Weekly News 17/12-23/12

-(Abs-cbnnews 21/12) ASEAN wants India's help in China disputes: Southeast Asian countries on Thursday urged India to intervene to help resolve bitter territorial disputes with China in the South China Sea, saying it was "crucial" to maintaining peace and stability. -(Brookings 2012) Beijing’s Wish List: A Wiser China Policy in President Obama’s Second Term: Chinese observers of the United States...

19/12/2012

Weekly News 24/12-30/12

-(The jakartapost 28/12) Taiwan to explore oil, gas in South China Sea: The government of Taiwan will be dispatching vessels to explore oil and natural gas resources in the waters around Taiping Island in the South China Sea next year, economic officials said Thursday. -(Philstar 28/12) China sends ship to South China Sea to back claim: China has dispatched a ship to the disputed South China Sea,...

24/12/2012

Weekly Bulletin (17 December - 23 December)

Chinese South China Sea Fleet holds joint training; Philippines praises Indian Navy chief’s comment on the South China Sea; India stresses on 'freedom of navigation' in South China Sea; Vietnamese Prime Minister meets with Indian counterpart…

28/12/2012

Weekly News 31/12-06/01

-(Philstar 1/1) Chinese surveillance ships patrol South China Sea: Two Chinese marine surveillance ships today patrolled waters near the Beibu Gulf of the South China Sea -(The diplomat 1/1) ASEAN’s Year in Review: 2012 saw ASEAN making global headlines over the South China Sea, while member nations tackled a host of internal challenges -- some better than others.

02/01/2013

Weekly Bulletin (24 December - 30 December)

China sends patrol vessel to South China Sea; Philippines hits China plan to fortify “Sansha”, increases air patrols over South China Sea; U.S. warship, submarine to visit Philippines…

07/01/2013

Weekly News 7/1-13/1

-(Scmp 11/1) Japan offers Philippines 10 ships to patrol South China Sea: Japan will provide the Philippines with 10 coastguard vessels as the two nations deepen their strategic partnership to counter what they said were threats from China in the disputed South China Sea. -(Crisis group 10/1) A Sea of Tensions: China heads into 2013 with a new set of leaders under Xi Jinping and much talk about...

07/01/2013

Weekly Bulletin (31 December - 6 January)

Chinese Surface combat frigate enters China's South Sea Fleet; China adds destroyers to marine surveillance; Rescue centre built in Ly Son island; Indian warship docks at Da Nang; Philippines welcomes new ASEAN Secretary General…

11/01/2013

Weekly News 14/1-20/1

-(Asia sentinel 16/1) South China Sea 2013: Betting on the American Horse: As the New Year rolls in, tensions in the South China Sea remain as high as ever -(Reuters 16/1) Chevron expands in South China Sea despite dry holes: Chevron Corp has signed production-sharing contracts with CNOOC Ltd for two exploration blocks in the South China Sea; Japan's Abe turns to South East Asia to counter China

14/01/2013

Weekly Bulletin (7 January - 13 January)

China urges Philippines not to complicate the South China Sea issue, publishes new maps,  launchs survey on territorial islands; Vietnam assumes post of ASEAN Secretary General; Philippines cautious on China oil offer…

18/01/2013

Charm and Harm Offensives: Impacts of Geopolitical Considerations by China and the United States on the South China Sea Region, by Ngo Vinh Long

The South China Sea connects the western Pacific with the Indian Ocean and hence with the rest of the world. Historically its sea lanes have perhaps been most vital to global sea-borne commercial activities. And partly because of its position straddling the South China Sea and the Indian Ocean, most of Southeast Asia was embroiled in the  commercial  streams  that  swept  through  the  region  during ...

21/01/2013