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Confrontation looms as two fortresses rise in South China Sea
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Artificial Islands, China, Defense Lines, Japan, Luzon Strait, Militarization, Military Conflict, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, Taiawan Strait, Taiwan, USA, WarMANILA: — In just two years, China has poured billions of dollars into reclamation work and military structures on three reefs in the contested Spratlys, implying that it is there to stay. Recently it warned the United States not to attempt to stop the construction, or “there will be war”. China needs oil badly. Without […]
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China’s ‘impossible’ demands reason why PHL refuses bilateral talks – DFA
China’s ‘impossible’ demands reason why PHL refuses bilateral talks – DFA By CEDRIC CASTILLO, GMA News June 11, 2015 9:20pm Tags: Department of Foreign Affairs Amid reports that China has suggested anew a bilateral form of negotiation to settle territorial disputes in the West Philippine Sea, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Thursday dismissed […]
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Malaysia urged to toughen stance over China vessels in disputed sea
A China Coast Guard vessel seen in disputed waters off the coast of the eastern state of Sabah. KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysian lawmakers have urged the country to toughen its stance against China following reports of the continued presence of Chinese Coast Guard vessels in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. Located off the coast […]
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South China Sea: Australian ships in region as part of ‘normal activities’
Australian ships and aircraft are in the South China Sea as part of “normal activities”, says a senior military officer. The comment came as Foreign Minister Julie Bishop told the Lowy Institute in Sydney that Australia would object if China made a unilateral claim of an air defence zone over the sea. Sixty per cent […]
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The Murillo Velarde map: A relic from 1734 amid the rough seas of 2015
I HONESTLY do not understand all the noise behind the recent acquisition of Pedro Murillo Velarde’s map by Filipino businessman Mel Velarde, who still deserves to be cited for his efforts to retrieve an important document of Philippine history and a real masterpiece of 18th-century printing. It is hoped this map will soon be exhibited […]
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China indignant over Japan’s South China Sea medling
BEIJING China — A Foreign Ministry spokesperson has urged Japan not to weigh into territorial disputes in the South China Sea, labelling Japan a “non-party” in the matter. Hong Lei made the comments at a media briefing on Friday responding to reporter’s question on Japan’s recent hyping up the South China Sea issue and Japanese […]
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G7 hits large-scale reclamation at sea
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Artificial Islands, China, G7, Germany, Militarization, Military Conflict, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USAKRUEN, Germany – The leaders of the Group of Seven nations issued a communiqué on Monday voicing opposition to island-building and other coercive activities in the West Philippine Sea, South China Sea and East China Sea. “We strongly oppose the use of intimidation, coercion or force, as well as any unilateral actions that seek to […]
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Principled use of power
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Artificial Islands, China, Militarization, Military Conflict, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USAOfficials of some nations that are major trading partners of the Chinese have expressed concern over reclamation activities in disputed waters, but without identifying China. The officials also say other countries are doing the same, although to a lesser extent. It’s just a cop-out to avoid antagonizing Beijing. These officials may want to look at […]
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The Asian way to settle disputes
China has refused to participate in an arbitration launched by the Philippines regarding their disputes in the South China Sea. Japan has refused to acknowledge that it has a dispute with China regarding Senkaku/Diaoyu. The Republic of Korea (South Korea) has rejected Japan’s offer to refer their dispute over Dokdo/Takeshima to the International Court of […]
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US Must Challenge China in South China Sea
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Artificial Islands, China, Militarization, Military Conflict, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USA“Washington should contest China’s claims, both physically and historically.” Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter’s plea to China and the nations surrounding the South China Sea to end island base building will fall on deaf ears for two reasons. First, it is in their respective interests to create facts on the water to establish sovereignty claims […]
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China is a threat: US scholar
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, Analysis, Artificial Islands, China, Militarization, Military Conflict, Philippines, Reclamation, Regular Patrols, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USA, VietnamThe three scholars mentioned in the article are Dr. Mr. Denny Roy, a senior expert on governance and security from the East-West Center (USA), Prof. Sherry P. Broder, a lecturer at the William S. Richardson Law School, University of Hawaii (USA) and Dr. Li Guoqiang, a researcher in the field of philosophy and social sciences […]