02/05/2018
-(The Guardian 3/5) China deploys cruise missiles on South China Sea outposts: Missiles could targets ships and aircraft, according to CNBC, and mark another step in the militarisation of the disputed islands. -(The Diplomat 2/5) Now is Not the Time to Back Down in the SCS: Realpolitik cannot triumph over Moralpolitik.
-(National Interest 30/4) China's 'New' Map Aims to Extend South China Sea Claims: If Beijing moves to back the academics’ assertions, it could inflame already boiling tensions with smaller Southeast Asian claimants.
-(Stratfor 30/4) What Beijing is Building in the South China Sea: As Beijing continues to build up its capabilities across the South China Sea, tools like electronic warfare equipment will make the country better positioned to continue asserting its territorial claims in the region.
(CNN 28/4) ASEAN: Recent militarization in SCS 'erodes trust, confidence'
-(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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