04/07/2016
-(Reuters 5/7) China says wants peace after paper warns on South China Sea clash: China's government sought to downplay fears of conflict in the South China Sea after an influential state-run newspaper said on Tuesday that Beijing should prepare for military confrontation. -(ABS-CBN News 5/7) Chinese, US experts hold dialogue to calm SCS dispute: Former Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo and former U.S. Deputy Secretary of State John D. Negroponte delivered keynote speeches at the event. -(Foreign Policy 5/7) Beijing Takes its SCS PR Campaign to Washington
-(Channel NewsAsia 5/7) Philippines offers China talks on maritime disputes: This comment from Duterte were the first since becoming president confirming he was open to talks.
-(National Interest 5/7) SCS Showdown: America Must Step Up to Face Off with China: China is prepared to reject the UN’s decision. What is America going to do about it? Is the South China Sea the Stage for the Next World War?
-(IHS Jane 5/7)China, Russia may hold joint naval exercise in South China Sea: This annual Sino-Russian naval exercise 'Joint Sea' may be conducted in SCS this September.
-(Reuters 5/7) Chinese paper says should prepare for South China Sea armed clash: The state-run Global Times said the dispute now faces further escalation due to the threat posed by the tribunal to China's sovereignty. -(CNN 5/7) Philippines vs China: Why a South China Sea ruling may change Asia
-(VNExpress 4/7) China’s drill “seriously violates Vietnam’s sovereignty”, and is against international laws
-(Atimes 4/7) China offers Philippines talks if sea ruling ignored: China Daily: “Manila must put aside the result of the arbitration in a substantive approach,” government-run English newspaper quoted one source as saying.
-(Reuters 3/7) China to hold drills in South China Sea ahead of court ruling: The drills would take place from July 5-11, and gave coordinates for the drills that cover an area from the east of China's Hainan island down to and including the Paracels. -(Forbes 1/7) Disadvantaged China: Beijing Says South China Sea Case 'A Trap Schemed' By U.S.
-(Chicago Tribune 3/7) G-7 to demand China respect international ruling over SCS: The Japanese government is coordinating with other G-7 nations to issue a joint statement that will demand that China respect the upcoming international ruling.
-(Japan Times 2/7) Japan’s U.N. envoy airs concern over SCS disputes: He added that the U.N. Security Council will take up the issue if requested.
-(Vietnamplus 1/7) Vietnam hopes for fair decision on Philippines-China dispute, creating a foundation to peacefully handle disputes in that region.
-(America Navy 1/7) Carrier Strike Group 5 conducts patrol in SCS: The forward-deployed ships are operating here to maintain the seas open for all to use.
-(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...