24/04/2017
-(Reuters 27/4) Push for South China Sea code stirs ASEAN suspicions about Beijing's endgame: "Some of us in ASEAN believe this is just another ploy by China to buy time," said one senior diplomat. -(PhilStar 27/4) Indonesia's Widodo suggests joint infrastructure projects in South China Sea: A Code of Conduct in the South China Sea is needed, but it would only be a process towards an agreement.
-(USNI 26/4) PACOM to conduct South China Sea FONOPs ‘Soon,’ but also needs China to help with North Korea: Harris called China “aggressive” and said the country does not “seem to respect the international agreements they’ve signed.”
-(Channel NewsAsia 26/4) ASEAN statement to go easy on Beijing over South China Sea dispute, and exclude references to militarisation or island-building.
-(SCMP 26/4) Is Philippines offering Beijing an olive branch over SCS? Manila will push for code of conduct to govern disputed waters at upcoming ASEAN summit. -(CNA 25/4) Trade and SCS likely issues on agenda at ASEAN Summit this week.
-(Xinhua 25/4) China begins deep-sea probe in South China Sea, the beginning of the second stage of China's 38th oceanic expedition.
-(Janes 25/4) Indonesia issues tender to upgrade naval pier on South China Sea island, allowing the deployment of larger vessels in the disputed maritime region.
-(SCMP 24/4) China’s coastguard staking claim to contested reefs in South China Sea: Near constant patrols at Luconia Shoals are a signal that China plans to maintain a maritime presence to most of the SCS.
-(Xinhua 23/4) Chinese submersible Jiaolong tested ahead of South China Sea dive: Jiaolong's South China Sea dive is part of the second stage of China's 38th ocean scientific expedition.
-(The New York Times 21/4) Philippines Sends Defense Chief to disputed South China Sea Island: The Chinese challenged the flight at least four times on radio as it passed through the region. –(Inquirer 21/4) China warns PH military planes in South China Sea
-(USNI News 21/4) China and U.S. maintain fundamental rifts in talking about the SCS: The widely different definitions given to phrases, such as “freedom of navigation” or “rule of law,” between the West and Beijing greatly complicate the disputes in the SCS.
-(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...