25/07/2011
- (NBR Special Report 7/2011) From Disputed Waters to Seas of Opportunity: Overcoming Barriers to Maritime Cooperation in East and Southeast Asia -(Daily Times 29/7) China defends carrier plans, neighbours fret over buildup - China’s neighbours are worried its aircraft carrier programme may in time intimidate regional rivals but its military on Thursday defended the plan as vital for maritime security. -(Atimes 29/7) China averts collision in South China Sea – For Beijing, the core issue of sovereignty must not be resolved by radical approaches such as war, nor through multilateral arenas - (Asahi 29/7) China confirms 1st aircraft carrier, ups ante in South China Sea dispute - It'll support for diplomatic advantage in territorial negotiations over the South China Sea. - (Oil Voice 28/7) Insight: Exploration in South East Asia - A such huge resources may remain undiscovered and if Yes, where might they be? -(Wall Street Journal 28/7) China Says Carrier Won't Alter Naval Strategy; (Inquirer 287) Philippine military downplays China’s aircraft carrier - The Armed Forces of the Philippines says there was “no cause for alarm” over China’s first aircraft carrier and the construction of two similar vessels - (Asia Times Online 28/7) US in ‘denial’ over China’s Pacific strategy: China is close to achieving the same spy satellite capabilities as the United States and making advances in its drone and missile technologies are feeding into US theories that Beijing is pursuing a multi-faceted strategy to reshape the dynamics of military power in Asia. - (AFP/Channel News Asia 28/7) China downplays capability of first aircraft carrier: China sought to downplay the capability of its first aircraft carrier on Wednesday, saying the vessel would be used for training and "research", amid concerns over the country's military build-up - (AFP/Manila Times 28/7) SE Asian navies seek closer ties amid sea spat: the forum was held for the “purpose of enhancing collaboration, cooperation, among the Asean navies.” - (The Nation 28/7) China - like all of us – needs to compromise: we hope, smaller nations like those in Asean can find their common interests to stand up to the big powers on the block. -(Israelnationalnews 27/7) Clinton Challenges China: 'We Are Here to Stay' - Implicitly opposing the Chinese position that claims the entire South China Sea on historical grounds, Clinton called upon China to produce legal arguments consonant with today's Law of the Sea. - (Hindustan Times 27/7) China tells US to halt spy plane flights, saying they have "severely harmed" trust between the two countries. - (Reuters 27/7) China boosts naval power with carrier program: sources: China is building two aircraft carriers as part of a military modernization program that is causing concern among other Asian countries; China protests against U.S. spy flights near its coast: report: China warned that recent U.S. surveillance flights near its coast have severely harmed mutual trust and were a major obstacle to better military ties between the two countries. - (Wall Street Journal 27/7) China Says Aircraft Carrier Only for Research, Training and would not affect its defensive naval strategy. - (Star Advertiser 27/7) New Philippine warship visiting Pearl Harbor: the warship will patrol the South China Sea close to the disputed Spratly Islands. - (Inquirer Global Nation 27/7) Why China will not bring the Spratlys issue to the United Nations: Based on applicable international maritime and related laws, China knows that if she petitions the ICJ or the ITLS to affirm her dubious claim that she owns everything in the South China Sea aka West Philippine Sea — her chances of winning are about as likely as having a snowfall in the Sahara desert. - (Seattle Times 27/7) Southeast Asia navy chiefs meet amid tensions: Vietnam —Malaysia's naval chief urged Beijing on Wednesday to respect the sovereignty of other claimants in disputed South China Sea waters. - (Malaya 27/7) Aquino meets US Pacific Command chief: Details of the meeting were not disclosed but the dispute on the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) was expected to be raised. - (The Diplomat 26/7) China’s Zero-Sum Game: “…not only have the United States and its allies not tried to hinder China’s growth, they have actually helped provide the CCP a stable regional environment free of charge.” - (Inquirer News 26/7) President Aquino: Philippines to protect ‘what’s ours’: The Philippines is ready to use military force to protect “what is ours” in the West Philippine Sea, President Aquino said on Monday amid a deepening rift with China. - (Manila Bulletin 26/7) US admiral here for visit: the commander of the United States Pacific Command Admiral Robert F. Willard is now in the Philippines for a three-day visit to discuss the strategic Philippine-US partnership and a broad range of security issues concerning the region. - (Straits Times 26/7) Japan, S. Korea, US in tune on sea talks: JAPAN has agreed to stand with South Korea and the United States on thorny territorial disputes in the South China Sea, but political instability at home could scuttle the trilateral cooperation. - (Daily Yomiuri 26/7) Japan must support ASEAN on rules to deal with China: Japan and the United States need to closely cooperate with ASEAN nations in patiently urging China to agree on efforts to make more effective rules. - (Inquirer 26/7) Strong warning to China: In the strongest warning so far to China, President Aquino declared in his State of the Nation Address on Monday that the Philippines is ready to defend its territorial claims in the South China Sea (renamed West Philippine Sea) with beefed-up military forces. - (Japan Times 25/7) China-ASEAN pact important to Japan: Rising tensions risk stability in key sea corridor - (Today Online 25/7) Clinton calls for global response to rising South China Sea risks: Hillary Clinton said "the rest of the world needs to weigh in" on resolving disputes over the South China Sea, where confrontation threatens to disrupt one of the world's busiest shipping lanes. - (VOA 24/7) U.S., Indonesia Urge Further Action on South China Sea: “U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Indonesian Foreign Minister Marti Natalegawa discussed the issue in a bilateral meeting in Bali”; South China Sea Dispute Continues to Dominate ASEAN Forum: ASEAN leaders say progress has been made in developing guidelines to help resolve conflicting claims to oil and gas reserves in the South China Sea. - (Bernama 24/7) Guidelines Will Pave Way Towards Preventive Diplomacy – Anifah: Malaysia believes that the guidelines to implement DOC of parties in South China Sea will pave the way for collective efforts towards preventive diplomacy and confidence-building measures in the region. - (Bloomberg 25/7) Global Response to S. China Sea Risks Needed “U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said ‘the rest of the world needs to weigh in’ on resolving disputes over the South China Sea, where confrontation threatens to disrupt one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes.” - (Jakarta Post 24/7) South China Sea disputes need urgent work: Clinton: "We ... urge that ASEAN move quickly, I would even add urgently, to adopt a code of conduct that will avoid any problems in the vital sea lanes and territorial waters of the South China Sea." - (GMA News 24/7) 2 Chinese journalists deported after manhandling Aquino’s brother-in-law: “Bureau of Immigration officials deported journalists Han Yang and Miliyasi after one of them reportedly grabbed Eldon Cruz, husband of Aquino’s sister Maria Elena “Ballsy” Aquino-Cruz, on the collar while en route to Cebu City on Friday morning, a “24 Oras” report said Sunday.
-(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...