Weekly News 26/5-1/6

-(Channel NewsAsia 31/5) US accuses China of "destabilising" acts in South China Sea: US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel accused China on Saturday of "destabilising actions" in the South China Sea and warned that Washington will not remain passive if the international order is threatened. -(Reuters 31/5) Xi says China won't stir trouble in South China Sea: Chinese President Xi Jinping has vowed not...

26/05/2014

China intentionally misquotes VN’s diplomatic letter

China recently intentionally misquoted a diplomatic letter of late Prime Minister Pham Van Dong, addressed to China on September 14, 1958, with the aim of distorting the truth of Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos.

26/05/2014

China urged to stop harassing Vietnamese fishermen

Vietnam has demanded China to stop its aggressive actions against Vietnamese fishermen, as Chinese vessels have been chasing them and threatening them with violence completely within Vietnam’s sea area.

28/05/2014

Obama warns against "aggression" in South China Sea

President Barack Obama warned that the US was ready to respond to China's "aggression" toward its neighbours at sea, but said Washington should lead by example by ratifying a key treaty.

29/05/2014

Weekly Bulletin 19/5-25/5

Vietnam has full foundation on sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa; China expands installation in disputed waters; Russia signs 30-year gas deal with China; ASEAN Defence Ministers issue joint statement…

29/05/2014

US accuses China of "destabilising" acts in South China Sea

US Defence Secretary Chuck Hagel warned Beijing Saturday against "destabilising actions" in the South China Sea, and backed its regional rival Japan's plans to take on a more muscular security role in Asia.

31/05/2014

Weekly News 2/6-8/6

-(South China Morning Post 6/6) Beijing tells G7 nations to stay out of disputes: China vowed to resolutely respond to provocations against its territorial sovereignty yesterday after the Group of Seven leaders expressed deep concerns over maritime tensions between Beijing and its Asian neighbours. -(Vietnamplus 5/6) More details of China’s illegal East Sea acts emerge: As many as 24 of Vietnam’s...

02/06/2014

Australia: China destabilising South China Sea

Australian Defence Minister David Johnston says the government is "very concerned" by China's "destabilisation" of its neighbourhood in some of the strongest words yet over rising tensions in Asia.

02/06/2014

Weekly Bulletin 26/5-1/6

China urged to stop harassing Vietnamese fishermen; Vietnamese Ambassador to the U.S.: China turning undisputed area into disputed; Vietnam taking 3 peaceful measures to request Chinese rig removal; US accuses China of "destabilising" acts in South China Sea…

04/06/2014

More details of China’s illegal East Sea acts emerge

As many as 24 of Vietnam’s law enforcement ships have been damaged and 12 fisheries surveillance officials have been injured by the Chinese side in the last month, revealed Ngo Ngoc Thu, Vice Commander and Chief of Staff of the Vietnam Coast Guard at an international press conference in Hanoi on June 5th.

06/06/2014