Weekly Bulletin 19/1-25/1

Philippines slams China island building as Beijing hits back; US hopes Malaysia’s ASEAN chairmanship could prompt maritime Code of Conduct; Vietnam, US hold 7th political, security, defence dialogue...

27/01/2015

Joint declaration on South China Sea may irk Bejing

India and the US on Sunday (January 25th) released a Joint Strategic Vision for the Asia-Pacific and Indian Ocean regions in a move unlikely to go unnoticed in Beijing.

26/01/2015

Weekly News 26/1-1/2

-(Reuters 29/1) U.S. would welcome Japan air patrols in South China Sea: “Allies, partners and friends in the region will look to the Japanese more and more as a stabilizing function," said Admiral Robert Thomas, commander of the Seventh Fleet. –(Stratfor 29/1) U.S. Naval Update Map -(Japan Times 29/1) Obama misses big chance to prop his ‘pivot’ to Asia: Little was said about Asia in Obama’s 70-minute...

26/01/2015

Vietnam reiterates it’s stance on East Sea (South China Sea) issue

Vietnam firmly requests China immediately desist upgrade and construction projects that damage or destroy the status quo of Truong Sa archipelago and not repeat similar erroneous actions, Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Spokesperson Pham Thu Hang said.

23/01/2015

Manila says China's 'massive' reclamation work a serious concern

The Philippines on January 21st accused China of undertaking massive reclamation work on several reefs in the disputed South China Sea, expressing concern the activities could fuel tensions.

22/01/2015

US Army Pacific Commanding General on Vietnam visit

The Commanding General of the US Army Pacific, General Vincent Brooks met with Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty in Hanoi on January 19th.

20/01/2015

Weekly Bulletin 12/1-18/1

China slams Philippines for criticizing island project in South China Sea; The Philippines launches digital pamphlet on the South China Sea; China, US holding joint drill in South China...

20/01/2015

Weekly News 19/1-25/1

-(Vietnamplus 22/1) Vietnam reiterates it’s stance on East Sea (South China Sea) issue: Vietnam firmly requests China immediately desist upgrade and construction projects that damage or destroy the status quo of Truong Sa archipelago and not repeat similar erroneous actions. –(Rappler 22/1) Photos show China's 'massive' reclamation in South China Sea -(Channel NewsAsia 22/1) Philippines slams China...

19/01/2015

Weekly Bulletin 5/1-11/1

China established 4 armed forces departments; Vietnam firmly protects sovereignty in South China Sea; Philippines to buy two C130 transport planes from U.S. Navy...

14/01/2015

China slams Philippines for criticizing island project in South China Sea

China on Monday hit back at the Philippines for criticizing Beijing's ongoing reclamation project in the disputed South China Sea, saying that its actions were within the scope of Chinese sovereignty.

13/01/2015