15/03/2019
-(VNExpress 14/3) Vietnam asks China and Philippines to restrain in South China Sea: With tensions rising over Chinese vessels approaching an island occupied by the Philippines, Vietnam has called for calm. -(Japan Times 14/3) The U.S. has sent B-52 bombers near disputed islands in the South China Sea, the second such mission over the contested waterway in 10 days.
-(Eurasiareview 14/3) Time to speak up about the South China Sea: Calling out Chinese transgressions could incrementally bolster morale and possibly prompt other leaders to feel less insecure about speaking up themselves.
-(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...