08/05/2018
-(National Interest 10/5) China's Plan to Conquer the South China Sea Is Now Clear: China’s intent with regard to the SCS has been evident for years. But Beijing’s big lie has finally been laid bare. -(Bloomberg 10/5) China Sends Military Plane to Third South China Sea Airstrip: amid renewed complaints about the country expanding its military presence in the busy shipping lane.
-(Vietnamplus 8/5) Vietnam asks China to maintain peace in East Sea: Vietnam asks China not to conduct militarised activities and withdraw all military equipment that it has illegally deployed in structures belonging to Vietnam’s sovereignty
-(VNExpress 7/5) Vietnam facing China’s renewed assertiveness in South China Sea: Two years of relative tranquility are about to end and countries should brace themselves for a choppy year ahead.
-(ABS-CBN News 7/5) Chinese PM: China, ASEAN to keep stability in South China Sea, dispite they frequently have different views on the issue.
-(Fox News 7/5) Recent developments surrounding the South China Sea
-(PhilStar 7/5) PLP Senate probe into Chinese missiles in South China Sea sought
-(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...