Weekly Bulletin 5/12-11/12

Vietnam calls for a peaceful resolution for South China Sea disputes; China flies nuclear-capable bomber in South China Sea; Manila will not help US on patrols in South China Sea; US Senator introduces Bill targeting Chinese aggression in South China Sea…

13/12/2016

Weekly Bulletin 12/12-18/12

China’s Liaoning aircraft carrier conducts first live-fire drill; Vietnam opposes China’s celebration of so-called island recovery; Duterte says he’ll set aside South China Sea feud ruling against Beijing; Philippines, China coast guards meet…

20/12/2016

Weekly News 19/12-25/12

-(Stratfor 20/12) More Than Meets the Eye in the South China Sea: The diplomatic tussle over a U.S. underwater drone could be tied to China's nuclear strategy. -(Reuters 19/12) U.S. sees China returning drone as early as Tuesday in South China Sea, at an agreed location in the South China Sea.

20/12/2016

Weekly News 25/12 - 31/12

-(NZherald 27/12) China is mobilising hundreds of missiles to disputed islands, US officials claim: Beijing recently shipped the missles to its non-contested Hainan Island in the South China Sea, will be moved to the country's disputed man-made islands over coming months. -(Reuters 26/12) Chinese carrier enters South China Sea amid renewed tension: Global Times said the exercise showed how the carrier...

26/12/2016

Weekly Bulletin 19/12-25/12

China opposes accusation that it stealed US’s UUV; China offers $14 million arms package to the Philippines; PH opposes both US and China for operating in its EEZ; China must explain grounds for U.S. sea drone seizure...

27/12/2016

Weekly Bulletin 26/12-1/1

Chinese carrier enters South China Sea amid renewed tension; Philippines Duterte says no concern about China militarization, manmade isles; Philippines may relocate naval drills with US to appease China...

03/01/2017

Weekly News 02/01 - 08/01

-(Sputniknews 04/01) Aircraft Carrier Group in South China Sea is Testing New Weapons: Beijing’s military exercises in the region have set some neighboring nations on edge, especially Taiwan and Japan -(CNN 04/01) Why is Trump sweet on Russia and sour on China? : a reason could be Trump's belief that the US should do more work with Russia to defeat terrorism

05/01/2017

Weekly News 09/01 - 15/01

-(MB 09/01) ASEAN keen to further fast-track S. China Sea code of conduct: ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh told Kyodo News in a recent written interview that "ASEAN and China have agreed to intensify consultations on the COC to meet the deadline." -(Nikkei 09/01) Taiwan president meets US Sen. Cruz despite Beijing pressure: Tsai also reportedly lunched with Trump advisors in Houston; -(Asiancorrespondent...

09/01/2017

Weekly Bulletin 2/1-8/1

China is building a floating nuke plant in South China Sea; Philippines says South China Sea ruling not on agenda at ASEAN summit; US, Japan agreed to boost alliance relationship…

10/01/2017

Weekly News 16/1-22/1

-(Nationalinterest 18/01) Trump was not likely to change the situation dramatically: Greater risks loom on the horizon. -(Sky 18/01) China's warning to Donald Trump over disputed islands in South China Sea: The editor of a state-run newspaper says her country will use military force if the US interferes in the South China Sea.

16/01/2017