Weekly News
-(ABS-CBN 8/8) Singapore asserts rule of law to calm SCS tensions, saying even parties without claims to the waters are affected when tensions escalate.
-(The Australian 7/8) China ‘moves to limit US influence’ in SCS code negotiations: The draft reportedly includes a proposed clause from China that countries should not hold joint military exercises with countries from outside the region.
-(The Diplomat 31/7) US Makes Up Some Lost Diplomatic Ground Over South China Sea: After some setbacks, the U.S. is making progress in its diplomatic struggle with China.
-(Blômberg 30/7) Philippines raises concern over South China Sea radio warnings that demand Philippine aircraft and ships to stay away from newly fortified islands and other territories.
-(VOA 17/7) Surge in SCS Naval Exercises in 2018 Vexes Beijing: A surge in naval maneuvers in the South China Sea by Western allies this year is keeping China from any further expansion into the contested waters.
-(PhilStar 17/7) Philippines Palace denies government inaction on SCS dispute: The Duterte administration acts swiftly but “quietly” on every act of violation of Philippine sovereignty by the Chinese, said Presidential spokesman Harry Roque.
-(VNExpress 10/7) US publisher buys rights to Vietnamese book on deadly sea battle with China: The book about the battle that saw 64 Vietnamese die defending Spratly reefs from China will be distributed worldwide in English.
-(Stripes 9/7) U.S., Philippine navies train in SCS: During Sama Sama, American and Filipino sailors are carrying out air-defense, diving and search and rescue drills, the Navy said in its statement.
-(Reuters 4/7) Japanese helicopter carrier to tour South China Sea, Indian Ocean for two months, as it looks to bolster its presence in the strategic maritime region with annual tours.
-(The America Interest 3/7) Will the South China Sea Become a Chinese Lake? Twelve days at sea on a French warship provide occasion to ponder what lies ahead for the disputed waterway.
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