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CONFLICTJul 13Will Manila and Hanoi’s maritime deal challenge Beijing in the South China Sea?A decade after Beijing rejected the ruling by The Hague’s Permanent Court of Arbitration on its South China Sea claims, rival nations continue to manoeuvre for control. In the second of our series on the anniversary, Alyssa Chen explores how deepening maritime cooperation between the Philippines and Vietnam could affect China’s regional strategy. With Vietnamese President To Lam by his side in Manila late last month, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr sent a clear message of...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 13China reiterates call for free , safe Hormuz passage amid renewed US - Iran hostilitiesChina has reiterated its call for a free and safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz. This statement comes amidst renewed hostilities between the United States and Iran, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions.tribune.com.pk · Pakistan
CONFLICTJul 13Trump wants to take over Hormuz as US - Iran truce unravels . China next move could decide whether fuel prices rise or fallmoneycontrol.com · India
CONFLICTJul 13Is China’s massive island-building push at Antelope Reef nearing the finish line?New satellite images suggest China’s land reclamation at Antelope Reef in the South China Sea is nearly finished, according to researchers. One image taken on June 22 showed that dredgers within the lagoon of the teardrop-shaped coral atoll in the Paracel Islands had been replaced by cargo barges, an indication that land reclamation was near completion, London-based research group the Open Source Centre (OSC) said on social media on Friday. Meanwhile, four large, blue cylindrical storage silos...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 12Update : China strongly deplores Japanese FM statement on South China Sea : spokespersonChina has strongly condemned a statement made by the Japanese Foreign Minister regarding the South China Sea, according to a spokesperson. This indicates rising diplomatic tensions concerning the disputed region.shanghainews.net · China
CONFLICTJul 122016 ruling on South China Sea remains pivotal as 14 nations voice support , China rejection persistsThe 2016 ruling on the South China Sea remains pivotal, with 14 nations expressing support while China continues its rejection. This highlights a persistent international territorial dispute.timesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
CONFLICTJul 12Poisoned legacy of South China Sea arbitration award undermining regional peace , stabilityThe lingering impact of a South China Sea arbitration award is reportedly destabilizing regional peace and stability. This suggests a continued dispute over maritime claims and sovereignty in the area.eng.chinamil.com.cn · China
CONFLICTJul 12Column : Philippine provocative actions in South China Sea threaten regional stability , strain ASEAN unityA column suggests that Philippine actions in the South China Sea are threatening regional stability and straining the unity of ASEAN. This highlights rising tensions and potential diplomatic challenges in the region.australiannews.net · Australia
CONFLICTJul 12Beijing renews attacks on landmark South China Sea tribunal on ruling’s 10th anniversaryBeijing has denounced a “thoroughly illegal” international tribunal that ruled against its expansive claims in the South China Sea, with a senior diplomat describing it as a “thorn” in the side of its relationship with the Philippines on the 10th anniversary of the decision. In an article published in People’s Daily on Sunday, Jing Quan, the ambassador to the Philippines, said clearing its “lingering toxic legacy” was a matter of the utmost urgency. “The most important task for Manila today is...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 11China urges refiners to keep production high as Iran tensions resurface: BloombergSeeking Alpha Tech
CONFLICTJul 11Philippine defence chief says China talks ‘not possible’ as anti-spy laws loomFor a man sanctioned by Beijing, barred from visiting China and accused of damaging bilateral ties, Gilberto Teodoro Jnr sounded remarkably composed. Composed, that is, until the conversation turned to the South China Sea – the very subject that landed him in hot water in the first place. In an interview this week, the Philippines’ defence chief said that Manila would keep only limited military communication channels open with Beijing, while ruling out broader engagement unless China changed its...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 10South China Sea expert Wu Shicun on Beijing’s red linesWu Shicun is the founding president of China’s National Institute for South China Sea Studies and chairman of the Huayang Centre for Maritime Cooperation and Ocean Governance. In this interview he discusses ways Beijing can respond to rival claimants in the disputed waters. SCMP Plus readers get early access to articles in the Open Questions series. With Manila intensifying its “transparency” campaign, how does China view the current situation and what challenges does it face? Manila’s so-called...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 10People’s Daily joins Beijing blitz against Philippines over 2016 South China Sea rulingSouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 8DFA flags China’s missile test in PacificThe Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has raised concerns about a Chinese missile test conducted in the Pacific. This action highlights potential geopolitical tensions and military activities in the region.philstar.com · Philippines
CONFLICTJul 8China signals new normal with coast guard patrols off Taiwan eastmanilatimes.net · Philippines
CONFLICTJul 8Beijing slams Manila over South China Sea claims ahead of 2016 Hague anniversarySouth China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 8U . S . and allies must respond to China gray - zone tactics : CongressmanA congressman states that the U.S. and its allies need to respond to China's gray-zone tactics. This indicates a call for action regarding geopolitical strategies.focustaiwan.tw · Taiwan
CONFLICTJul 8Philippine president backs defence chief over China sanctionsPhilippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr has broken his silence on China’s sanctions against his defence chief, in remarks seen as a closing of ranks that could complicate diplomacy between Manila and Beijing in the near term. Observers say the president’s public backing of outspoken Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro amounts to a “good cop, bad cop” approach that signals Manila’s resolve and may strengthen defence cooperation with its allies. Speaking to reporters in Vancouver over the...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 7War of words erupts as John Kerry calls Beijing provocative in South China Sea disputes – Engineering EvilA diplomatic dispute has intensified, with John Kerry describing Beijing's actions in the South China Sea as provocative. This indicates heightened verbal conflict over disputed territories.engineeringevil.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 7Japan, China coast guards square off near disputed islandsJapanese and Chinese coast guard vessels confronted each other near the disputed Senkaku island chain, with both sides claiming they expelled the other. The incident comes amid rising tensions between Tokyo and Beijing.DW News [en]
CONFLICTJul 7 Dont threaten u : Pacific nation message to ChinaA Pacific nation has reportedly sent a message to China stating 'Don't threaten us.' This indicates rising diplomatic tensions and concerns over regional security.southcoastregister.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 6Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talksNorway wants China to use its ⁠ties to the Russian ⁠leadership to help bring about ⁠a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine, also for the sake of better relations with Europe, Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday. “China is probably the country with the ‌best and most direct access to the Russian leadership. We expect, hope and strongly urge China to use that channel,” he told reporters after meeting Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Oslo. The biggest chunk of their...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTJul 6China tests long-range missile in South PacificBeijing carried out the launch in what is known as a nuclear-free zone due to a longstanding treaty against testing nuclear missiles in the area.DW News [en]
CONFLICTJul 2Reckoning With the Evolving China-Russia ThreatThe Diplomat
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