-(Vietnamplus 4/6) Int’l workshop on maritime issues, UN sea law convention: Themed “Maritime issues and the UNCLOS: Sharing European and Asian Approaches to Territorial Disputes”, the event offered a forum for EU and Vietnam to exchange views, experiences and best practices on various aspects related to maritime issues.
-(Vietnamplus 4/6) Vietnam’s ship deployment to Hoang Sa lawful: As the country has indisputable sovereignty over the archipelago, stated Deputy Spokesperson of the Foreign Ministry. -(Thanhniennews 4/6) Vietnam plans to bring tourists to Spratly Islands this month
-(Foreign Policy 4/6) Should Beijing establish an Air Defense Identification Zone over the South China Sea? Chinese military officials are hinting that they might. But it only makes sense if Washington keep playing the heavy.
-(CSIS 4/6) Australia has a larger role to play in the South China Sea: It is time that Canberra step into a more active role, just as Tokyo has done. -(Eastasia forum 4/6) ASEAN must take a collective stance on the South China Sea
-(National Interest 4/6) China's real South China Sea mistake: The lack of transparency in intent makes it far more difficult to arrive at compromise—or even to believe that Beijing is interested in compromise.
-(Time 4/6) Philippine President Slams Beijing for Acting like Nazis in the South China Sea: This isn't the first time he’s compared the Chinese leadership to the Third Reich. -(ABS-CBN News 3/6) PH-Japan ties key to maritime security
-(Project Syndicate 3/6) Avoiding Conflict in the South China Sea: With properly managed diplomacy, a US-China conflict in the South China Sea can and should be avoided. -(Brookings 3/6) The United States, China, and the South China Sea: Is regional order at risk?
-(AMTI 3/6) Carter on the South China Sea: Committed and (mostly) clear: Carter’s messaging was a welcome step toward convincing both Asian and U.S. audiences that the administration is committed to opposing aggression and defending perceived rights in the SCS.
-(Reuters 3/6) Why China has the upper hand in the South China Sea: Washington’s failure in recent years to keep careful watch over what goods are made where means the United States now depends far more on China than vice versa.
-(The Diplomat 3/6) US Must Hold Firm in South China Sea Dispute: Backing away now will be seen in Beijing and elsewhere as a further erosion of U.S. credibility.
-(GMA Network 3/6) Japan beefs up PHL coast guard with patrol boats: Japan is set to beef up the Philippine Coast Guard with 10 new patrol boats. -(Reuters 2/6) Vietnam receives Russian-design missile boats
-(WSJ 3/6) Beijing hint: No more Mr. Nice Guy in South China Sea: The way China looks at the disputes roiling the South China Sea, its forbearance has gone on far too long.
-(Reuters 2/6) Taiwan, Philippines coastguards in brief stand-off despite work on pact: The incident took place in rich fishing waters south of Taiwan last week.
-(Foreign Policy 2/6) No Shangri-La in South China Sea: Expect more turbulence in these waters in the coming months. –(AMTI 2/6) Showdown at Shangri-La: Confronting China’s maritime ambitions
-(DW 2/6) A look at the US stance on the South China Sea dispute: Washington believes that if China is allowed to bully its neighbors and define a new area of geopolitical dominance, it will destabilize Asia and the world. -(Asahi 2/6) China must immediately stop land reclamation in South China Sea
-(The Diplomat 2/6) US to help Vietnam bolster maritime security: U.S. Defense Secretary Ashton Carter announced $18 million in U.S. funding to help Vietnam beef up its coast guard. -(ABS-CBN News 2/6) US Navy to continue patrols in disputed waters
-(National Interest 2/6) Taiwan Can't Save the South China Sea: Despite its best intentions, Taiwan cannot be a major player in solving the South China Sea dispute.
-(Reuters 1/6) Vietnam, U.S. discuss land reclamation in South China Sea: The scope and characteristic of Vietnam’s work on islands in the South China Sea is purely civilian. –(Vietnamplus 1/6) Vietnam, US defence chiefs hold talks
-(Foreign Policy 1/6) Why didn’t the Chinese show up for Shangri-la? Singapore – The 2012 IISS Shangri-la Security Dialogue features 27 high level delegations with 16 defense ministers – but no senior officials from the Chinese government or the People’s Liberation Army. –(AMTI 31/5) China’s Missed Opportunity At The Shangri-La Dialogue
-(The Diplomat 1/6) Why China’s Air Force Needs Russia's SU-35: The PLAAF has a growing fighter fleet, but it needs help on one critical component.
-(Vietnamplus 31/5) US Secretary of Defence visits Vietnam: While receiving US guests, Major General Nguyen Quang Dam, Vietnam Coast Guard’s commander affirmed Vietnam ’s Coast Guard’s willingness to maintain maritime safety and security enhancement in accordance with international law.
-(Bloomberg 31/5) Nice words from China and U.S. fail to dim South China Sea tensions: Both are trying to measure each other’s position and see what’s the next possible step. -(Reuters 31/5) China, U.S. tone down rhetoric but far from South China Sea solution
-(Channel NewsAsia 31/5) Australia 'concerned' by China's activity in South China Sea: Defence Minister: Mr Andrews reiterated Australia's opposition to any attempt to "change the status quo" in the South China Sea or any moves that raised regional tension.
-(The Wall Street Journal 31/5) South China Sea buildup benefits Asia, says Beijing: Adm. Sun Jianguo notes military usefulness of islets China is constructing in the disputed Spratlys, but cites search and rescue, disaster relief and research as main interest.
-(RT 30/5) Russia will take part in multinational navy drills in disputed South China Sea: As they concerned about stability in the region, naming the US as the main destabilizing factor.
