19/02/2018
-(The Interpreter 22/2) “Global Britain” on the line in the South China Sea: If the UK is to influence the calculations of China and other actors in the Indo-Pacific region, it requires a sustained and regular presence, not a PR stunt intended for audiences at home. -(The Diplomat 20/2) Duterte: China's South China Sea Installations Aimed at the United States, Not the Philippines: The Philippine president made clear that he does not view China’s South China Sea installations as a direct threat.
-(Real Clear Defenses) South China Sea: Beijing Raises the Temperature Again: China’s ongoing maritime activity around Thitu is worrisome in its own right because it is coercive in nature.
-(Lawfareblog 20/2) U.S. FONOP Continues to Ripple Through South China Sea Dispute
-(SCMP 19/2) China’s rising challenge to US raises risk of SCS conflict, Philippines warns: Manila’s top envoy says contested waters are not yet ‘a Chinese lake’ but balance of power shifting as Beijing extends its reach.
-(The National Interest 18/2) Are China's South China Sea Bases Pointless? The islands of the SCS have some military relevance, but are more important as a political claim to waterways and undersea resources.
-(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...