29/08/2017
-(Strait Times 1/9) Asean, China meet to set stage for negotiations on South China Sea Code of Conduct: Asean and China adopted the framework of the COC in the South China Sea at their meeting on Aug 6. -(Vietnamplus 31/8) Vietnam deeply concerned about China’s upcoming military drill in the waters off the mouth of the Gulf of Tonkin.
-(War on the Rocks 29/8) Countering Chinese coercion: The case of Doklam: When China confronts a significantly weaker target, such as Bhutan, it will only be deterred by the actions of a stronger third party.
-(RSIS 29/8) Beijing’s Challenge to ASEAN and UNCLOS and the Necessity of a New Multi-tiered Approach, ranging from investments in capacity building to the provision of coastguards to police and protect resources within the EEZ of claimant states.
-(Reuters 28/8) China to Build Methane Hydrate Venture in South China Sea, to make use of “flammable ice” found in the Shenhu areas, after initial tests proved their utility in May.
-(National Interest 27/8) How China Plans to Win a War in the South China Sea: Rather than revert to pure people’s war on the Maoist pattern, PLA commanders could pursue a mix of small- and big-unit engagements against the U.S.-led coalition.
-(Defense One 25/8) Beijing’s Latest Moves in the South China Sea Spark Fears of a New Land Grab: Alarm bells sounded when Chinese ships recently gathered at Sandy Cay, a set of sandbars close to Thitu Island.
-(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...