Weekly News 22/12-28/12

-(Xinhua 27/12) China, Vietnam agree to properly settle maritime disputes: "We are ready to beef up coordination with Vietnam, enhance personnel training and media swaps, to lay solid public opinion foundation for the development of China-Vietnam ties," visiting Yu Zhengsheng, a Chinese senior official, said. –(Vietnamplus 26/12) China’s top political advisor welcomed in Hanoi -(The Diplomat 27/12)...

22/12/2014

China snubs court deadline in South China Sea case

China has officially ignored an international court deadline to defend its expansive territorial claims in the disputed South China Sea.

16/12/2014

Weekly Bulletin 8/12-14/12

China rejects U.S. stance on South China Sea; Phl won’t back down on arbitration case vs China; Vietnam rejects China’s claim in South China Sea...

16/12/2014

Vietnam's sea dispute arbitration case vs China promotes peace: Manila

Vietnam has helped ensure peace in the South China Sea dispute with Beijing by following the Philippines in seeking U.N. arbitration, Manila said, despite the fact that Beijing has refused to take part.

15/12/2014

Weekly News 15/12-21/12

-(Reuters 19/12) Japan, U.S. extend deadline for new Asian security guidelines: The delay beyond an initial year-end target is the result in part of a snap election that distracted Japan's ruling elite and the November resignation of U.S. Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel. -(The Wall Street Journal 18/12) U.S. to Continue Push for Stronger Military Ties With China -(CogitAsia 19/12) Vietnam’s Impact...

15/12/2014

Vietnam rejects China’s claim in East Sea (South China Sea)

Vietnam resolutely rejects China’s claim over Hoang Sa (Paracel), Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes and contiguous waters, as well as its “historical rights” to the waters, seabed and subsoil within the “nine-dash line” it unilaterally introduced.

12/12/2014

Weekly Bulletin 1/12-7/12

China denounces Philippine 'pressure' over sea dispute arbitration; Vietnam welcomes US House’s Resolution H.Res 714; Obama says China's Xi has consolidated power quickly, worrying neighbors...

10/12/2014

Philippines stands firm on sea dispute with China

The Philippines shrugged off criticism on Monday (Dec 8) after Beijing slammed the nation for challenging its territorial claims in international courts, in a dispute over resource-rich waters.

09/12/2014

China denounces Philippine 'pressure' over sea dispute arbitration

China denounced the Philippines on Sunday for putting it under pressure with an international arbitration case over disputed waters, and refused again to participate a week ahead of a deadline to respond in the case.

08/12/2014

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