05/09/2017
-(GMA Network 6/9) Philippine official reveals bow number of Chinese ship that planted flag off Kota Island (Loaita Island): Chinese fishing vessel with Bow Number 23168 allegedly planted a Chinese flag seven nautical miles off Kota Island. -(Nikkei 6/9) Indonesia, Japan deepen talks on joint development in SCS: Fisheries development, security cooperation aimed at countering Chinese pressures.
-(Vietnamplus 5/9) China asked to respect Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa: China’s announcement of launching a live-fire drill in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) Archipelago is a serious violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty over the archipelago.
-(The Diplomat 4/9) How America Can Keep From Losing in the South China Sea: Washington is losing ground in the South China Sea, and risks making the situation lasting unless America imposes “real” strategic costs to China.
-(ABC 3/9) Australia and Timor-Leste strike deal to end maritime boundary dispute in what is being described as a "landmark day" in the relationship between the two nations.
-(Channel News 2/9) US planning more regular South China Sea patrols, as many as two to three a month.
-(Channel NewsAsia 2/9) China demands Indonesia rescind decision to rename part of South China Sea: China said Indonesia’s move to change an “internationally accepted name” results in the “complication and expansion of the dispute, and affects peace and stability”.
-(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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