Weekly News 8/12-14/12

-(PhilStar 12/12) Phl to answer questions from UN tribunal on sea row: The Philippines will answer questions from the United Nations tribunal on the South China Sea dispute with China during an oral argument in The Hague, the Netherlands. -(Inquirer 12/12) UN court may still get China side in sea row: Even if China refuses to take part in the arbitration case over disputed waters filed by the Philippines,...

08/12/2014

Vietnam welcomes US House’s Resolution H.Res 714

Vietnam acclaims the US House of Representatives’ first-ever adoption of a resolution that supports efforts to solve disputes in the South China Sea by peaceful measures on the basis of international law and the building of a Code of Conduct (COC) in the sea.

05/12/2014

US House passes resolution on South China Sea, East China Sea

The US House of Representatives passed a resolution on December 4th that stresses the need for a peaceful solution to maritime and jurisdictional disputes in the South China Sea (called East Sea in Vietnam) and the East China Sea on the basis of international law.

04/12/2014

Weekly Bulletin 24/11-30/11

China defends its reclamation activities; Chinese ships reportedly ram, fire water cannons at Vietnamese fishing boats; The U.S. calls for transparency in activities at disputed areas of the South China Sea…

03/12/2014

China leader vows to protect territorial interests

Chinese President Xi Jinping said in a key foreign policy speech that the rising Asian nation would protect its sovereign territory, the Xinhua news agency reported, as it faces maritime disputes with several neighbours.

01/12/2014

Weekly News 1/12-7/12

-(Vietnamplus 5/12) Vietnam welcomes US House’s Resolution H.Res 714: “We back all efforts to make active, effective and constructive contributions to maintaining peace, stability, security and safety of navigation and aviation in the region,” Foreign Ministry Spokesman Le Hai Binh noted. -(National Interes 5/12) How to Deal with Chinese Assertiveness: It's Time to Impose Costs: While avoiding...

01/12/2014

Weekly Bulletin 17/11-23/11

International workshop on South China Sea opens in Vietnam; 'Big guy' China is committed to peace; Japan, Philippines agree on importance of rule of law at sea; US urges China to stop land reclamation project in the South China Sea…

26/11/2014

China defends land reclamation in South China Sea

Defying a U.S. call to halt the project, China defended its land reclamation in the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on Monday, saying the work is for public service use, although a London-based security group says the new island could host a military airfield to intimidate neighbors.

25/11/2014

Weekly News 24/11-30/11

-(PhilStar 28/11) UK: Asia Silk Road needs no toll operator: “There are many good things that have come from China and we want that to continue. But in our view, the Maritime Silk Road does not require sentries or toll gate operators,” British Ambassador Asif Ahmad to the Philippines said. -(Vietnamnet 28/11) Russia’s “Look East” policy to bring new opportunities to Vietnam: Russia has made moves...

24/11/2014

US House Committee passes resolution on South China Sea, East China Sea

Resolution H.Res. 714, introduced by Congressman Eni F.H. Faleomavaega, reassures the strong support of the US Government for freedom of navigation and other internationally lawful uses of sea and airspace in the Asia-Pacific region.

21/11/2014