-(Vietnamplus 11/12) Vietnam rejects China’s claim in East Sea: Vietnam resolutely rejects China’s claim over Hoang Sa (Paracel), Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes and contiguous waters, as well as its “historical rights” to the waters, seabed and subsoil within the “nine-dash line” it unilaterally introduced.
-(Xinhua 11/12) China dismisses Vietnam's sovereignty claim for South China Sea islands: "China urges Vietnam to earnestly respect our territorial sovereignty and maritime rights and resolve relevant disputes regarding Nansha (Spratlys) with China on the basis of respecting historical facts and international law so as to jointly maintain peace and stability on the South China Sea," Hong said.
-(Lowy Institute 11/12) China’s unpredictable maritime security actors: In this Report, Lowy Institute Nonresident Fellow Linda Jakobson argues that despite Chinese president Xi Jinping’s image as a strongman, China’s approach to maritime security will continue to be shaped by a diverse set of actors pushing their own agendas. –(The Australian 11/12) Tension within China makes for unpredictable behaviour in regional sea disputes, report finds; -(Bloomberg 11/12) China’s Unpredictable Actions Fuel Arms Race, Report Author Says
-(The Diplomat 10/12) China’s Maritime Machinations: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: Beijing needs to improve its image on the South China Sea. A new white paper is a positive first step.
-(Xinhua 9/12) China rejects U.S. stance on South China Sea: China on Tuesday denounced a U.S. State Department document on the South China Sea, urging the U.S. to abide by its commitment not to take sides on the South China Sea issue. -(Reuters 9/12) China condemns U.S. report on South China Sea claims
-(Huffington Post 9/12) China's Challenge in the South China Sea: Whether or not the Philippine arbitration claim prevails in court, China is unlikely to prevail in the court of international public opinion on this issue.
-(CSIS 9/12) Beijing’s and Washington’s Dueling South China Sea Papers: The timing of the two releases (Chinese position paper and U.S. analysis of the legality of Beijing), both in relation to each other and to the next stage of the arbitration case, suggest that policymakers in Beijing and Washington recognize the value of occupying the legal high ground in the South China Sea and are eager to influence the arbitral tribunal even if they are not directly engaging in the case.
-(PhilStar 9/12) Phl won’t back down on arbitration case vs China: There is no backing down when it comes to the Philippines’ arbitration case before the United Nations to clarify maritime entitlements in the South China Sea, Malacañang stressed yesterday amid reports that China would still not participate in the process. -(Channel NewsAsia 8/12) Philippines stands firm on sea dispute with China
-(The Diplomat 9/12) Why China Won't Accept International Arbitration in the South China Sea: The crux of the matter is that China does not believe that the arbitral tribunal has jurisdiction to decide the case.
-(Eurasireview 9/12) What should US policy be in the South China Sea? China has largely ignored US exhortations to follow the rules, to stop pushing other claimants around and to seek third-party arbitration to resolve claims. Beijing apparently believes that national interest trumps adherence to international law. So what should the US do?
-(Reuters 7/12) China denounces Philippine 'pressure' over sea dispute arbitration: China denounced the Philippines on Sunday for putting it under pressure with an international arbitration case over disputed waters, and refused again to participate a week ahead of a deadline to respond in the case. Interview with FM official on Chinese gov' t Position Paper on jurisdiction in South China Sea arbitration initiated by Philippines
-(Xinhua 7/12) Commentary: Manila's unilateral move on South China Sea dispute unhelpful: The Philippines has been acting like a crying baby by seeking international arbitration over its territorial spats with China in the South China Sea. It may get fondness, but will not help settle the disputes. –(Xinhua 7/12) Summary of Chinese government' s position paper on matter of jurisdiction in South China Sea arbitration initiated by Philippines
-(The Nation 6/12) Land reclamation a new dimension to South China Sea row: To make it clear that "big guy" China does not believe that might makes right, it will be very helpful if Beijing is willing to submit itself to international legal arbitration to see how international law views this relatively new phenomenon of mass production of artificial islands and what status they should have under the law of the sea.
-(United States Department of State 5/12) Limits in the Seas: Maritime Claims in the South China Sea: Unless China clarifies that the dashed-line claim reflects only a claim to islands within that line and any maritime zones that are generated from those land features in accordance with the international law of the sea, as reflected in the LOS Convention its dashed line claim does not accord with the international law of the sea.
