Weekly Bulletin 6/4-12/4

China mounts detailed defense of South China Sea reclamation; Obama says concerned China bullying others in South China Sea; China, Vietnam pledge peaceful resolution for sea dispute…

14/04/2015

World should fear China's actions in South China Sea: Philippine leader

China's efforts to stake its claim to most of the South China Sea should spark fear around the world, with military conflict possible, Philippine President Benigno Aquino told AFP on April 14th.

15/04/2015

Vietnam protests China’s reef expansion in Truong Sa (Spratlys)

Vietnam once again declares that the country has sufficient legal and historical evidence to affirm its sovereignty over the Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos, said Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh on April 16th.

17/04/2015

Weekly News 20/4-27/4

-(AFP 24/4) ASEAN Summit draft statement to urge 'self-restraint' in South China Sea dispute , but avoid directly criticising Chinese actions that have fanned tensions in the contested waters, a diplomatic source with knowledge the draft said. -(PhilStar 23/4) Phl, Vietnam to hold naval drills, scientific research in South China Sea: The planned activities are part of the soon-to-be signed“Joint...

20/04/2015

Philippine Military chief to China: Stop reclamation activities

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Monday called on China to stop its reclamation activities in the South China Sea.

21/04/2015

New law to allow Japan to supply U.S. military in South China Sea

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's plans to expand Japan's non-combat role in armed conflicts beyond "areas around Japan" could see Tokyo becoming dragged into action in the South China Sea in support of U.S. forces, government and ruling party sources say.

22/04/2015

Weekly Bulletin 13/4-19/4

Vietnam protests China’s reef expansion in Spratlys; PH slams China for destroying marine life with reclamation works; G7 foreign ministers hit China reclamation...

23/04/2015

Weekly News 27/4-3/5

-(Daily Mail 27/4) Chinese actions 'may undermine peace' in South China Sea, said a statement, yet to be publicly released, by Southeast Asian leaders meeting for a summit on Monday. –(Fox News 27/4) Philippines urges ASEAN to stop China's land reclamation in South China Sea -(PhilStar 27/4) Maximum restraint for Phl troops in South China Sea even if they are being bullied by Chinese troops. –(Aljazeera...

27/04/2015

Chinese actions 'may undermine peace' in South China Sea

Chinese island-building efforts "may undermine peace, security and stability" in the disputed South China Sea, said a statement by Southeast Asian leaders meeting for a summit on Monday.

27/04/2015

ASEAN leaders concerned over South China Sea reclamations

Southeast Asian leaders said they have “serious concerns” about land reclamation in the disputed waters of the South China Sea, noting the practice could undermine security in the region.

29/04/2015