Weekly News 20/1-26/1

-(InterAksyon 24/1) South China Sea questions unite Philippines and China: An international expedition will be launched late this month in an attempt to determine the age one of the world’s most contentious bodies of water, the South China Sea, a science journal reports. -(Xinhua 24/1) South China Sea disputes should not overshadow regional cooperation -(The Washington 23/1) In China, top US diplomat...

20/01/2014

ASEAN raises concern over developments in South China Sea

Following China's imposition of a new fisheries law, officials of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have expressed concern over the recent developments in the South China Sea, the Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said.

20/01/2014

Weekly Bulletin 13/1-19/1

US lawmakers urge tough stance on China sea claims; Philippines won’t recognize China fisheries law; Russia hands over the second submarine to Vietnam; China calls on Manila to meet it halfway on fishing rules…

23/01/2014

Weekly News 27/1-2/2

-(SCMP 27/1) Chinese-led international mission to explore South China Sea for oil: The first scientific ocean drilling expedition led and sponsored by China sails from Hong Kong tomorrow into the South China Sea - the subject of territorial disputes between Beijing and neighbouring countries. -(Reuters 26/1) Chinese Ships Patrol Area Contested by Malaysia: Three Chinese ships on Sunday patrolled...

27/01/2014

Chinese ships patrol area contested by Malaysia

Three Chinese ships on Sunday patrolled the James Shoal, an area also claimed by Malaysia, and soldiers and officers on board swore to safeguard its sovereignty, in the latest sign of Beijing's territorial assertiveness in the South China Sea.

27/01/2014

Weekly News 3/2-9/2

-(Channel NewsAsia 6/2) US presses Beijing on South China Sea claims: The United States on Wednesday urged Beijing to clarify or adjust its claims in the South China Sea, calling for a peaceful solution to one of Asia's growing flashpoints. Russel's testimony before the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Asia and the Pacific -(CSMonitor 5/2) Why will Japan and China avoid conflict?...

07/02/2014

US presses Beijing on South China Sea claims

The United States on Wednesday urged Beijing to clarify or adjust its claims in the South China Sea, calling for a peaceful solution to one of Asia's growing flashpoints.

07/02/2014

Weekly News 10/2-16/2

-(Channel NewsAsia 14/2) Kerry meets China's Xi amid heightened Asia tensions: US Secretary of State John Kerry met Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday, as Washington's security allies Tokyo and Manila fret over China's far-reaching territorial claims. –(The Economist 14/2) Losing its rebalance: Things in Asia are not going America’s way -(ABS-CBN News 13/2) US would 'help' Philippines in South...

10/02/2014

Weekly Bulletin 3/2-9/2

US presses Beijing on South China Sea claims; China refutes U.S. criticism of its maritime claims; Philippine leader sounds alarm on China; India for code of conduct in South China Sea…

12/02/2014

Kerry to press China on territorial claims

US Secretary of State John Kerry will press China this week to dispel ambiguity over its territorial claims and to exert greater pressure on North Korea to rein in its nuclear program.

13/02/2014