30/05/2018
-(CNN 1/6) US warns of ability to take down Chinese artificial islands, said Lt. Gen. Kenneth McKenzie, director of the Joint Staff. -(VNExpress 1/6) China elevates combat readiness in South China Sea, experts say: Asian giant moves to realize ambitions articulated by Xi at 19th Communist Party National Congress.
-(Reuters 30/5) Mattis says U.S. to continue operations in South China Sea: The U.S. would continue to confront what Washington sees as China’s militarization of islands in the SCS.
-(CNN 29/5) Duterte will 'go to war' over South China Sea resources: Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte has said China will cross a red line if it unilaterally mines the natural resources of the South China Sea.
-(USNI 29/5) Two U.S. Warships Conduct SCS Freedom Of Navigation Operation: The FON operation in the Paracel Island chain was called a “serious infringement on China’s sovereignty” by China.
-(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...