17/10/2016
-(Indiatimes 16/10) China develops world's smallest nuclear plant to take control of South China Sea: The reactor will supply power to new settlements on disputed islands in South China Sea. -(FT 16/10) Duterte to test South China Sea waters; -(Japantimes 16/10) Philippine leader says will raise South China Sea arbitration case with Beijing, won’t bargain; -(nytimes 16/10) Duterte Acknowledges He Can't Concede Sea Claims to China
-(Inquirer 15/10) Duterte won’t compromise PH stand on South China Sea, as he is expected to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping, National People’s Congress Chair Zhang Dejiang and Chinese Premier Li Keqiang during Oct. 19 to 21.
-(CSIS 15/10) Over The Line: Tracking Energy Competition In The East China Sea: Two related disputes between Japan and China in the East China Sea flared in early August have escalated in tandem in recent years.
-(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...