27/02/2018
-(Reuters 1/3) Philippines says any SCS energy deal must be with Chinese company, not government, said the spokesman for President Rodrigo Duterte. -(Atimes 1/3) China senses and acts on US weakness in SCS: China is a rising power and it is only natural that it would seek to expand its areas of naval operations and political influence.
-(The Nation 28/2) Silence in SCS: Why is Asean so afraid of Beijing? One reason for this toothlessness is that any statement issued by Asean must be agreed to in full
-(Lawfareblog 28/2) The British are Coming to the South China Sea, and It's About Time: More FONOPs conducted by more nations will globalize the dispute beyond U.S.-China relations.
-(Atimes 27/2) Trump urges Turnbull to flex more muscle: But Australia remains torn between joining America's new Cold War or playing the role of regional moderator.
-(Vietnamplus 27/2) US naval ships to visit Vietnam from March 5 to 9, the group comprises of the aircraft carrier USS Carl Vinson, the guided missile cruiser USS Lake Champlain and the destroyer USS Wayne E. Meyer.
-(News.com.au 27/2) The Australian Navy may be preparing for a direct venture into the SCS: When Malcolm Turnbull met Donald Trump, China was a big talking point.
-(ABS-News 27/2) PLP Palace asked to summon Beijing’s envoy over China’s continued militarization of artificial islands and encroachment 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...
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