-(Jamestown 24/10) China’s ‘Eternal Prosperity’: Is Island Expansion a Precursor to South China Sea ADIZ?Beijing has sought to mask its military buildup on the island by also housing civilian researchers, making it less of a remote military outpost and more formally part of Chinese territory.
-(VOV 23/10) Vietnam strongly asserts sovereignty over Hoang Sa, Truong Sa: All activities by the concerned parties in the area without Vietnam’s permission are illegal and invalid, said Vice spokeswoman for Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry Pham Thu Hang on October 23. -(Bloomberg 23/10) Vietnam Boat Attacked by Chinese Surveillance Ship
-(People’s Daily 23/10) China, ASEAN to discuss formulating COC: The parties will discuss the comprehensive and effective implementation of the DOC, promoting practical maritime cooperation and formulation of a COC within the framework of the DOC, Hua said.
-(PhilStar 23/10) Philippines pushes arbitration in China sea row: President Benigno Aquino III said the international arbitration Manila has initiated to challenge China's territorial claims in the South China Sea and a legally binding "Code of Conduct" are the only ways to settle the long-raging disputes peacefully. –(Rappler 23/10) Aquino: PH relationship with China ‘improving’
-(National Interest 23/10) David vs. Goliath in the South China Sea: The Philippines vs. China: Manila seems to have placed almost all of its strategic eggs in the (uncertain) legal basket.
-(PhilStar 22/10) China’s own ancient maps disprove Beijing sea claim: A stone engraving from Fuchang, in 1136 AD during the Song Dynasty, published circa 1903 in France. Entitled “Hua Yi Tu” or “Map of China and the Barbarian Countries,” the engraving is now in the Forest of Stone Steles Museum, Xi’an, China. It shows Hainan as the southernmost territory of China. –(PhilStar 22/10) The Europe card on South China Sea
-(Vietnamplus 21/10) Malaysia, Indonesia agree to address sea border issue: The sea border dispute between Malaysia and Indonesia relates to a number of areas, especially South Sulawesi (called Ambalat by Indonesia) in the Celebes Sea offshore Indonesia ’s East Kalimatan and the south-eastern Sabah of Malaysia.
-(Vietnamplus 21/10) Vietnam, China agree to avoid use and threat of force: Vietnam and China reached a consensus on settling disputes by peaceful means, while the armies should closely monitor activities at sea to avoid the threat and use of force, and prevent clashes, the Vietnamese Defence Minister told the press on the sidelines of the on-going 8th National Assembly session.
-(The Interpreter 21/10) Jokowi's maritime inaugural address: “We have to work really hard to return Indonesia's status as a maritime nation. Oceans, seas, straits, and gulfs are the future of our civilization. We have been showing our backs too long to these seas, to these oceans, to these straits, and gulfs.” –(FPRI 20/10) Even Indonesia: Concerns Over China’s Reach In South China Sea
-(The Diplomat 21/10) US, China Talk Ebola, Islamic State, and South China Sea: The U.S. and China make some progress on global issues, but remain largely entrenched on bilateral problems. –(The Diplomat 20/10) The South China Sea and Joint Defense Procurement
-(The Huffington Post 20/10) ISIS, Ukraine, the South China Sea and the End of the Era of American Power: The cornerstone of American foreign policy since the end of the Second World War has been the deployment and implicit threat of disproportionate military capacity. But now the veil has been lifted and the world knows that the days of shock and awe are behind us.
-(Vietnamplus 19/10) German experts interested in Vietnamese PM’s speech on East Sea: Dr. Gerhard Will, an expert in international politics, said that PM Nguyen Tan Dung’s viewpoint that disputes in the East Sea should be settled in accordance to international law is in line with the consistent policy of Germany and the European Union on the issue.-(Vietnamnet 19/10) Pope Francis expressed concern about recent tensions in the East Sea
-(BBC 19/10) The sleepy island Indonesia is guarding from China: Although the possibility may seem remote at the moment, Indonesia has to balance its interests delicately while making sure it keeps its borders safe.
-(CRI 19/10) China, US Vow to Overcome Mistrust, Manage Differences: "I think the Asia Pacific region is a very important region. We need to work together to build up even more cooperation between China and the United States in the area because this is the area which has experienced robust economic development, and I'm sure that the APEC meeting will go further to bring about more connectivity, innovative development, and to shape a greater future for the region," said Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi.
-(Vietnamplus 18/10) Vietnamese, Chinese military officials hold talks: Minister Thanh said Vietnam treasures friendship and comprehensive cooperation with China , and hopes the two sides will work together to reinforce bilateral ties for the interests of the two parties, states and peoples.
