14/06/2017
-(Los Angeles Times 16/6) US policy on South China Sea to remain 'consistent,' commander says despite statements from the Trump administration that seem to imply otherwise. -(Japan Times 16/6) U.S., Japan conclude joint drills in disputed South China Sea: The exercises were an apparent show of naval force in the strategic waters.
-(The Diplomat 16/6) Is the Focus on FONOPs Muddying Strategic Discourse on the South China Sea? It is proving extremely difficult for Washington to convince Beijing of its seriousness in the South China Sea.
-(Inquirer 15/6) Vietnam urges China to act responsibly in South China Sea, following a Pentagon report that highlighted Beijing military’s buildup in the strategic waters.
-(Foreign Affairs 13/6) Course Correction: How to Stop China's Maritime Advance: The US should supplement diplomacy with deterrence by warning China that if the aggression continues, the US will abandon its neutrality and help countries in the region.
-(The Diplomat 13/6) After Joint Military Exercise in South China Sea, US Warship Visits China: A U.S. Navy guided-missile destroyer arrived in Zhanjiang, China for a scheduled port visit on June 12.
-(Real Clear Defense 13/6) Outflank China in the South China Sea: Operationalizing information in the South China Sea—whether for maritime awareness or targeting purposes—will be necessary to outflank China’s designs on the region.
-(The Diplomat 12/6) Australia's 60-Year-Old South China Sea Prophecy Comes True: Archival documents show that Australia’s position on the South China Sea disputes has been consistent since the 1950s.
-(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...