21/02/2011
- (Sify News 25/2) Not enough room for China in Indian Ocean: Maldives - 'We are not receptive to any installation, military or otherwise in the Indian Ocean, specially from un-traditional friends. The Indian Ocean is the Indian Ocean,' the Maldives president replied when asked about China's increasing foray in the region. - (The Wall Street Journal 25/2) Libyan Turmoil Prompts Chinese Naval Firsts - (Eurasia 24/2) Beijing And Washington: Things That Go Bang - (The Diplomat 23/2) Jakarta Eyes South China Sea - (UPI 22/2) Coral reefs said vital to biodiversity - (ISEAS) The Conference on "ASEAN and the South China Sea dispute" organized by Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore on 18 February 2011
- (Foreign Policy 21/2) Who can solve the South China Sea? - A key question that emerges is whether international law and multilateral organizations will play any meaningful role in the resolution of competing claims;(The Economist 21/2) A sea of disputes - TWO truths about the disputes in the South China Sea are well-recognised: they are extremely complex, and much misunderstood.
- (M & C 22/2) Vietnam reports six fishermen missing in the South China Sea
- (Wall Street Journal 21/2) U.S. Navy Commander Addresses China's Rise - Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, said in prepared remarks Monday to a forum in Hong Kong
- (The Diplomat 21/2) Is China Planning String of Pearls?
- (Inquirer 21/2) Is China playing PH card?
- (The Australian 21/2) Pacific allies urged to use unmanned spy planes against China challenge
- (Manila Bulletin 20/1) US Navy vows cooperation with Manila - The commander of the United States Pacific Command Robert Willard; (Los Angles Times 20/1 ) Japanese troops train at Camp Pendleton for island defense.
-(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...