26/03/2018
-(Reuters 27/3) Satellite images reveal show of force by Chinese navy in South China Sea: Dozens of Chinese naval vessels are exercising this week with an aircraft carrier in a large show of force off Hainan island in the South China Sea. -(Japan Times 26/3) Why the South China Sea is critical to security: China’s cost-free change of the status quo in the South China Sea has resulted in costs for other countries.
-(Reuters 25/3) China air force drills again in South China Sea, Western Pacific, calling such exercises the best preparation for war.
-(Reuters 23/3) U.S. warship sails near disputed South China Sea island: The destroyer Mustin traveled close to Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands and carried out maneuvering operations.
-(CNN 23/3) Trump hits China with tariffs, heightening concerns of global trade war: In addition to the tariffs, the US also plans to impose new investment restrictions.
-(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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