04/04/2017
-(Reuters 6/4) China fighter plane spotted on South China Sea island: “This isn’t a first, but it’s the first time in a year," said AMTI director Greg Poling. -(CNN 6/4) Duterte orders Philippines military to occupy islands: Duterte's comments seem to mark a departure from his previous policy, and suggests a desire to pursue the type of militarization Beijing has been accused of bringing to the region.
-(AMTI 6/4) The modernization of the Vietnam People’s Navy: Grand Goals and Limited Options: In deploying the full fleet, the VPN became the owner of the largest submarine fleet in Southeast Asia.
-(AMTI 5/4) Tracking China’s coast guard off Borneo: There is a near-constant presence of China’s coast guard vessels at Luconia Shoals.-(The Jakarta Post 5/4) Indonesia must lead for sake of its interests in South China Sea: Indonesia is the only country in the region with the requisite moral authority and capacity for leadership on the disputes.
-(Reuters 4/4) China, ASEAN make progress on framework deal on disputed sea, said the Philippine acting foreign minister.
-(CNBC 4/4) Military nightmare scenario brewing in the East China Sea: While the world watches mounting military tensions in the SCS, another, more ominous situation is brewing in the East China Sea that could be the trigger point for a major war between the superpowers.
-(CNN 4/4) PH envoy explains approach to sensitive issues with China: It would be best to focus first on things the Philippines could agree on with the Asian superpower.
-(Lowy Institute 3/4) What is Vietnam’s fishing flotilla doing at Scarborough Shoal? Significantly, Vietnam Coast Guard vessels are also present. –(PhilStar 3/4) Seen fishing on Panatag, Vietnam gains from Philippines' arbitral win
-(National Interest 3/4) China's South China Sea Challenge: What Should Donald Trump Do? Beijing’s actions are forcing the Trump administration to make tough choices.
-(PhilStar 2/4) US guided-missile destroyer now in Subic: The USS Fitzgerald of the US Carrier Strike Group 5 made a brief port call in Subic before taking part in the joint naval drill in South Korea.
-(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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