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- Asean member states and China are a step closer to forming a Code of Conduct for the South China Sea after years of operating a toothless diplomatic pact that has failed to reduce tensions
The quick extraction of the Philippine navy ship from Half Moon Shoal indicates that, even as China-Philippines relations may face troubled political waters, economic considerations could provide an anchor.
The quick extraction of the Philippine navy ship from Half Moon Shoal indicates that, even as China-Philippines relations may face troubled political waters, economic considerations could provide an anchor.
Emanuele Scimia says despite progress on a code of conduct in the South China Sea between China and Asean, the US will not cede influence in the region easily.
Emanuele Scimia says despite progress on a code of conduct in the South China Sea between China and Asean, the US will not cede influence in the region easily.
Those who see a Chinese plot to strengthen Beijing’s claim on disputed waters need to set aside their animosity and realise that the environment should come first.
Those who see a Chinese plot to strengthen Beijing’s claim on disputed waters need to set aside their animosity and realise that the environment should come first.
Chinese scholar Song Xue’s study found territorial disputes led joint development projects to fail and cited the Philippines-China venture as an example of claims being put aside to pursue ‘mutual economic gains’.
Chinese scholar Song Xue’s study found territorial disputes led joint development projects to fail and cited the Philippines-China venture as an example of claims being put aside to pursue ‘mutual economic gains’.
Earlier this year, Chinese oil survey vessel and its escorts spent months in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, which Vietnamese diplomat called ‘very alarming’.
Earlier this year, Chinese oil survey vessel and its escorts spent months in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone, which Vietnamese diplomat called ‘very alarming’.
Defence White Papers by Malaysia and Vietnam went under the radar at first – but criticisms of Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea are slowly surfacing.
Defence White Papers by Malaysia and Vietnam went under the radar at first – but criticisms of Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea are slowly surfacing.
Growing tensions between two sides means clash in South China Sea could spiral out of control, Xiangshan Forum is told.
Growing tensions between two sides means clash in South China Sea could spiral out of control, Xiangshan Forum is told.
The recently announced bilateral mechanism has given rise to questions over the disputed waterway, where both countries have overlapping claims.
The recently announced bilateral mechanism has given rise to questions over the disputed waterway, where both countries have overlapping claims.
Latest US mission in disputed waters may prompt China to step up its countermeasures.
Latest US mission in disputed waters may prompt China to step up its countermeasures.
China’s disputes with other powers over the South China Sea – namely the Philippines and Vietnam – have to be resolved rather than allowed to fester. Thankfully, resolutions can still be reached allowing all sides access to the waterways, as well as the resources that can be found there
China’s disputes with other powers over the South China Sea – namely the Philippines and Vietnam – have to be resolved rather than allowed to fester. Thankfully, resolutions can still be reached allowing all sides access to the waterways, as well as the resources that can be found there
The hard and soft power confrontation between the two has all the makings of an existential contest because both see it as their right and destiny to dominate and shape the international order
The hard and soft power confrontation between the two has all the makings of an existential contest because both see it as their right and destiny to dominate and shape the international order
Philippines’ new leader Rodrigo Duterte faces a foreign relations test in first fortnight of his presidency
Philippines’ new leader Rodrigo Duterte faces a foreign relations test in first fortnight of his presidency