West Philippine Sea
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AFP: Dozens of Chinese vessels spotted near Pag-asa Island
MANILA, Philippines — Chinese fishing vessels continue to stay near Pag-asa (Thitu) Island in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea). Western Command chief Vice Adm. Rene Medina said Wednesday there were 38 stationary Chinese boats surrounding the sandbars of Pag-asa as of Tuesday night. There are three sandbars between Pag-asa and the Philippine-claimed […]
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Japan and Vietnam vow to uphold rule of law in South China Sea
Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi, left, and Pham Binh Minh, his Vietnamese counterpart, pledged to maintain freedom of navigation in the South China Sea at a news conference in Hanoi on Jan. 6. HANOI (Kyodo) — Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi and his Vietnamese counterpart Pham Binh Minh on Monday underscored the importance of maintaining […]
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The South China Sea: Preventing the Tyranny of the Commons
Territorial disputes have exacerbated an ongoing fishery crisis. The only solution is achieving regional fishery management. The South China Sea is often viewed through the lens of territorial disputes and growing state competition. While the United States persists with freedom of navigation operations, China continues to develop artificial islands. Meanwhile, claimant states are becoming […]
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Indonesia deploys military to South China Sea
A major maritime standoff is brewing in the South China Sea with Indonesia sending in the military to force Chinese boats out of its territorial waters. It’s the latest spat between China and Southeast Asian nations over their competing claims to islands and reefs in the South China Sea. https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/am/indonesia-deploys-military-to-south-china-sea/11850886
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Water Wars: Stare Decisis in the South China Sea
On Dec. 12, 2019, Malaysia further delineated the limits of its extended continental shelf, directly challenging Chinese claims in the South China Sea. Malaysia submitted information to the UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf that expressed its rights to an extended continental shelf beyond 200 nautical miles. In accordance with the […]
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Deterrence and South China Sea Strategy: What Do the Latest China-Indonesia Natuna Tensions Tell Us?
A look at the broader implications of a recent episode for deterrence and the strategies of countries confronting China’s growing assertiveness in the South China Sea. The recent round of tensions between China and Indonesia in the Natunas, which comes as Beijing and Jakarta commemorate the 70th anniversary of their ties in 2020, has […]
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‘We’re on full alert’: China’s aggressive South China Sea move
China has been seizing control of the South China Sea for years – but its latest aggressive move has backfired, in a potentially deadly way. South China Sea conflict: Will Australia be forced into war? Pressure is mounting for Australia to get involved in the South China Sea conflict.Indonesia has reacted with anger after […]
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Indonesia’s New Year’s message to China over the Natunas dispute: A game changer?
A statement issued on New Year’s Day by the Indonesian Ministry of Foreign Affairs against alleged Chinese encroachments over the Indonesian Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the Natunas may prove to be a diplomatic and legal game changer in the increasingly volatile South China Sea. For the very first time, a third party Association […]
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Veteran intelligence officer Felimon Santos Jr is new military chief
MANILA, Philippines (UPDATED) – President Rodrigo Duterte has chosen the commander of the military in Davao, Lieutenant General Felimon Santos Jr, to become the new Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) chief. Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea confirmed the President’s choice to Rappler on Thursday, January 2. Santos, a veteran intelligence officer, is currently the […]
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3 Keys to a Peaceful China-US Maritime Coexistence
As U.S.-China frictions grow, the likelihood of a maritime clash increases. Here’s how to avoid a worst-case scenario. China and the United States have reached an agreement on a Phase One trade deal. Though Sino-U.S. trade frictions are far from over, both sides have acknowledged that this kind of serious negotiation is a good […]