US defence chief warns China, drawing parallel with Crimea

Pentagon chief Chuck Hagel on Sunday warned China against unilateral action to resolve territorial disputes with its neighbours, drawing a parallel with Russia's incursion in Ukraine as he announced two more warships would be sent to Japan.

07/04/2014

Weekly Bulletin 31/3-6/4

Flag-raising ceremony for VN's first submarines; China says ties 'damaged' by Philippines UN ruling call; PH ready for China backlash; US urges peaceful resolution for maritime disputes…

08/04/2014

Chinese Premier Li Warns Southeast Asia Nations Against 'Provocations

Premier Li Keqiang delivered a warning to Southeast Asian countries with whom China is embroiled in territorial disputes, saying that China will "respond firmly to provocations."

11/04/2014

Weekly News 14/4-20/4

-(International Interest Digest 18/4) Gunboat Diplomacy in South China Sea Can Lead to a Red Line: The United States may be heading for another Red Line moment–this time with China.-(Cogit Asia 17/4) On the Razor’s Edge: Indonesia’s South China Sea Policy -(Nationmultimedia 18/4) High stakes for Philippines in its legal fight with China: Manila cannot afford to lose court battle over South China...

14/04/2014

Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Force debuts

The Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Force made its debut on April 15th in the central city of Da Nang in the presence of Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.

15/04/2014

Weekly Bulletin 7/4-13/4

U.S. Defense Secretary visits China; VN stresses peaceful, stable environment for future Asia; Japan, Philippines agree to boost cooperation in maritime security; Indonesia seeks China clarity on South China Sea intentions…

16/04/2014

Indonesia keeping close eye on developments in South China Sea

Commander-in-Chief of the Indonesian Armed Forces (TNI) General Moeldoko said that he has been keeping watch on territorial disputes in the resource-rich South China Sea.

17/04/2014

Weekly News 21/4-27/4

-(Brookings 26/4) Obama's Visit to Asia and the U.S.-Philippine Alliance: In short, the unusual prominence of non-traditional security concerns presents both opportunities and challenges for the U.S.-Philippine alliance. -(The Washington Post 25/4) The shadow over Obama’s Asia trip: 3 ways China scares the U.S. -(The Hindu 25/4) China shuts diplomatic district after protests by MH370 relatives:...

21/04/2014

No timeframe for South China Sea code of conduct

The drafting of the South China Sea code of conduct (COC) is a working process without a timeframe, the director-general of the ASEAN Affairs Department of Thailand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Xinhua Monday.

22/04/2014

Weekly Bulletin 14/4-20/4

Obama to visit Asia from April 23rd-25th; Vietnam Fisheries Surveillance Force debuts; Malaysia will play key role in Asean peace; Singapore will not take sides in tussle over South China Sea…

22/04/2014