China's CNOOC makes deepwater gas field discovery in South China Sea

China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has made a deepwater gas field discovery in the northern part of the South China Sea, the company said late on Tuesday.

07/01/2015

Weekly Bulletin 29/12-4/1

Vietnam supports initiatives to uphold peace in South China Sea; China will be more proactive in reinforcing ties with neighbors; Indonesia sinks two Thai boats...

08/01/2015

Vietnam protests against China’s illegal acts

The Chairman of the People’s Committee of Hoang Sa district of the central city of Da Nang, Vietnam, on January 8 protested against China’s illegal activities in Vietnam’s Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago as well as in the East Sea (South China Sea).

09/01/2015

Weekly News 12/1-18/1

-(The Bangkok Post 16/1) Malaysia unlikely to get tough with China: Malaysia was expected not to push hard on politically sensitive issues such as the Code of Conduct. -(Thanhnien News 15/1) Vietnam, India seek to cement defense ties: It will be Vietnam's first strategic defense dialogue with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government, which is seeking to expand military cooperation with...

12/01/2015

China slams Philippines for criticizing island project in South China Sea

China on Monday hit back at the Philippines for criticizing Beijing's ongoing reclamation project in the disputed South China Sea, saying that its actions were within the scope of Chinese sovereignty.

13/01/2015

Weekly Bulletin 5/1-11/1

China established 4 armed forces departments; Vietnam firmly protects sovereignty in South China Sea; Philippines to buy two C130 transport planes from U.S. Navy...

14/01/2015

Weekly News 19/1-25/1

-(Vietnamplus 22/1) Vietnam reiterates it’s stance on East Sea (South China Sea) issue: Vietnam firmly requests China immediately desist upgrade and construction projects that damage or destroy the status quo of Truong Sa archipelago and not repeat similar erroneous actions. –(Rappler 22/1) Photos show China's 'massive' reclamation in South China Sea -(Channel NewsAsia 22/1) Philippines slams China...

19/01/2015

Weekly Bulletin 12/1-18/1

China slams Philippines for criticizing island project in South China Sea; The Philippines launches digital pamphlet on the South China Sea; China, US holding joint drill in South China...

20/01/2015

US Army Pacific Commanding General on Vietnam visit

The Commanding General of the US Army Pacific, General Vincent Brooks met with Chief of the General Staff of the Vietnam People’s Army and Deputy Defence Minister Senior Lieutenant General Do Ba Ty in Hanoi on January 19th.

20/01/2015

Manila says China's 'massive' reclamation work a serious concern

The Philippines on January 21st accused China of undertaking massive reclamation work on several reefs in the disputed South China Sea, expressing concern the activities could fuel tensions.

22/01/2015