11/07/2012
-(Thejakartapost 11/7)RI wants “traffic signs” in South China Sea: Indonesia wants this COC to be more practical, rather than just repeating the elements of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea; (Peopledaily 11/7) South China Sea waters kept safe for all -(Straitstimes 11/7) Philippines to bid out three South China Sea blocs: The three blocs in the South China Sea, off the coast of the western Philippine island of Palawan; (Kyodonews 11/7) Japan, ASEAN foreign ministers discuss S. China Sea tensions
-(Gmanetwork 11/7) ASEAN struggles over maritime dispute with China: China and Southeast Asian countries struggled to make progress Wednesday on a code of conduct designed to ease tension in the flashpoint SCS; (Abs-cbnnews 11/7) PH eyes code of conduct on S. China Sea
-(FP 10/7) The troubled waters of the South China sea: For China's top leaders, this is not a good time for confrontations with the neighbors; (WP 10/7) Clinton supports Vietnam on South China Sea but concerned about lack of online freedom
-(Nationalinterest 10/7) The Roiling South China Sea Dispute: Vietnam and the Philippines currently present the principal challenges to China’s expansive claims in those waters; (Indiatimes 10/7)China warns ASEAN on South China Sea row
-(Theaustralian 10/7) Hun Sen calls for ASEAN South China Sea code: Tension over competing claims in the South China Sea promises to be the hot-button issue of the meetings; (BBC 10/7) Asean seeks China agreement on South China Sea code
-(WSJ 10/7) Clinton Visit Puts Spotlight on South China Sea as well as the growing significance of a relatively new actor in the region's power plays: tiny, landlocked Laos; (Sunstar 10/7) Asean agrees on rules for South China Sea conduct
-(Thejakartaglobe 10/7) Asean Members Embrace Code of Conduct for South China Sea: Southeast Asian nations presented a united front on Monday as their foreign ministers hammered out rules of engagement to be included in a legally binding code of conduct for the disputed SCS; (Cntv 10/7) China willing to discuss South China Sea with ASEAN
-(Peopledaily 10/7) Can the US, Philippines fulfill their desires on the S. China Sea dispute?: The Philippines has been playing a role of "daring vanguard" in vying for the sovereignty of the South China Sea since 2010; (Abs-cbnnews 10/7)ASEAN wants UN law to settle South China Sea dispute
-(WSJ 9/7) Japan Steps Up to the South China Sea Plate: Tokyo is confronting Beijing and increasing defense ties with Asean members to protect maritime trade; (Philstar 9/7)3 Chinese ships still in Panatag
-(Gov 8/7)ASEAN, China hold informal consultation on COC: The ASEAN-China Informal Consultation on the Code of Conduct in the East Sea (COC) was held in Phnom Penh, Cambodia on July 8; (Chinadaily 8/7)Xi urges world to seek peace together
-(Reuters 8/7)SE Asia in a quandary over U.S.-China rivalry: A U.S.-China tug-of-war over Southeast Asian influence is proving to be a critical test for Washington's "pivot" East as Beijing strengthens its economic and military clout in its own backyard; (Inquirer 8/7) New tack on dispute with China: Just wait
-(Abs-cbnnews 8/7)Maritime dispute to dominate Asian security meet while the US will be at pains to stress it seeks cooperation with China; (Chinadaily 8/7) S China Sea wildlife survey planned
-(Xinhua 8/7)Chinese patrol ships conclude mission in S. China Sea: Four Chinese patrol ships have returned to the southern city of Guangzhou after concluding their 13-day mission in the South China Sea; (Kyodonews 8/7) ASEAN, China agree to start talks on S. China Sea code of conduct
-(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...