03/02/2017
-(Atimes 3/2) What has Beijing achieved in the South China Sea: China has come close to establishing de facto control of the South China Sea and greatly expanded its position inside the entire so-called 1st Island Chain. -(The Guardian 2/2) Steve Bannon: 'We're going to war in the South China Sea ... no doubt': Only months ago Donald Trump’s chief strategist predicted military involvement in east Asia and the Middle East in Breitbart radio shows. –(Independent 2/2) Bannon is right, a war could break out in the South China Sea
-(DW 2/2) Will Tillerson back up tough talk on the South China Sea? Trump's call to beef up the US Navy to a 355-ship fleet , is a sign that the US intends to increase its strategic posture.
-(News.com.au 2/2) Former ADF head says China’s military rise in South China Sea is almost complete: A senior defence expert has warned it’s “too late” to stop China from taking ownership of the South China Sea.
-(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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