UNCLOS
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Vietnam, others could haul China into world court: academic
HANOI — Vietnam, Japan and the Philippines could try going to an international court in a coordinated push against China, Trinh Hoa Binh of the Vietnam Academy of Social Sciences argued in a recent interview. Tensions between Vietnam and its huge neighbor to the north have run high since Beijing planted an oil rig in […]
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If China refuses to face Vietnam at international court, then what?
Since May 1, China has unilaterally deployed its HD-981 rig and many vessels, including military ships, in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone (EEZ) and continental shelf. This action violates Vietnam’s sovereign rights and its jurisdiction over the EEZ of 200 nautical miles and continental shelf. More dangerously, China escalated tensions when its ships, under the support […]
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East Sea: Be careful with China’s “win-win” plot
VietNamNet: If Vietnam brings the case to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS), what steps should we take? Dr. Ngo Huu Phuoc: To bring the case to the ITLOS, we need to prepare a file for the lawsuit. The documents are compiled by the government or the Ministry of Foreign Affairs […]
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China’s maritime disputes: Fear, honor and interest
ADIZ, Air Defense Identification Zone, ASEAN, China, Code of Conduct, Diplomatic Relations, Foreign Policy, Philippines, South China Sea Dispute, Taiwan, UNCLOS, VietnamFueled by China’s growing assertiveness as a rising global power, tensions over territorial disputes have mounted in the Asia-Pacific region. In November last year, Beijing unilaterally expanded its Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) to cover most of the East China Sea, triggering a bitter dispute with Tokyo as the ADIZ also covers the airspace above […]
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East Sea: How to sue China effectively?
VietNamNet: China’s unruly actions have spurred domestic and international public opinion to believe that it is time for us to sue China in the international court of justice. What is your thought about this? Ngo Huu Phuoc: I do not oppose this plan. However, I believe that in the current situation, as well as based […]
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Has China forgotten its commitments?
Ngo Huu Phuoc: China’s behavior has violated the 1982 UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) and the basic principles of international law on friendly relations between countries that are prescribed in the UN Charter and codified in the Declaration of the UN General Assembly, dated 24/10/1970. Under the provisions of the UNCLOS, […]
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China’s Frustrated Neighbors Weigh Their Alternatives
MANILA—The Philippines said Vietnam was considering joining its challenge to Beijing at an international tribunal, the clearest sign yet the two countries could join forces over maritime disputes with China. Vietnam has “exhausted all dialogue channels” with Beijing, Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung told the World Economic Forum in Manila on Thursday. “China not only […]
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Vietnam can file at least 2 lawsuits against China: lawyer
Accordingly, the Vietnamese government can challenge the Chinese government to the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea, while the Vietnam Oil and Gas Group (PetroVietnam) can sue the Chinese National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) – which operates the drilling platform – to a civil court in Vietnam, lawyer Hoang Ngoc Giao, head of […]
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Implications of the Philippines-US military deal
Ayungin Shoal, Bajo de Masinloc, China, EDCA, Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, Philippines, Scarborough Shoal, South China Sea Dispute, UNCLOSPresident Barack Obama’s visit to the Philippines, the last leg of his recent 4-nation Asian tour, produced a new bilateral defense agreement that was touted by some observers as the single most significant outcome of his regional foray. The agreement was said to contribute to his goals of reassuring allies and signaling that the United […]
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PNoy to push for early conclusion of code of conduct at ASEAN Summit
President Benigno Aquino III will be pushing for the early conclusion of the drafting of the set of rules meant to avoid conflict in the South China Sea at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit in Myanmar. “I am sure the President will be bringing up this agenda item. I think he will […]