21/05/2012
-(Channelnewsasia 24/5)China sends more ships to disputed shoal: As of Monday night, there were five Chinese government vessels - up from three -- and 16 fishing boats in the area, the Philippine foreign department said; (Indiatimes 24/5) Four Navy ships in South China Sea to mark Indian presence -(Guardian 23/5) Philippines accuses China of deploying ships in Scarborough shoal: Manila says nearly 100 vessels have entered disputed South China Sea region, renewing tensions between the countries; (WSJ 23/5) Nationalists Risk Exacerbating South China Sea Tensions
-(Globaltimes 23/5) China, Vietnam hold first round of negotiations on Beibu Gulf: A Chinese embassy official told that the negotiation was held in accordance with the consensus reached by the two countries' leaders and heads of the border negotiation delegations; (Wsav 23/5) US: China's sea claims exceed what treaty permits
-(Csmonitor 22/5) Filipinos back government on China dispute, but want more diplomacy: Most Filipinos say that their government should not yield to to Chinese pressure in the South China Sea; (Gmanetwork 22/5) US wants legally binding code of conduct in West Philippine Sea row
-(Taipeitimes 22/5) China readies new missile corvette: A new type of Chinese missile corvette, the principal role for which might be to project power in the South China Sea; (Xinhua 22/5) China, Philippines seek dispute resolution
-(Abs-cbnnews 22/5) US Senate mulls UNCLOS ratification: as a way to keep China at bay in the South China Sea.
-(Manilatimes 22/5)Vietnamese intellectuals back PH Panatag claim: Sixty-six Vietnamese supported the Philippines’ claim on the Panatag Shoal and called on China to abandon its “absurd marital claim” on the area; (Focustaiwan 21/5) Taiwan will not work with China on South China Sea issues: official
-(Abs-cbnnews 21/5)Pentagon warns China on Spratlys, Scarborough backlash: The US Department of Defense has warned China that it courts backlash from other countries if it insists on its aggressive stand on territorial disputes; (Pravda 21/5)Frictions in the South China Sea - Chinese strategic mistake
-(Gmanetwork 21/5) US will do well to watch developments at Panatag Shoal closely: It could have major implications for the U.S; (Chinadaily 21/5) China dependent on foreign expertise
-(The-diplomat 21/5)China’s Small Stick Diplomacy: China’s combination of fishing boats, unarmed law-enforcement ships, and military power allows Beijing to act as a provocateur – and to use small stick diplomacy; (Philstar 21/5)DND: China warships not cause for concern
-(Rappler 20/5) China hits Pentagon over South China Sea: Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei on Saturday, May 19, called the US report “irresponsible” amid what could be a proxy war between the US and China in portions of the South China Sea; (Defense May) Annual report to congress
-(Taiwannews 20/5) Ma reaffirms Taiwan's sovereignty over South China Sea islands: President Ma Ying-jeou on Sunday reaffirmed Taiwan's sovereignty in the South China Sea, vowing to adopt peaceful approaches to resolving territorial disputes
-(Mb 20/5) Russia Against Meddling: Expressing “concern,” the Russian Federation declared it is against any meddling by nations other than the claimant-countries in the South China Sea territorial dispute; (Tribuneonline 20/5) China pursuing steady military build-up
-(Inquirer 20/5)Japan, SoKor, Australia to help PH improve defense capability: Foreign Affairs Secretary pointed this out over the weekend as he also disclosed that the Tokyo government is likely to provide the country with 12 patrol boats.
-(Scmp 20/5) Beware the undercurrents of race relations in South China Sea territorial disputes: China's territorial rows with littoral states in the South China Sea could put ethnic Chinese minorities in those communities on the spot; (Chinadaily 20/5) Beijing, Manila can find amicable solution to island dispute: envoy
-(Atimes 19/5) The riddle of the Scarborough Shoals: Is it a matter of seafood and sovereignty ... or gas fields and gambling? (RSIS May) Chinese Debates of South China Sea Policy: Implications for Future Developments
-(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...