08/08/2016
-(Sputnik News 12/8) Beijing Crosses Washington's 'Red Line' in South China Sea: The Chinese military appears to be dramatically increasing its presence around a key island in the South China Sea, sending a strong message to Washington. -(National Interest 11/8) The Real South China Sea Danger: A Brewing Security Dilemma: There is a need for an evolution to a primarily non-military approach that recognizes the genuine complexity of international relations.
-(National Interest 10/8) Don't Count on ASEAN to Save the South China Sea: The United States needs to be realistic.
-(Indiatimes 09/08) India should not get 'entangled' in South China Sea dispute: Chinese media: China is campaigning against the issue to be raised in G20.
-(WSJ 09/08) China’s South China Sea Moves Draw Ire of U.S. Pacific Fleet Chief, a lack of transparency about China’s intentions meant some of its recent actions had added to tensions in the region, Adm. Swift said.
-(nationalinterest 09/08) How China Really Sees The South China Sea Ruling: China’s responses since the decision suggest that this will only eventuate if other states are prepared to impose tangible costs on Beijing for non-compliance.
-(CBC 09/08) Former Philippine president in Hong Kong to ease tensions over South China Sea: Ramos says he wants to focus on points of common interest with China such as tourism and commercial fishing as part of efforts to smooth relations with Beijing.
-(The Diplomat 09/08) East China Sea: Japan Spots Chinese Radar on Gas Exploration Platform: Does the radar suggest the creeping militarization of gas platforms in the East China Sea?
Navytimes 08/08) U.S. Navy ship makes 1st China visit since South China Sea ruling: The Benfold held a signals exercise with the Chinese Navy. The visit aimed to "build relationships" with counterparts from the Chinese Navy.
-(Nytimes 08/08) New Photos Cast Doubt on China’s Vow Not to Militarize Disputed Islands: a summary of the center’s analysis suggests that the hangars on all three islets have room for “any fighter-jet in the PLA Air Force.”
-(News 08/08)Belligerent Beijing: Combat air patrols over South China Sea, escorted fishing fleet in the East China Sea; -(Reuters 08/08) Japan warns China of worsening ties over East China Sea dispute; -(DW 08/08) Tensions rise over East China Sea dispute
-(The Daily Beast 08/08) China Launches a Stealth Invasion in the South China Sea: Beijing isn’t fighting for control of disputed waters with missiles and drones—it’s using Chinese coast guard and fisherman instead.-(Reuters 08/08) Japan's Suga: Will keep urging China not to escalate situation in East China Sea; -(Ibtimes 08/08) Japan intensifies patrol in East China Sea after record 13 coast guard ships of Beijing spotted
-(Huffingtonpost 08/08) Karaoke Diplomacy: Can Ramos Restore Philippine-China Relations? Ramos is set to visit China in order to restart high-level negotiations, hoping to restore a level of normality in one of Asia’s most toxic bilateral relations.
-(The Independent 07/08) China warns PM Lee over South China Sea; -(Todayonline 07/08) China asks Singapore to respect its position on South China Sea tribunal ruling
- (Theguardian 07/08) Japan protests over Chinese radar in disputed East China Sea drilling rig: Tokyo fears the radar could be a sign China intends to use gas exploration platforms in the waters as military stations.
-(WSJ 07/08) Beijing Flies Bombers Over Disputed South China Sea: Development comes as former Philippine leader heads to China for talks on resolving maritime dispute; -(NYdailynews 07/08) China announces air patrols over disputed areas of South China Sea;
-(Indiatimes 07/08) China should accept PCA ruling on South China Sea: China can earn the respect of its neighbours by being magnanimous, accept the ruling and engage with its ASEAN neighbours.
-(Vnexpress 6/6) Vietnam urges countries to abide by laws as US proposes sanctions in South China Sea: All sides need to make positive contributions to the maintenance of peace, security, safety, maritime and aviation freedom in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Thursday. -(Straitstimes...
-(VNExpress 5/5) Vietnam rejects China's fishing ban in SCS: The foreign ministry has condemned China for violating Vietnam's sovereignty by imposing a unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea. -(Strait Times 4/5) Philippine court orders government to protect SCS: This was prompted by a petition...
-(AP 22/4) Recent Developments Surrounding the SCS -(Reuters 20/4) China to show new warships as Beijing flexes military muscle on navy anniversary: The PLA Navy ship and aircraft to be revealed at Tuesday’s naval parade are the Liaoning aircraft carrier, new types of nuclear submarines, new types...
-(SCMP 5/4) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells China to ‘lay off’ island in disputed SCS: This follows a statement made by the foreign affairs ministry calling the presence of Chinese boats near Thitu Island illegal. -(Nikkei 4/4) Philippines hits out at China's 'swarming' SCS ships: The...