20/06/2017
-(SCMP 22/6) Top Chinese general cuts short Vietnam trip amid South China Sea tensions: Analysts say snub by top military man is sign of Beijing’s frustration with Hanoi over its activities in disputed waters. –(New York Times 22/6) China Cancels Military Meeting With Vietnam Over Territorial Dispute -(Defense News 22/6) China deploys new anti-submarine aircraft to fringes of South China Sea, according to satellite imagery obtained by Defense News.
-(Forbes 19/6) After A Break, Beijing Must Fear The U.S. Again Over SCS Expansion: The leeway that has allowed China and the United States to work together on containing North Korea shows signs of expiring.
–(Lawfareblog 19/6) Why the U.S. Can’t Take Sides in SCS: Completely abandoning neutrality on sovereignty is going to lead to difficult diplomatic and legal consequences.
-(Financial Times 18/6) US Navy adopts lower-key approach in South China Sea: Operations in contested waters continue but are no longer publicised, admiral says.
-(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...