24/04/2018
-(The Diplomat 26/4) The South China Sea and ASEAN's 32nd Summit Meeting: Will Cambodia once again undermine ASEAN’s position on the South China Sea? -(The Globe and Mail 24/4) Canada Senate passes motion condemning China’s ‘hostile behaviour’ in SCS: The measure decries the “escalating and hostile behaviour exhibited by the People’s Republic of China in the South China Sea”
G7 Foreign Ministers Issue Communique Addressing East & South China Seas, Connectivity
-(Vietnamplus 24/4) China’s fishing ban in Vietnamese waters valueless: Coastal localities were also requested to encourage fishermen to maintain their normal fishing activities in Vietnam’s waters and go sailing in groups in order to support each other at sea.
-(The Washington Post 23/4) Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
-(RAND) A Preliminary Assessment of Indonesia's Maritime Security Threats and Capabilities: This study identifies the threats and priority areas for Indonesia in the maritime security domain as a first step in an overall assessment of capability requirements and gaps.
-(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...