29/11/2016
-(Nikkei 31/11) Trump should get tough in the South China Sea: Smart diplomacy could produce stronger, more self-reliant Asian allies -(Bloomberg 30/11) China-Singapore Tensions Spill Into Open After Customs Spat: The seizure “kills two birds with one stone by demonstrating China’s displeasure with Taiwan’s military engagement with other countries.”
-(Straittimes 30/11) Tokyo should help Asean boost maritime security capabilities in South China Sea: The government should boost intangible assistance for the coastal nations in such areas as helping them improve their legislation and developing human resources, on top of physical assistance by providing necessary equipment.
-(Foxnews 29/11) Taiwan holds rescue exercise in disputed South China Sea;(Reuters 29/11) Beijing untypically quiet on Taiwan drills in South China Sea
-(MorningUSA 29/11) US Expands Presence In Disputed Territory As Philippines Build Seaport: America also increased troops in the region through cooperation with allies in the region. Notable among these are South Korea and Japan.
-(News 28/11) Donald Trump will not back down on America’s military presence in China; (Forbes 28/11) China Tells America To Stay Away From South China Sea
-(NationalInterest 28/11) China's Shiny New Air Bases in the South China Sea: A Chinese analysis reveals significant difficulties with new airstrips built on top of reefs.
-(FocusTaiwan 28/11) Taiwan to stage disaster relief drill in South China Sea: Participants from the coastguard and navy will simulate fire fighting operations on a foreign freighter in waters near Taiping Island in the Spratlys and rescuing crew members, according to CGA.
-(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...