24/01/2011
- (MOFA Vietnam 26/1) Viet Nam asks China to remove wrongful data in its SBSM map service - (Manila Bulletin 29/1) The joint US-China commitment: plus or minus for Philippines? - The above summary comes from the Joint US-China Statement at the conclusion of President Hu Jintao’s State Visit to the US last January 20. So – how did the encounter between these two global giants really turn out? - (ZeeNews 29/1) China gives glimpses of its 1st aircraft carrier - People's Daily, the official organ of the ruling Communist Party of China, carried a brief video showing the ship undergoing sea trials. - (Brudirect 29/1) Brunei's Peace Efforts In Asean Lauded - it [Brunei] could play a role in peacekeeping efforts, that is, "to be more active in the deliberations with other countries in the South China Sea to seek the best ways to transform the conflict potential in the South China Sea into a potential for cooperation among them.", the Indonesia Ambassador to Brunei Handriyo Kusumo Priyo said.
- (Jamestown Foundation 28/1) The Snow Dragon Moves into the Arctic Ocean Basin - In a warming and changing Arctic, China is stepping up its activities in the Arctic Ocean Basin. While China’s interests and policy objectives in the Arctic Ocean Basin remain unclear, Beijing is increasingly active and vocal on the international stage on issues that concern the region
- (The Manila Times 28/1) US enters Spratlys standoff - Kurt Campbell, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific Affairs, said that the US government believes that it is important for the Philippines to “develop confidence level” in maritime issues, especially those pertaining to territorial claims over the Spratlys.
- (The Canadian Press 28/1) Facing more assertive China, US and Japan push back in Pacific power tussle
- (The Straits Times/Viet-studies 26/1) China wants to resolve South China Sea issue
- (Asiaone News 26/1) Taiwan adds frigates to deter China fishing boats
- (Global Times 25/1) China, ASEAN FMs meet in Yunnan - Analysts expect these senior diplomats to tap into bitter South China Sea issues.
- (Straít Times/Viet-studies 24/1) South China Sea clashes possible
- (Asahi Shimbun 27/1) China's new missile capability raises tensions - This could pose a serious threat to the freedom of movement of the U.S. Navy in the Western Pacific and even neutralize its power projection capabilities. This is also a grave concern for Japan.
- (The Nation 25/1) China to increase expenditure on oil, gas exploration; (Upstream Online 24/1)Cameron wins China Sea job - US oilfield services player Cameron said it has received an order to supply subsea production systems for a deep-water and offshore gas processing and pipeline project in the South China Sea.
- (AEI 24/1) Hu Cares? - The policy of "engagement" is to blame for this failure. Even to mark the milestones of China's military progress is regarded by Beijing and its apologists as a threat to "the relationship" and an effort to "contain" China.
- (Daily Yomiuri Online 24/1) China must fulfill intl responsibilities - China, which is on the way to superpower status with its economic wealth and military strength, has become increasingly assertive. Moves by this rising nation have the potential to bring structural changes to the balance of power in the Asia-Pacific region
- (The Telegraph 23/1) Appeasement is the proper policy towards Confucian China - We all learned at school how the status quo powers mismanaged the spectacular rise of Germany before World War I, a strategic revolution so like the rise of China today.
- (SCMP/Viet-studies 22/1) Conspicuous quiet on South China Sea
- (The Wall Street Journal 22/1) Reframe U.S.-China Relations
-(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...
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