-(VOV 24/7) Vietnamese FM spokesperson reiterates indisputable sovereignty: Vietnamese Foreign Ministry spokesperson has once again affirmed Vietnam’s indisputable sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos. -(Vietnamplus 24/7) ASEAN, EU look towards strategic partnership
-(CSIS 24/7) China’s Oil Rig Removal and the ASEAN Regional Forum: It is important to recognize that China’s withdrawal of its rig does not represent a strategic shift in its approach to the South China Sea.
-(Eurasiareview 24/7) China’s SOEs test the waters in the South China Sea: Whether the latest action by China’s largest SOEs is commercially or politically driven, it has undoubtedly exacerbated regional economic and political tensions — threatening more than just diplomatic relations between Vietnam and China.
-(The Diplomat 24/7) Lies, Damned Lies and Maps: Cartography helps set the parameters within which debates over policy and strategy unfold.
-(Yahoo 24/7) Filipino protesters denounce China's 'bullying': About 100 Filipinos carrying mock missiles marched Thursday to the Chinese consulate in Manila to protest China's actions in asserting its territorial claims in the South China Sea.
-(Vietnamplus 23/7) East Sea issue suggested to ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting: The East Sea issue and the MH17 plane crash in eastern Ukraine should be among topics to be discussed at the 20th ASEAN-EU Ministerial Meeting, scheduled to take place in Brussels , Belgium on July 23. –(Vietnamplus 23/7) Exhibition reveals late President Ho Chi Minh’s viewpoints on sea sovereignty
-(Xinhua 22/7) China steps up marine development: China has accelerated development of its marine territory to support the economy and improve people's livelihoods, a research report showed on Tuesday.
-(National Interest 22/7) How to Deal with America’s China Problem: Target Beijing’s Vulnerabilities: China’s recent assertiveness in disputed territory is a serious problem for the United States but not (yet) a fundamental challenge to continued U.S. leadership in the Asia-Pacific.
-(Kyodo News 22/7) ASEAN to voice concern over disputes in South, East China seas: ASEAN diplomatic sources told on Tuesday that at the 47th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting scheduled to be held next month in Myanmar's administrative capital Naypyitaw, the foreign ministers will touch on territorial disputes in the South China Sea and the East China Sea.
-(The Diplomat 22/7) After HYSY-981: A US-Vietnam Alliance? A U.S.-Vietnam alliance might be closer to reality now more than ever. -(CSIS 21/7) Dealing with America’s China Problem in Asia – Targeting China’s Vulnerabilities
-(The Diplomat 22/7) 4 Reasons China Removed Oil Rig HYSY-981 Sooner Than Planned: The reasons China withdrew oil rig HYSY-981 sooner than planned are complex but revealing about its intentions.
-(Thanhnien 21/7) China's oil rig withdrawal from Vietnam waters: retreat or tactical feint? The recent withdrawal of a giant Chinese oil rig from Vietnamese waters was welcomed with anxiety in Hanoi as many analysts have interpreted the departure as little more than tactical feint in a territorial battle that is sure to drag on.
-(CIS 21/7) Beijing sinks South China Sea code of conduct: China’s intransigence means that Southeast Asian nations will need to do much more than engage in well-intentioned negotiations if they seek a fair and stable solution to one of the world’s most volatile and divisive geostrategic conflicts. –(CIGI 21/7) Empathy Gaps in the South China Sea
-(SCMP 21/7) China defends dispatch of spy ship to monitor US-led naval drills off Hawaii: The defence ministry said the vessel’s activities are in line with international law, reported state-run Global Times.
-(Eurasiareview 20/7) Murky waters surround the rule of law in the South China Sea: The rule of law in the contested semi-enclosed seas of Asia needs to be constructed on a foundation that is objective, fair and equitable.
-(PhilStar 19/7) Phl pushes ASEAN meeting on sea dispute: The proposal to convene a special Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Foreign Ministers meeting on the South China Sea is a work in progress, Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario said yesterday.
-(Phnom Penh Post 19/7) ASEAN all at sea over China spats: Ancient claims have no standing in international law, hence China has relied on its military muscle in trying to force other parties – that includes Indonesia, Malaysia and Brunei – into negotiating on a bilateral basis.
-(Thanhnien News 19/7) Clear evidence helps clear water of the East Sea: To show evidence of its goodwill to “clear the water” of the East Sea, and to show the world that China’s words are matched with deeds, China should immediately stop all infringement activities, abide by international law, especially the UNCLOS 1982, and never again attempt to send the oil rig and its escort to operate inside Vietnam’s water.
