02/03/2017
-(The Diplomat 2/3) The Philippines' South China Sea Flip-Flop: The Duterte administration’s inconsistent approach toward the disputes is making diplomacy even more difficult. -(Reuters 1/3) Is Beijing outflanking the United States in the South China Sea? Some military experts project that within a little more than a decade, China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy may have more warships than Washington under its command. –(Business Insider 1/3) Here's how the US military is sticking it to Beijing in the South China Sea
-(ABS CBN News 1/3) Time to lower expectations on Code of Conduct in South China Sea, since circumstances have changed since 2002 when the original idea for a code of conduct was hatched.
-(Atimes 28/2) The South China Sea and the Times Square squad car: Are US Navy patrols in the South China Sea the "right of incoherent passage?"
-(Vietnamplus 28/2) Vietnam rejects China’s new fishing regulations: This unilateral decision runs counter to the spirit and wording of the DOC, and makes the SCS situation continuously complicated and tense.
-(Atimes 27/2) China vs. America in the SCS: What Should Donald Trump Do? Washington must send a clear signal to Beijing: that it understands its concerns and is willing to address them in a responsible way that benefits all claimants in the region. Doing so should mitigate the risk of military conflict and prevent a strategic miscalculation on both sides.
-(Channel NewsAsia 27/2) Philippines needs clarity on China ties before lifting SCS exploration halt: It is being studied whether it is "high time to lift the suspension," Energy Secretary Alfonso Cusi said.
-(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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