Philippines fears China wants South China Sea air control

The Philippines expressed concern on Thursday that China may seek control of air space over contested areas of the South China Sea, after Beijing declared an air defence zone above other disputed waters.

29/11/2013

Weekly News 2/12-8/12

-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 6/12) Int’l law experts laud PH stand on sea row: Amid rising tensions between claimants to territory in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, the Philippines’ stand of invoking international law in asserting its own claim against an increasingly aggressive China is gaining support from international law experts. –(Journal Online 6/12) Int’l experts tackle territorial...

02/12/2013

Australian university workshop discusses East Sea issue

A workshop on East Sea was held in New South Wales University, Australia, on November 30th, drawing the participation of many experts, international onlookers and overseas Vietnamese people in the country.

02/12/2013

Weekly Bulletin 25/11 - 1/12

China's aircraft carrier leaves for sea trials; Vietnam inaugurates region’s most advanced coastguard boat; Philippines says China carrier in South China Sea raises tension; Vietnam – Japan held first security dialogue…

03/12/2013

Biden seeks to calm China air zone tensions

US Vice President Joe Biden told Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday that their countries' relationship will affect "the course of the 21st century" as he tried to ease tensions over an air zone declared by Beijing.

05/12/2013

Vietnam follows developments in East China Sea

Vietnam follows with deep concern the developments in the East China Sea as well as the worries of all engaged parties, the Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Spokesperson, Le Hai Binh, has stated.

06/12/2013

Weekly News 9/12-15/12

-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 11/12) South China Sea disputes up for discussion in Japan-Asean summit: Territorial disputes in the South China Sea the East Sea and Yellow Sea will be on the table as President Aquino joins fellow heads of state of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations for a summit meeting with Japan. -(Radio Free Asia 10/12) Will Beijing Declare a Special Air Defense Zone Over the...

09/12/2013

Philippines open to talks, defense treaty with Japan amid China row

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III is open to discussing the possibility of a defense treaty with Japan as he attends the 40th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Commemorative Summit in Tokyo this week.

09/12/2013

Video: The Fifth South China Sea Workshop

Videos of the Fifith South China Sea Workshop: Cooperation for Regional Security and Development. The Workshop organized by Diplomacy Academy of Vietnam and the Vietnam Lawyers’ Association took place in Hanoi from November 11th – 12th.

10/12/2013

Weekly Bulletin 2/12-8/12

Philippines to oppose China’s air zone; Indonesia wants to avoid Chinese tensions in Southeast Asia; Vietnam, China officials talk border, territory issues; Japan to boost defense ties with Philippines amid China concern...

11/12/2013