03/05/2012
-(The-diplomat 2/5) Is the Philippines an Orphan? The ongoing standoff between the Philippines and China raises troubling questions about the response to Chinese territorial assertiveness in the South China Sea; Pivot Out, Rebalance In -(Scmp 2/5) Multilateral dialogue can anchor stability in South China Sea, not military alliances as tensions over the just concluded US-Philippine war games demonstrate; (Inquirer 2/5) US vows to help PH build sea patrol capability
-(Abs-cbnnews 2/5)After troops, US sends 'Mercy' to South China Sea: To help assuage fears of growing militarization of the South China Sea, the United States Navy is mounting a high-profile humanitarian mission in the region; (Lowyinterpreter 2/5) Why the South China Sea matters
-(Chinapost 1/5) Legislators visit Taiping Island as South China Sea simmers: A group of lawmakers yesterday made an unannounced visit to a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea for a brief inspection tour
-(Interaksyon 1/5) US expresses neutrality in South China Sea as it urged claimants to ensure freedom of navigation and maintain peace in the area.
-(Eurasiareview 1/5) What Is Causing South Sea Stand Offs – Analysis: Most of April saw the South China Sea dispute over sections of the Spratly Islands between China and the Philippines escalate to an unprecedented level.
-(NYT 1/5) U.S. Reaffirms Defense of Philippines in Standoff With China: Hillary said “We oppose the threat or use of force by any party to advance its claim and we will remain in close contact with our ally, the Philippines.”
-(Focustaiwan1/5)Taiwan renews sovereignty claim over South China Sea islands: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Taiwan remains willing to work with other countries on exploring resources in the South China Sea
-(CNN 30/4) 4 South Korean coast guard personnel wounded in clash with Chinese sailors while trying to apprehend Chinese sailors in Korean waters, a coast guard official said; (The-american-interest 30/4)High Noon in Beijing
-(Yale 30/4) Asia Caught Between Rivals China and US: While cozying up to China for trade, Asians turn to the US for security
-(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...