Weekly Bulletin 6/7-12/7

The arbitral tribunal hearing the Philippines' case; China to Philippines: Let’s sit down and talk; Philippines vows to smash China's dashed line; Vietnam sends representatives to attend PH-China hearing; 

17/07/2015

Japan may conduct South China Sea patrols, says military chief

Admiral Katsutoshi Kawano says he expects Chinese assertiveness will increase and that Japan may carry out anti-submarine activities in the region. 

17/07/2015

Philippines reopens Subic Bay as military base to cover South China Sea

Fighter planes and frigates to be stationed at sprawling former US facility, allowing quicker response to Chinese moves in disputed waters.

17/07/2015

Weekly News 20/7-26/7

-(Value Walk 26/07) China Doesn’t Like Us’ Comments On South China Sea Case: The “neutrality” of the U.S. in the South China Sea only amounts to “lip service”. -(Reuter 26/07) Chinese navy plays down South China Sea exercises. -(Atimes 26/07) Don’t Read Too Much Into South China Sea Drill, Says Beijing: The navy will continue to hold similar drills in the future.

20/07/2015

US Not ‘Neutral’ in South China Sea Disputes: Top US Diplomat

The United States is not neutral when it comes to following international law in the South China Sea and will come down forcefully to ensure that all parties adhere to the rules, Washington’s top diplomat for East Asia said Tuesday.

22/07/2015

Weekly Bulletin 13/07-19/07

US Senators praise efforts by the Philippines to Peacefully Resolve Territorial Disputes; Japan military chief says South China Sea surveillance possible; Italian MPs speak out against China’s actions in the East Sea (South China Sea)

23/07/2015

Weekly News 27/07-02/08

-(Anadolu Agency 01/08) Philippines claims can defend itself in South China Sea, said  a high-ranking official in the Philippines armed forces. -(WorldBulettin 01/08) China is building a new South China Sea fleet: It appears that China is building a state-owned fishing fleet for its maritime militia force in the South China Sea.    

27/07/2015

The growing militarisation of the South China Sea

It's increasingly clear that China intends to use its artificial islands in the South China Sea for military purposes.

29/07/2015

Weekly Bulletin 20/7-26/7

China Opposes Russell's Comment On South China Sea Arbitration; ‘US has freedom of overflight in South China Sea’; Singapore diplomat supports Manila arbitration case vs. China; Conference Updates Developments In East Sea (South China Sea)

30/07/2015

Weekly News 03/08-09/08

-(ValueWalk 09/08) Here’s The Latest On The South China Sea Issue: U.S. Calls For ‘Three Halts’ -(Nationamultimedia 09/08) Dual-track approach good in South China Sea: China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi once again stressed using a dual-track approach to resolve the South China Sea disputes.

03/08/2015