13/09/2016
-(VOA 13/9) China, Vietnam Vow to 'Maintain Peace, Stability' in South China Sea, amid simmering tension over the dispute. -(CNN 13/9) China, Russia begin joint exercises in South China Sea, adding a new twist to ongoing tensions over Chinese island-building in the region. –(Times of India 12/9) ‘Island seizing’ a part of China-Russia naval drill in South China Sea
-(Lawfare blog 13/9) Whether the South China Sea Arbitral Award Matters Will Depend Almost Entirely On the U.S.: The U.S. can continue its freedom of navigation operations in the region on a firmer and more aggressive footing with the support of the arbitral award.
-(Inquirer 12/9) Asean, US to boost measures vs militarization in South China Sea despite a landmark arbitration court ruling that dismissed Beijing’s historical claims over 90 per cent of the territory under nine dash line.
-(CS Monitor 12/9) Week of war games begin in the South China Sea: China and Russia are conducting joint military exercises in the South China Sea, causing some to criticize the chosen location as unnecessarily provocative.
-(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...
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