10/10/2017
-(Reuters 11/10) U.S. warship sails near islands Beijing claims in SCS - U.S. officials: The guided-missile destroyer carried out normal maneuvering operations that challenged “excessive maritime claims” near the Paracel Islands. -(RT 11/10) Beijing sends frigate & jets to warn off US destroyer near SCS islands, accusing the US of damaging the country’s sovereignty and security interests in the region.
-(The Guardian 9/10) All-conquering Xi: China heralds its leader in ecstatic Beijing exhibition: The Five Years On exhibit marks the end of Xi Jinping’s first term in power but some wonder whether he will ever relinquish his leadership.
-(Reuters 9/10) Philippines apologises to China for using Taiwan logo at ceremony: The Department of National Defence (DND) assured China that it, together with the armed forces, still adheres to the “One China Policy”.
-(Business-Standard 7/10) South China Sea important for Vietnam, others, says envoy: The South China Sea is important not only for countries in the region, but also for countries outside the region.
-(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...