16/08/2016
-(Channelnewsasia 21/08) Singapore must choose its own place to stand on South China Sea issue, PM Lee said, Singapore must support and strive for a “rules-based international order” and depends on words and treaties. "They mean everything to us." -(Japantoday 21/08) China strongly warns Japan not to send SDF to South China Sea;-(Forbes 21/08) China Sets A "Red Line" For Japan In South China Sea; -(News 21/08) China’s ambassador warns Japan of consequences for South China Sea dispute.
-(Foxnews 21/08) Chinese ships, planes conduct war games in Sea of Japan, during which Beijing displayed its latest-generation frigate at a time of bitter territorial disputes with Asian neighbors.
-(Nationmultimedia 21/08) Duterte won't mention South China Sea at Asean meeting, "I will only bring up the issue when we are together face to face," Duterte said
-(Thediplomat 19/08) The US-China Perception Gap in the South China Sea: The United States and China perceive the South China Sea issue in starkly different terms.
-(Thediplomat.com 17/08) Can China Keep India Silent Over the South China Sea? China wants to make sure India does not raise the issue at the upcoming G20 Summit.
-(ABS 17/08) More Chinese ships deployed off Senkakus than in S. China Sea: Japan has become increasingly concerned by Beijing's maritime assertiveness; -(Ibtimes 17/08) East China Sea Dispute: Japan Releases Footage Showing Chinese Vessels Approaching Senkaku Islands
-(Nikkei 17/08) Beijing, ASEAN eye South China Sea conduct code in 2017;-(Thejakartapost 17/08) Jokowi continues to push for settlement in South China Sea disputes.
-(Foreign Policy 16/08) Here’s How the Philippines Can Win in the South China Sea: A third-century Roman dictator may have the answers.
-(SCMP 16/08) Chinese diplomat tells Singapore to stay out of South China Sea disputes. Caution from vice-minister at Asean meeting comes as China and the bloc make progress on maritime code of conduct.
-(Ibtimes 16/08) South China Sea dispute could lead to long and destructive US-China war: A study has concluded that the US should invest in submarines and missiles to decrease the Chinese threat.
-(News 16/08) China could begin reclamation in disputed Scarborough Shoal as early as next month, the time of the US election, in a move that would almost certainly exacerbate ongoing tensions with the US.
-(Theconversation 16/08) Fishing, not oil, is at the heart of the South China Sea dispute: indications show 55% of global marine fishing vessels operate in the South China Sea and fish stocks have declined 70% to 95% since the 1950s.
-(Bloomberg 16/08) Indonesia to Sink 71 Foreign Fishing Boats Amid South China Sea Tensions that to signal its determination to protect its sovereignty over lucrative fishing grounds in the South China Sea.
-(Nationalinterest 16/08) America and China Are Locked in Battle for Control of the South China Sea: The future of the global maritime commons and the Asian balance of power is at stake.
-(Reuters 16/08) Indonesia actively involved in resolving South China Sea disputes. "We continue to push for peaceful resolutions to international conflicts," Joko Widodo said.
-(Thediplomat 16/08) Is China-Philippines Bilateralism on the South China Sea Going Anywhere?: Fidel Ramos’ “Track II” overture maintains steam, but can bilateralism lead to a positive outcome?
-(Businessinsider 16/08) Japan is thinking about transferring 2 coast guard ships to the Philippines amid South China Sea tensions. Japan is set to start delivering next week.
-(Stripes 16/08) Japan plans land-to-sea missile system as tensions mount with China: the statement clearly aimed at China that the missiles could be trained on foreign vessels in the East China Sea if activities expand in that area.
-(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...