27/09/2016
-(Nikkei 29/9) Philippines, Vietnam discuss security partnership in South China Sea: Their meeting here marked the first visit to Vietnam by a Philippine president in 22 years. -(Reuters 29/9)China armed forces warn Japan against South China sea patrols and it would not sit watching from the sidelines
-(Nikkei 29/9) Singapore PM warns against 'law of the jungle' in South China Sea and emphasized the importance of international rules for small countries like Singapore
-(National interest 28/9) Does Russia Have a South China Sea Problem?: What we’re seeing can be more accurately described as a transient confluence of limited interests, rather than a deep strategic commitment between Russia and China
-(Atimes 27/9) Chinese paper accused of fabricating South China Sea story and said Singapore’s attempt was foiled by the opposition of “many” other countries.
-(The Diplomat 27/9) France Unveils Its Defense Strategy in the South China Sea and Beyond: Now is the best time for France and for EU to strike while the iron is hot in Asia.
-(SCMP 27/9) China’s foreign ministry joins war of words against Singapore over South China Sea dispute: The recent incident underscores the difficulty Singapore faces in maintaining good ties with an assertive Beijing.
-(Straitstimes 27/9)Singapore envoy refutes China report on South China Sea: Republic's Ambassador to China Stanley Loh said Singapore did not raise the South China Sea territorial dispute or a July arbitral tribunal ruling on the dispute at a recent multilateral summit in Venezuela
-(SCMP 26/9)South China Sea fishing rights at top of Philippine president Duterte’s agenda in Beijing: Duterte might also push for more Chinese tourists to visit the Philippines, and China to relax curbs on imports of Philippine agriculture products
-(Philstar 26/9)US concerned over Philippines' sea row agenda, says Yasay: Duterte's government has been forging a foreign policy that is relatively distant from the US while cozying with China.
-(Stratfor 26/9)Cooperation as a Means to All Ends in the South China Sea: The shifting status quo in the South China Sea may give claimant states, especially China, second thoughts about entering into joint development deals.
-(Navytimes 26/9)4-star admiral wants to confront China. The White House says not so fast: Dm. Harry Harris is proposing a muscular U.S. response to China's island-building that may include launching aircraft and conducting military operations within 12 miles of man-made islands
-(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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