Weekly News 26/8-1/9

-(The Diplomat 30/8) China Moves to Isolate Philippines, Japan: The Philippines and Japan’s charm offensives towards China appear to have failed as Beijing seeks to isolate both powers within the region. –(Zee News 29/8) Disputes in South China Sea: India opposed to use of force -(VOA News 29/8) Hagel Concerned About Possible South China Sea Conflict: U.S. Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel says he...

26/08/2013

US affirms to continue re-balancing ties with Asia-Pacific

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel said on August 26th that his country will continue the re-balancing of its relationship in Asia-Pacific region.

27/08/2013

Weekly Bulletin (19 August - 24 August)

Exhibition affirms Vietnam’s Hoang Sa, Truong Sa; China will defend its maritime rights; United States Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel reiterates support for a Code of Conduct; US, Philippines vow freedom of navigation…

29/08/2013

China’s stamps violate Vietnam’s Hoang Sa island sovereignty

The Department of Posts under the Ministry of Information and Communications on August 28 officially objected to China Post’s issuance of stamps that violate Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago.

29/08/2013

Weekly News 2/9-8/9

-(China Post 6/9) Taipei questions Manila over fisherman's arrest: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has continued to push Philippine authorities to explain its arrest and detainment of a Taiwanese fisherman on Tuesday.

03/09/2013

Weekly Bulletin (26 August - 1 September)

China’s stamps violate Vietnam’s Hoang Sa island sovereignty; China will not "shy away" from South China Sea row, rejects multilateral intervention in South China Sea disputes; UN tribunal gives first order on Phl's case vs China, ADMM+ reaffirms need for closer defence cooperation...

05/09/2013

Philippines to file diplomatic protest anew vs China

The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will soon lodge another diplomatic protest against Beijing following sightings of China's concrete blocks in Philippine-claimed Scarborough Shoal.

05/09/2013

Weekly News 9/9-15/9

-(Brunei times 12/9) Manila mulls removing China's blocks at shoal: PHILIPPINE officials are considering removing concrete blocks allegedly installed by China on a disputed shoal in the South China Sea, the Filipino navy chief said Tuesday; (Thejakartapost 12/9) US pivot: The future of  Indo-Pacific region  -(Stripes 12/9) Chinese ships remain just outside waters of Japan-run islands: Four Chinese...

09/09/2013

Protect our seas, Asean navies urged

Philippine President Aquino on Tuesday rallied Navy chiefs in Southeast Asia to protect the “common seas” by ensuring freedom of navigation, which is central to the dispute in the South China Sea.

11/09/2013

Weekly Bulletin (2 September - 8 September)

China offers Asean cautious backing for South China Sea accord; Philippine Navy aerial survey shows 75 concrete blocks dotting Scarborough Shoal; Philippines recalls envoy to China; Xi, Obama discuss Asia-Pacific…

13/09/2013