28/05/2012
-(Xinhua 1/6) Beijing defends interests in Asia-Pacific: Beijing on Thursday urged Washington to respect China's interests in the Asia-Pacific region; (Chinadaily 1/6) China's restraint clear to all -(Nationmultimedia 1/6) China, Myanmar highlighted in Asia's geopolitical scene: Two dynamic changes in Asia came to the forefront at the 2012 World Economic Forum East Asia's session on "Geopolitics: the rise of China and the opening up of Myanmar"; (BBC 1/6) China factor to dominate top defence summit
-(Channelnewsasia 31/5) China urges US to respect its interests in Asia as US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta began a visit to the region aimed at shoring up US naval power; (Maritimesecurity 31/5) New Chinese ship causes alarm
-(Xinhua 31/5) Fishing ban to start on East China Sea: The annual fishing ban on the East China Sea will begin from noon Friday, the East China Sea Fishery Bureau under the Ministry of Agriculture said Thursday; (NYT 31/5) Beijing Exhibiting New Assertiveness in South China Sea
-(Theglobeandmai 31/5) JAMES MANICOM.Troubled waters: Canada and the South China Sea. Even as it seeks greater engagement with Asia, Ottawa has remained silent in the face of Chinese belligerence over a disputed tract of ocean. Perhaps that is for the best; (Yale 30/5) Why U.S. Senate should ratify Law of the Sea Treaty
-(Straitstimes 30/5) Philippines, China agree to restrain in standoff: The defence chiefs of China and the Philippines have agreed to show restraint in their countries' 2-month-old standoff at a disputed shoal; (Inquirer 29/5) Which country is the ‘hoodlum’?
-(Nhandan 29/5) ASEAN defense ministers meets in Cambodia: A Vietnamese delegation led by Defence Minister, General Phung Quang Thanh, participated in the 6th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting which took place in the Cambodian; (Focustaiwan29/5) China not to let South China Sea dispute worsen: retired admiral
-(Inquirer 29/5) China alarmed by Clinton’s comments on West Philippine Sea: China has expressed concern about remarks made by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; (Theglobeandmai 29/5) In the South China Sea, two superpowers flex their muscles
-(Philstar 29/5) China slams Clinton's remarks on South China Sea row: China has expressed concern over US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s remarks that China’s claims in the South China Sea exceeded what was permitted by the UNCLOS; (Inquirer 29/5)China alarmed by Clinton’s comments on West Philippine Sea
-(Chinadaily 28/5) China welcomes new Philippine ambassador: Philippine President Benigno S Aquino III designated career diplomat Brady the country's ambassador to China earlier this month; Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hong Lei's Remarks on on Huangyan Island Incident
-(Nationmultimedia 28/5) Temperatures rising in the South China Sea: The code of conduct being drawn up by Asean is much needed to defuse conflict; (Chinadaily 28/5) Philippines must stop running amok
-(Interaksyo 28/5) Beijing reminds Clinton: US must not meddle in South China Sea row: Last Wednesday, the United States’ top diplomat said that China’s claims in the disputed waters exceeded what was permitted by the UNCLOS; (Idsa 28/5) The China Bull in the Ring
-(Defensenews 27/5) Shangri-La Talks to Tackle South China Sea Crisis: The 11th Asia Security Summit in Singapore June 1-3 will take place against a backdrop of renewed U.S. pledges to defend Asia-Pacific allies growing nervous about aggressive Chinese territorial claims; (Cntv 27/5) China keeps closer weather records in S. China Sea
-(Gmanetwork 27/5) China issues weather forecasts for South China Sea as if it's theirs: China on Sunday said it has started issuing weather forecasts for two islands and one reef in the South China Sea, including the disputed shoal; (Xinhua 27/5)Chinese defense minister arrives in Cambodia to meet ASEAN ministers
-(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...