Philippines
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China Defends New Fishing Rules in Disputed Waters
China is defending a move by Hainan province to require all foreign fishing vessels to seek permission before entering disputed waters in the South China Sea that are claimed by Beijing. The new rule, which went into effect on January 1, covers more than half the 3.5 million square kilometers of the South China Sea. […]
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DFA verifying China’s new fishing regulation in South China Sea
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, China, Fishing Rights, Militarization, Philippines, South China Sea Dispute, UNCLOSThe Department of Foreign Affairs on Wednesday said it is verifying reports on China’s new fishing regulation over South China Sea that requires foreign fishing vessels entering the disputed waters to obtain permission from the Chinese government. Such policy, which came after China’s imposition of an air defense zone that triggered protests from several countries […]
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China Orders Foreign Fishing Vessels Out of Most of the South China Sea
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, China, Fishing Rights, Militarization, Naval Showdown, Parcel Islands, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea Dispute, Spratlys, USA, VietnamChina has ordered foreign fishing vessels to obtain approval from regional authorities before fishing or surveying in two thirds of the South China Sea, setting up the potential for new confrontations between Beijing and its neighbors over maritime sovereignty claims to disputed islands. The new orders went into effect Jan. 1 after they were issued […]
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Updated Congressional Research Service (CRS) Report—Ronald O’Rourke, “Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China: Issues for Congress
Ronald O’Rourke, Maritime Territorial and Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) Disputes Involving China: Issues for Congress (Washington, DC: Congressional Research Service, 9 August 2013), R42784. Summary This report presents policy and oversight issues for Congress arising from (1) maritime territorial disputes involving China in the South China Sea (SCS) and East China Sea (ECS) and (2) an additional […]
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Muted Asean response to China’s ADIZ
Air Defense Identification Zone, ASEAN, China, Code of Conduct, East China Sea, Japan, Philippines, South China Sea DisputeCHINA’S unilateral declaration of an air defence identification zone (ADIZ) over the East China Sea has ruffled the feathers of Japan, the United States, South Korea and Australia. They have all criticised or registered their displeasure at the move, which is widely viewed as stoking the embers of an unsettled East Asia. The way in […]
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PHL envoy to China: Seeking arbitration on sea row not an ‘unfriendly act’
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, ASEAN, China, Code of Conduct, Philippines, South China Sea Dispute, UNCLOSAs tensions in portions of the South China Sea, referred to by Manila as West Philippine Sea, once again fall into focus after Beijing’s declaration of an air zone, Philippine Ambassador Erlinda Basilio to China said the Philippines’ move to seek arbitration on its territorial dispute with China was not an “unfriendly act.” In an […]
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Study: Testimony before the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Committee Hearing on China’s Maritime Disputes in the East and South China Seas
ASEAN, China, East China Sea, Impact of UNCLOS Arbitration, Mischief Reef, Nine Dash Line, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, Shenkaku-Diayou Islands, South China Sea Dispute, UNCLOS, USAPeter A. Dutton Professor and Director China Maritime Studies Institute U.S. Naval War College This testimony reflects the personal views of the author and not the official views of the U.S. Navy or any other entity of the U.S. Government. Questions presented: What are the origins of China’s territorial claims in the East and South […]
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Noy: US statement vs China to help reduce tension over sea row
MANILA, Philippines – President Aquino believes US Secretary of State John Kerry’s pronouncements and those of officials of other countries on China’s air defense identification zone would reduce tension in the disputed areas. Speaking to reporters after an event in Malacañang yesterday, Aquino said the pronouncements would be helpful. “I suppose it is good that […]
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US does not recognize China air defense zone
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, China, Coast Guard, Global Contingency Plan, John Kerry, Philippines, PNP, South China Sea Dispute, USAMANILA, Philippines – Washington does not recognize China’s air defense identification zone over the East China Sea, visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday. “The United States does not recognize that zone and does not accept it,” Kerry said during a news conference yesterday with Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario. “The zone […]
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US boosts support for Philippines security forces
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, China, Coast Guard, Global Security Contingency Fund, Japan, John Kerry, Militarization, Philippines, PNP, South China Sea Dispute, USAMANILA — The United States will provide the Philippines’ security forces with $40 million in new assistance in part to help the country protect its territorial waters amid rising tensions with China over disputes in the South China Sea, US Secretary of State John Kerry said yesterday while urging all the nations involved to “lower […]