06/11/2012
-(Abs-cbnnews 6/11) Chinese navy holds wargames in disputed sea: China - A Chinese military fleet recently conducted long-distance island-landing and logistical support drills in the South China Sea, state television CCTV reported. -(Kyodo news 6/11) Japan seeks Thailand's understanding on territorial row with China: Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda called Tuesday for Thailand's understanding of Japan's stance over a territorial dispute with China as he met with his Thai counterpart Yingluck Shinawatra in the Laotian capital
-(Inquirer 6/11) EU supports Asean approach to sea row: Leaders of the European Union (EU), Switzerland and Norway declared support for an Asean approach to the territorial disputes in the South China Sea
-(Eurasia review 6/11) Two Global Superpowers One Global Challenge: This is a remarkable coincidence in timing as the birth of new stars in the political universe, or indeed an imaginable rebirth in the case of the United States, is being decided.
-(The diplomat 5/11) Australia’s Place in the “Asian Century”: Prime Minister Julia Gillard's government has developed a bold plan for embracing the "Asian Century." Can words be turned into deeds?; The New Triangular Diplomacy: India, China and America at Sea
-(The wall street journal 5/11) Beijing In a Bind: Chinese hegemony in the Pacific isn't inevitable—if Washington stands firm.
-(Channel news asia 5/11) Philippines pushes sea row at Asia-Europe summit: The Philippines on Monday pushed its call for an international solution to overlapping claims in the South China Sea at an Asia-Europe summit, saying vital global shipping lanes were at stake.
-(The jakartapost 5/11) China relentlessly harries Japan in island dispute: Chinese patrol boats have harried the Japanese Coast Guard many times a week for more than a month in an unusually relentless response to their latest maritime spat; ASEAN’s potential roles in intra-state conflict resolution
-(Georgetown 4/11) America’s “Pivot” To Asia: Evolutionary not Reactionary: America’s pivot to Asia—essentially a refocusing of global and strategic priorities after concluding wars in Iraq, Afghanistan and a wider “global war on terror”
-(The diplomat 4/11) Can China Learn from Rome? Beijing appears intent on establishing a near-constant presence around the islands, tiring out JCG ships and crews sent to police sovereign waters.
-(Straits times 4/11) Australia, Philippines to bolster military drills: Australia and the Philippines will discuss greater security cooperation and visits by Australian forces for exercises with Filipino troops under a newly approved pact, Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said on Sunday.
-(Inquirer 4/11) Sea dispute to be raised at Asem: Philippine President Benigno Aquino said Sunday his country would raise overlapping claims to the South China Sea during a summit of Asian and European leaders in Laos this week.
-(Asahi 4/11) Noda seeks closer ties with India amid isles row with China:Noda and Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh will agree to create a bilateral forum of senior officials to discuss security in the South China Sea when they meet on Nov. 16
-(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...