06/03/2018
-(CNN 5/3) US aircraft carrier in Vietnam for historic visit aimed at Beijing: For the first time since the end of the Vietnam War more than four decades ago, a US Navy aircraft carrier has arrived in the country. -(Geopolitical Monitor 5/3) US Carrier Strike Group Making Waves in the SCS: Its ceremonious arrival also underscores a closer comprehensive partnership with Vietnam, once an enemy and now a friend.
-(The Diplomat 5/3) India, Vietnam Tout International Law, Freedom of Navigation in SCS: The two countries continue their convergence over the sea.
-(SCMP5/3) Philippine judge rules out SCS gas deal unless Beijing recognises Manila’s sovereignty: Joint venture exploration project is in the Reed Bank area of disputed waterway, which The Hague ruled was part of the Philippines’ exclusive economic zone.
-(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...