22/08/2016
-(Aspistrategist 24/08) Electronic warfare in the South China Sea: China’s radars on artificial islands might allow the PLA to conduct active jamming of other electronic sensors and radars in the region -(Breakingdefense 23/08) Chinese Threaten Japan, Australia Over South China Sea; Time For US FON Ops?: “If Australia steps into the South China Sea waters, it will be an ideal target for China to warn and strike.” Global Times said.
-(Theguardian 23/08) Australia risks adopting a cold war mindset with China, warns Gareth Evans: Coalition government needs clear investment ground rules to safeguard Australia’s long-term strategic interests
-(Reuters 23/08) Philippines' Duterte says talks with China on sea dispute 'within the year', It was "better to continually engage China in a diplomatic dialogue rather than anger officials there", he said.
-(Janes 23/08) Japan plans to upgrade SAM system to defend disputed East China Sea islands-(Nytimes 23/08) South China Sea as a Chinese Lake: As countries grow accustomed to deferring to Beijing’s claims, challenging them will feel increasingly like a dangerous provocation.
-(Japantoday 23/08) Japan considers building more ships to patrol areas around Senkakus. the Consideration came after Chinese government vessels sailed in Japanese territorial waters around the Senkakus on Aug. 8, 15.
-(News 22/08) Moscow joins Beijing in South China Sea military manouvres; -(Washingtonpost 22/08) China slams U.S.-South Korea military drills even as it stages naval war games of its own
-(WSJ 22/08) The Misnomer of the South China Sea: The name is a recent phenomenon that conveys a false sense of ownership; - (QZ 22/08) It is time to rename the South China Sea
-(Todayonline 22/08) Chinese social media users lash out at Singapore over S China Sea dispute: Weibo postings mock PM Lee’s brief fainting spell when delivering National Day Rally speech.
-(AP 22/8) Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea dispute
-(Japan Times 21/8) China called SDF dispatch to South China Sea ‘red line,’ hinted at military action if sent: Japan will “cross a red line” if SDF vessels take part in so-called freedom of navigation operations, China's Ambassador to Japan told an official.
-(Channel NewsAsia 21/8) Singapore must choose its own place to stand on South China Sea issue: Singapore must support and strive for a “rules-based international order” and depends on words and treaties.
-(National Interest 21/8) The only way to solve the South China Sea showdown: A cooperative management regime is the only solution to the problems of the South China Sea.
-(SCMP 21/8) Why the US policy on South China Sea only helps China: In these times of economic uncertainty, American muscle flexing helps the Chinese leadership rally popular support against an external adversary.
-(Strait Times 20/8) Duterte: Won't mention South China Sea at Asean meeting: Philippine leader says Manila is moving towards bilateral talks with Beijing
-(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...