20/11/2012
-(The jakartapost 19/11) Enhanced role of RI, ASEAN unity: Keys to handling SCS row: Since the South China Sea disputes affect both claimants and non-claimants alike, ASEAN unity is crucial. -(Washington times 19/11) ASEAN seeks China talks on sea dispute: Southeast Asian leaders decided Sunday to ask China to start formal talks “as soon as possible” on crafting a legally binding accord aimed at preventing an outbreak of violence in disputed South China Sea territories
-(Abs-cbnnews 19/11) ASEAN to press China over sea tensions: Southeast Asian nations are set to press China on Monday to quickly begin talks on easing tensions over sea territorial rows that have shaken the region and overshadowed efforts to boost trade.
-(Financial times 19/11) Asean curbs US regional security role: Southeast Asian leaders have agreed not to “internationalise” the maritime disputes in the resource-rich South China Sea, in a move that will assuage Beijing but complicate US and Japanese strategy in the region.
-(Inquirer 19/11) Aquino urges Asean not to use economic pressure to solve territorial row: In a message that seemed directed at China, President Benigno Aquino III on Monday told other leaders here that economic pressure should not be used as an approach to resolve mounting territorial disputes in the SCS
-(Bangkokpost 19/11) Asean demands maritime talks: Southeast Asian nations displayed a rare show of unity yesterday against China's sweeping maritime claims, calling for the first formal talks with Beijing over a sea dispute that has raised tensions and exposed deep divisions in the region.
-(Reuters 19/11) Tensions flare over South China Sea at Asian summit: Japan warned on Monday that a row over the South China Sea could damage "peace and stability" in Asia as China stalled on a plan to ease tensions and disagreements flared between the Philippines and Cambodia over the contentious territorial issue.
-(VOA 19/11) No ‘Internationalization’ of the South China Sea, Asean Leaders Say: Asean leaders say they will not “internationalize” the South China Sea issue, vowing after the first day of a major regional summit in Phnom Penh to continue discussions with China only.
-(Nation multimedia 19/11) Indonesia proposes hotline for South China Sea: Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natelegawa said Sunday that his country had proposed a hotline for the South China Sea where Asean members Brunei, Malaysia, the Philippines and Vietnam have overlapping territorial claims with China.
-(Gmanetwork 19/11) Aquino appeals for ASEAN cooperation to solve West PHL Sea disputes: President Benigno Aquino III appealed for regional cooperation to address territorial disputes in the South China Sea at the 21st Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Cambodia on Sunday.
-(Straitstimes 19/11) Asian nations feud over territorial disputes in South China Sea: Asian leaders feuded on Monday over how to handle tense maritime territorial disputes with China
-(WSJ 18/11) Asean Pursues Framework for Addressing Sea Dispute: Asian leaders will make a renewed attempt to hammer out a solution to the bitter South China Sea dispute when they meet in Cambodia this week
-(Channel news asia 18/11) Sea disputes should not hinder upcoming summit: China: China does not want to see the South China Sea disputes become an obstacle for the success of the forthcoming East Asia Summit meeting in P
-(Vnexpress 6/6) Vietnam urges countries to abide by laws as US proposes sanctions in South China Sea: All sides need to make positive contributions to the maintenance of peace, security, safety, maritime and aviation freedom in the East Sea, Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Le Thi Thu Hang said Thursday. -(Straitstimes...
-(VNExpress 5/5) Vietnam rejects China's fishing ban in SCS: The foreign ministry has condemned China for violating Vietnam's sovereignty by imposing a unilateral fishing ban in the South China Sea. -(Strait Times 4/5) Philippine court orders government to protect SCS: This was prompted by a petition...
-(AP 22/4) Recent Developments Surrounding the SCS -(Reuters 20/4) China to show new warships as Beijing flexes military muscle on navy anniversary: The PLA Navy ship and aircraft to be revealed at Tuesday’s naval parade are the Liaoning aircraft carrier, new types of nuclear submarines, new types...
-(SCMP 5/4) Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte tells China to ‘lay off’ island in disputed SCS: This follows a statement made by the foreign affairs ministry calling the presence of Chinese boats near Thitu Island illegal. -(Nikkei 4/4) Philippines hits out at China's 'swarming' SCS ships: The...