05/06/2012
-(Ibtimes 6/6) Ships Leave But China-Philippines Relations Smolder At Scarborough Shoal: After nearly two months, the two countries appear to be taking fresh steps to defuse tensions over the area; (Chinadaily 6/6) Manila charting a dangerous new course -(Philstar 6/6) US troops can use Clark, Subic bases as long as they have prior clearance from the Philippine government; (Malaya 6/6) Scarborough breakthrough
-(Inquirer 6/6) Chinese, PH ships ‘reposition’ inside Scarborough Shoal in bid to ‘ease tensions’: DFA spokesman Raul Hernandez said China moved out two government ships from a lagoon at the center of the rock formation of the shoal; (Defensenews 6/6) India, Japan To Conduct First Joint Naval Exercises
-(WSJ 5/6) Philippine-American Ties Warm Amid South China Sea Dispute: Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is scheduled to arrive in the U.S. on Wednesday on a visit to strengthen warming ties between the two countries; (Radioaustralia 5/6) US lobbies for use of 'Law of the Sea' in South China Sea dispute
-(Inquirer 5/6) Aquino, Dempsey tackle Scarborough Shoal standoff: Philippine defense and civilian officials on Monday briefed General Martin Dempsey, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, on China’s aggressive posture in the South China Sea; (Peopledaily 4/6) US should be given only limited say in S China Sea issue
-(Inquirer 5/6) Philippines says tensions ease in China sea row: China and the Philippines have repositioned some ships stationed at a disputed South China Sea shoal, (Smh 5/6) US seeks Vietnamese base to counter China
-(FP 4/6) Is America Pivoting to Asia Fast Enough? Defense Secretary Panetta has put some muscle behind the Obama administration's Pacific ambitions. But will a few more ships really be enough to stare down China?; (NYT 4/6) Lips, Teeth and the U.S. Navy
-(Guardian 4/6) US Navy hopes stealth ship answers a rising China
-(Xinhua 4/6) China says more U.S. forces in Asia-Pacific inappropriate: U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta reiterated the increased U.S. involvement in the Asia-Pacific region, outlining U.S. plans to deploy 60 percent of its navy ships in the Pacific; Freedom of South China Sea navigation fully guaranteed: FM spokesman
-(Globaltimes 4/6) Contend with US on wisdom, not warships: US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta reiterated during the 11th Shangri-La Dialogue the US strategy of shifting east coupled with the announcement to deploy 60 percent of US warships to the Pacific; (Chinadaily 4/6) De-escalating 'key word' at summit
-(Philstar 4/6) Highest ranking US military official in Phl today: In a statement, the US embassy said Gen. Martin Dempsey, chairman of the US Joint Chiefs of Staff, will visit from June 3 to 4 after attending the recently concluded Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore; (Manilastandardtoday 4/6) Philex, China may sign oil drilling deal
-(VNN 3/6) Vietnam reaffirms stance on sea dispute settlement: Sovereignty disputes at sea should be directly settled between concerned parties and be transparent in the international environment;(Xinhua 3/6) U.S. should back up its proclaimed "good intentions" in Asia-Pacific with action
-(Time 4/6) As Panetta Visits Vietnam, China Warily Eyes U.S. Plans For Shift to Asia: Panetta said ‘It will be particularly important to be able to work with partners like Vietnam; (Latimes 3/6) Panetta works to repair U.S.-Vietnam ties during historic visit
-(Boston 3/6) Panetta sends message to China on Vietnam visit: 'Washington’s intent to aid allies in the Asia-Pacific region develop and enforce maritime rights in the South China Sea'; (Latimes 3/6) Pentagon seeks return to long-abandoned military port in Vietnam
-(Ibtimes 3/6) South China Sea: China Warns US Against 'Muddying The Waters': This was in response to Washington's statement that it would increase its military presence in the region; (Asahi 3/6) Shangri-La Dialogue: Impatient China ‘absent’ from key regional security summit
-(WSJ 3/6) Panetta Visits Former U.S. Base in Vietnam: The trip was an important sign of American aspirations in the region; (WP 3/6) Defense Secretary Leon Panetta highlights U.S. ties to Vietnam during visit
-(FP 3/6) U.S. expands its 'trilateral diplomacy' in Singapore: The Obama administration is all about setting up new, smallish multilateral structures composed of allies, especially when it comes to Asia; (Globalresearch 3/6) AMERICA THREATENS CHINA: Pentagon Prepares for Confrontation in the Asia-Pacific Region
-(Defense 2/6)Remarks by Secretary Panetta at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore
-(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...