21/12/2017
-(ABS-CBN News 20/12) Unified front on sea code for South China Sea claimants: Countries with claims in the disputed South China Sea should make a strong negotiating position when talks for a legally binding code of conduct with Beijing begin next year, according to the director of a US think tank. -(VOA News 20/12) China to Boost Military Muscle at Sea to Deter Foreign Powers: Scholars believe China will eventually enhance radar surveillance and let fighter jets use tiny islets for stopovers.
-(Forbes 20/12) The Arms Race In The South China Sea: China’s increasingly assertive attitude in the South China Sea has its neighbors worried.
-(The Hindu 19/12) India’s foray into South China Sea root cause of tensions: China’s political assertion in the Indian Ocean, especially Sri Lanka and Maldives, is a response to India’s moves in the South China Sea, a post on a Chinese website say.
-(SCMP 19/12) Donald Trump’s national strategy targets China, Russia ‘attempting to erode American security and prosperity’: US president said China and Russia ‘are determined to make economies less free and less fair, to grow their militaries’ and ‘expand their influence’.
-(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...