03/04/2012
-(Economist 6/4) China’s military rise: There are ways to reduce the threat to stability that an emerging superpower poses -(Thehindu 5/4) South China Sea projects ‘risky for India' if its companies continue exploring for oil in blocks off the coast of Vietnam in the disputed South China Sea
-(Phnompenhpos 5/4) Sea dispute still in limbo: A code of Conduct governing the South China Sea remains only an “eventual” prospect, Prime Minister Hun Sen said yesterday, despite it dominating discussions during this week’s ASEAN Summit
-(Atimes 4/4) US presence evolves in Southeast Asia: Many Southeast Asian countries welcome the US military's presence, especially in light of China's provocations and assertive claims to contested areas in the South China Sea
-(Eastasiaforum 4/4) Diplomatic currents running strong in the South China Sea: Current diplomatic efforts appear tied to ASEAN’s annual cycle of meetings, and it is expected that China will keep a low profile in the run up to the ASEAN and related summits held later in the year; (Ibtimes 4/4) Asean Summit Falters Over South China Sea Dispute
-(Indiatimes 4/4) ASEAN to 'intensify efforts' on China sea disputes: Leaders of the 10-member Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) "reaffirmed the importance" of a 10-year-old declaration on the conduct of the parties (DOC); (Hindustantimes 4/4) Exploring South China sea could mean trouble for India: Expert
-(Thejakartapost 4/4) ASEAN to draft rules of engagement with China:As soon as it has a firm position on the issue, ASEAN expects to begin talks with China on the disputed South China Sea territory; (Bangkokpost 4/4)Asean paralysed over China sea dispute, say analysts
-(Canberratimes 4/4) US and its allies seek to stop Chinese expansion: Australia and the Philippines are among those involved
-(WP 3/4) Southeast Asian countries, China bring South China Sea territorial rift to regional summit: diplomats said Tuesday at the start of a regional meeting.
-(Phnompenhpost 3/4) South China Sea surfaces: The Philippines thrust the South China Sea dispute to the forefront of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ Meeting yesterday, causing the topic to dominate discussions.
-(Abs-cbnnews 3/4) PNoy urges united ASEAN on South China Sea: ASEAN should forge a common position on a proposed code of conduct aimed at easing tensions in the South China Sea before talking with China; Philippines pushes South China Sea issue at summit
-(Wsj 3/4) Asian Bloc Seeks Unity Over Sea Disputes: The Philippines and other members of the 10-country Association of Southeast Asian Nations are attempting to frame a regional, legally binding code of conduct to guide sovereignty claims in the waters; (FP 3/4) Will China climb down in the South China Sea?
-(Radioaustralia 3/4) South China Sea a sensitive topic at ASEAN summit: Members of the Association of South East Asian Nations have gathered in the Cambodian capital for an annual, two-day meeting.
-(Nationmultimedia 2/4) ASEAN says it will deal as one with China in sea dispute: The secretary general of ASEAN said Monday the 10-member group would deal jointly with China in trying to resolve the ongoing dispute over the South China Sea.
-(Chinadaily 2/4) South China Sea issue can be resolved 'properly': Vice-Premier Li Keqiang on Saturday reaffirmed
-(Dailystar 2/4) ASEAN struggles with South China Sea code: Southeast Asian foreign ministers wrangled Monday over a proposed code of conduct aimed at easing dangerous maritime disputes with Beijing in the South China Sea.
-(Reuters 2/4) Philippines' Spratlys tourism plan likely to rile China: The Philippines plans to develop a disputed island in the South China Sea into a tourism centre with a 100-metre (330-ft) concrete wharf; (Abs-cbnnews 2/4) Aquino to seek OFW protection in Asean summit
-(Philstar 1/4)China bucks joint drills of Phl, Vietnam: saying such acts undermine China’s sovereignty.
-(Mainichi 1/4) Hu, Hun Sen say sea row should be resolved within ASEAN-China framework: Hu, who arrived in Cambodia on Friday on a four-day state visit, also pledged to provide Cambodia with 250 million yuan ($31.6 million) in grants
-(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...