A legal analysis of China’s historic rights claim In the South China Sea

The recent turmoil created by the competing sovereignty claims of several countries over islands and waters in the South China Sea has caused the resurgence of the concept of “historic rights.”

05/08/2013

Weekly Bulletin (29 July - 4 August)

US Senate adopts resolution on East Sea disputes; Chinese FM: South China Sea disputes could be solved with three ways together; Philippines to buy old French Navy vessel; ASEAN, China hold forum on relations, South China Sea disputes…

07/08/2013

Philippines, US to start negotiations on larger American troop presence

Philippine officials say they will soon begin negotiations with the United States on a larger American military presence to help deter what they say is increasing Chinese aggression in Philippine-claimed waters in the South China Sea.

09/08/2013

Weekly News 12/8-18/8

-(Gulfnews 16/8) Sea-based US operations in Philippines main agenda of talks: A sea-based US operation in an exclusive economic zone — belonging to the Philippines in the South China Sea — is the main aim of ongoing talks between the two countries. –(GMA Network 15/8) No specific number of US troops in proposed new pact -(PhilStar 16/8) Miriam raises constitutional issues on US-Phl troops talks:...

12/08/2013

Philippines vows to ‘tap every resource’ to defend disputed sea

Amid continuing territorial dispute in the South China Sea the Philippines said it is pushing for peace in the Southeast Asian region, but will not hesitate to “tap every resource,” and “call on every alliance” to defend its territory.

13/08/2013

Weekly Bulletin (5 August - 11 August)

Philippines, US to start negotiations on larger American troop presence; Vietnam, Japan hold second defence policy dialogue; China warns against rush to set code of conduct in South China Sea; Taiwan lifts sanctions vs Philippines…

14/08/2013

ASEAN vows unity on South China Sea

Southeast Asian nations on Wednesday vowed unity in pressing China to accept a binding code of conduct for handling disputes in the South China Sea, the Thai foreign ministry said.

15/08/2013

Weekly News 19/8-25/8

-(Vietnamplus 22/8) Exhibition affirms Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa: The event, which kicked off on August 22nd, displays nearly 150 maps and documents affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos. –(QDND 22/8) Vietnam, Netherlands strengthen defence ties -(The Washington Times 22/8) Hagel heads for meeting with Asian defense ministers: U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck...

19/08/2013

Weekly Bulletin (12 August - 18 August)

ASEAN vows unity on South China Sea; Philippines, US start military talks; Chinese Defense Minister visits the US; Philippines not concerned of China reaction to US-Phl base deal talks…

20/08/2013

Exhibition affirms Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa

The event, which kicked off on August 22nd, displays nearly 150 maps and documents affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

23/08/2013