Weekly News 4/5-10/5

-(Bloomberg 8/5) China reserves right to declare air zone over South China Sea, depends on whether China feels the air safety is threatened and to what extent it is threatened. –(The Diplomat 8/5) China's Coming 'Lawfare' and the South China Sea -(The Nation 8/5) Beijing to launch giant floating islands in South China Sea: The international community is facing a common concern: the marine environment...

04/05/2015

ASEAN leaders concerned over South China Sea reclamations

Southeast Asian leaders said they have “serious concerns” about land reclamation in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, noting the practice could undermine security in the region.

29/04/2015

Chinese actions 'may undermine peace' in South China Sea

Chinese island-building efforts "may undermine peace, security and stability" in the disputed South China Sea, said a statement by Southeast Asian leaders meeting for a summit on Monday.

27/04/2015

Weekly News 27/4-3/5

-(Daily Mail 27/4) Chinese actions 'may undermine peace' in South China Sea, said a statement, yet to be publicly released, by Southeast Asian leaders meeting for a summit on Monday. –(Fox News 27/4) Philippines urges ASEAN to stop China's land reclamation in South China Sea -(PhilStar 27/4) Maximum restraint for Phl troops in South China Sea even if they are being bullied by Chinese troops. –(Aljazeera...

27/04/2015

Weekly Bulletin 13/4-19/4

Vietnam protests China’s reef expansion in Spratlys; PH slams China for destroying marine life with reclamation works; G7 foreign ministers hit China reclamation...

23/04/2015

New law to allow Japan to supply U.S. military in South China Sea

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plans to expand Japan's non-combat role in armed conflicts beyond "areas around Japan" could see Tokyo becoming dragged into action in the South China Sea in support of U.S. forces, government and ruling party sources say.

22/04/2015

Philippine Military chief to China: Stop reclamation activities

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday called on China to stop its reclamation activities in the South China Sea.

21/04/2015