Weekly News 5/3 - 11/3

-(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...

06/03/2018

ASEAN military chiefs push for peace in South China Sea

Military chiefs of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) pushed for peace in the disputed South China Sea, as they also stressed the need to avoid moves "that may complicate the situation."

12/03/2018

Weekly News 12/3 - 18/3

-(Rappler 12/3) ASEAN military chiefs push for peace in SCS, stress the need for 'a peaceful resolution' of the South China Sea dispute. -(Inquirer 12/3) China needs to arm South China Sea islands, to display its claim to sovereignty over the sea.

12/03/2018

U.S. aircraft carrier and MSDF helicopter destroyer conduct joint exercises in disputed South China Sea

The USS Carl Vinson aircraft carrier strike group has kicked off bilateral exercises with the Maritime Self-Defense Force, including one of the largest vessels in Japan’s fleet, in the disputed South China Sea, the U.S. Navy said Tuesday.

14/03/2018

China, Philippines discuss joint South China Sea projects

Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano hailed a “golden period” in ties with China on Wednesday despite differences over the South China Sea as the countries discussed how they might conduct joint development projects in the disputed waters.

21/03/2018

Weekly News 19/3 - 25/3

-(PhilStar 22/3) ASEAN's Sydney Declaration aired strongest position on SCS, Despite the lack of an explicit reference to China's militarization -(Washington Post 21/3) China, Philippines discuss joint South China Sea projects: Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano hailed a “golden period” in ties with China.

22/03/2018

ASEAN's Sydney Declaration aired strongest position on South China Sea

Despite the lack of an explicit reference to China's militarization of the West Philippine Sea, the ASEAN and Australia's joint statement brought out the strongest position on the contested waters, an analyst said.

23/03/2018

U.S. Warship sails past South China Sea artificial island in Freedom of Navigation Mission

A U.S. guided-missile destroyer conducted a freedom of navigation operation past an artificial island controlled by China on Friday, a U.S. defense official confirmed to USNI News.

24/03/2018

Weekly News 26/3 - 1/4

-(Reuters 27/3) Satellite images reveal show of force by Chinese navy in South China Sea: Dozens of Chinese naval vessels are exercising this week with an aircraft carrier in a large show of force off Hainan island in the South China Sea. -(Japan Times 26/3) Why the South China Sea is critical to security: China’s cost-free change of the status quo in the South China Sea has resulted in costs for...

26/03/2018

China, Philippines discuss joint South China Sea projects

Philippine Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano hailed a “golden period” in ties with China on Wednesday despite differences over the South China Sea as the countries discussed how they might conduct joint development projects in the disputed waters.

29/03/2018