21/05/2012
-(Peopledaily 18/5) China calls for consistent diplomacy from Philippines: China called on the Philippines to send clear and consistent messages on diplomatic solutions to the ongoing standoff between the two countries in the SCS. -(Coshoctontribune 17/5) What is the U.S. strategy in the South China Sea? The U.S. seems to be sending a mixed signal to Asia; (Globaltimes17/5)29 Chinese fishermen allegedly seized by NK
-(Reuters 16/5) China's "small stick" approach to South China Sea: Beijing has so far refrained from sending warships to enforce its territorial claims. Instead, China has deployed patrol vessels from its expanding fleet of paramilitary ships to Scarborough Shoal; (FT 16/5) Nine dragons stir up the South China Sea
-(Philstar 16/5) Palace: Up to BFAR to declare Phl's own fishing ban: There is no need to impose the ban on Chinese and fishermen of other nationalities since they are considered poaching in Philippine waters once they come into the shoal; (WP 16/5)Vietnam protests Beijing’s fishing ban in disputed South China Sea waters, deems it ‘invalid’
-(FP 15/5) How to Outsmart China: In its naval clash with Beijing, Manila seems to be taking its cues from a third-century Roman dictator.
-(The-diplomat 15/5) Why Philippines Stands Up to China: The Philippines is hopelessly mismatched against China in pure military terms. But there are historical reasons why it won't back down in the South China Sea; (Atimes 15/5) The sea rises in China
-(Bangkokpost 15/5) China rekindles US-Philippine ties: China's assertive behaviour is breathing life into America's historically tumultuous relationship with the Philippines; (Mofa 15/5) Vietnam protests China’s South China Sea fishing ban
-(Nytimes 15/5)Inside the China-Philippines Fight in the South China Sea: Fish, oil and bananas all play a role in the latest round of the high-stakes sovereignty dispute in the South China Sea.
-(Thehill 14/5) McCain: US can't let China 'do as they please' while smaller countries suffer
-(Philstar 14/5)China imposes fishing ban in South China Sea: A Chinese fisheries official said the ban would cover Panatag (Scarborough) Shoal; (Manilatimes 14/5) China Losing ‘South China Sea Battle’
-(Chinapost 14/5) Scholars urge cross-strait plan on South China Sea: The South China Sea became a hot-button issue in Taiwan in April following a standoff between China and the Philippines over the Scarborough Shoal; (Chinadaily 14/5) Toops in South China Sea get entertained
-(Businessmirror 13/5)PHL to reject diluted South China Sea conduct code: Philippines is no longer bent on accepting a diluted version that will not integrate a clause on disputes settlement mechanism (DSM); (Theglobeandmail 13/5) China should resolve territorial dispute in South China Sea through negotiation
-(Gmanetwork 13/5) Australia urges UN Law of the Sea approach to South China Sea claims: Australia has weighed in on the month-long standoff at Scarborough Shoal by urging nations with claims to the disputed island territories in the SCS to refer to international conventions and law for resolution; (Xinhua 13/5) Int'l tribunal not solution to South China Sea tensions
-(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...