East Sea News from 01/11 to 30/11/2012

-(Channel news asia 8/11)Hu says China should become 'maritime power’: President Hu Jintao said China should become a "maritime power" as he opened a Communist Party congress on Thursday

-(The jakartaglobe 8/11) US Role in Regional Security Underlined: Indonesian legislators have greeted Barack Obama’s re-election victory with calls for the US president to ensure that his Asia pivot does not exacerbate heightened tensions in the South China and East China seas. 

-(The diplomat 8/11) Thanks Climate Change: Sea-Level Rise Could End South China Sea Spat: Overlapping claims to islands and reefs in the South China Sea have increased tensions. They may all soon be rendered obsolete.

-(The jakartapost 8/11)Four more challenging years for Barack Obama: Besides the undisputed media projection that Barack Obama will be reelected as President of the United States for four more years, the US has been showing a constant division in its political map since the 2000 Presidential Election 

-(Nation multimedia 8/11)Obama's victory could bode well for the region: With another four years in the White house, the US president can make firm on the commitment to Asia.

-(Bangkok post 8/11) Upset waters need Asean, China unity: Thus, to reach a consensus on the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the political willingness and commitment of all parties involved is vital. 

-(Reuters 8/11)China's Hu says graft a threat, promises reforms: Outgoing Chinese President Hu Jintao warned on Thursday that corruption threatens the ruling Communist Party and the state

-(The Hindu 8/11)Obama’s eastern pivot, made in Asia: In his second administration, the form and contours of America’s ‘Asia Focus’ will be determined more by Asians than the U.S.

East Sea News from 01/10 to 31/10/2012

-(Atimes 26/10)Construction tensions in the South China Sea: In a move that promises to raise regional tensions, China recently stepped up construction work in contested territories in the South China Sea.

-(Nytimes 25/10)New Leaders of Military in China Announced: China announced the promotions of five generals this week, shaping the top leadership of the rapidly modernizing military as it becomes a more dominant player in Asia

-(Huffington post 25/10)USS George Washington Warship In Philippines Amid Territorial Disputes In South China Sea:  U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike force's visit to Manila is the latest show of American military might partly aimed at countering China's grip in Asia. 

-(Inquirer 25/10) Australia backs code of conduct in disputed sea: The Australian government headed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday joined the Philippines and New Zealand in seeking the adoption of a joint code of conduct for the South China Sea

-(Channel news asia 24/10)S'pore says Indonesian proposal to settle South China Sea dispute good start: The "Zero Draft" Code of Conduct as it's called, provides a possible framework for the resolution process.

-(Interaksyon 24/10)Thomas: Polls won't alter US policy on South China Sea; Fil-Ams' influence rising: “The important thing is continuity. The US support to Asia will continue regardless of who gets elected,” US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas  said at the Kapihan sa Embahada.

-(Antara news 24/10) Indonesia asked to stabilize conflict in South China Sea: Indonesia has been asked to serve as a mediator and to take actions to stabilize the conflict in the South China Sea

-(Global research 24/10)Confrontation between China and Japan. Naval Deployments in East China Sea: In a show of force, China staged a naval exercise in the East China Sea last Friday involving 11 vessels from its naval fleet and civilian maritime agencies. 

-(National interest 24/10)Asia's New Age of Instability: Asia is home to the United States’ most serious strategic competitor: China.

East Sea News from 01/9 to 30/9/2012

-(Atimes 28/9)US 'pivots' on the Philippines: True to its historical role as an American colony, the Philippines is emerging as a crucial node in America's "pivot".

-(Channel news asia 27/9)Asia can help troubled global economy, but must resolve disputes: Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra warned against allowing conflict in the seas around China from derailing development.

-(Japantimes 27/9)Senkaku row reverberates across Southeast Asia: China's recent conduct in its bitter dispute with Japan over the ownership of islands, fisheries and seabed resources in the East China Sea raises some geopolitical storm warnings for Southeast Asia

-(The australian 27/9)Beijing worrying many neighbours: SOMETHING very strange is happening at the moment in the East China Sea and in the South China Sea, and Australia should be taking serious notice of these developments.

-(Channel news asia 26/9)Taiwan eyes marine park in East China Sea: The planned national park will cover three Taiwan-held islets -- Pengjia, Mianhua and Huaping and surrounding waters, measuring some 750 square kilometres

-(The jakarta globe 26/9) Indonesia Seeks Rules of Road for South China Sea: Indonesia is circulating among Southeast Asian nations a draft code of conduct for the South China Sea, hoping for progress before a regional summit in November

East Sea News from 01/8 to 31/8/2012

-(The diplomat 30/8)China’s Real Blue Water Navy: China is building a two-layered navy with a high-end Near Seas component and a limited, low-end capability beyond. It is not poised to speed across the Pacific to threaten America.

-(Abc 30/8) Australia calls for South China Sea resolution: The Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith has called for a peaceful end to territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

-(Chinapost 30/8)Academics visit contested islands in South China Sea: Taiwan's Navy has taken a group of academics to contested islands in the South China Sea

-(Atimes 30/8)China not to pick that East China Sea fight: The Chinese are crystal clear that the Diaoyu Islands are covered under the US-Japan Mutual Cooperation and Security Treaty because the islands are under Japan's administrative control.

-(Channel news asia 30/8) Sea row set aside as China, ASEAN seek trade boost: Trade between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) jumped to over $200 billion in the first seven months of 2012

East Sea News from 01/7 to 31/7/2012

-(Abs-cbnnews 31/7) PH gets 4 bids for disputed South China Sea oil, gas blocks: The Philippines accepted on Tuesday four bids for three oil and gas exploration blocks in the South China Sea, including two prospects in waters claimed by China.
-(Indianexpress 31/7) Respond strongly to India's move in South China Sea: An article in the state-run Global Times titled 'India's sea oil push politically motivated' said the change of mind to return Block 128 possibly related to China's decision to offer nine blocks including the same block in the South China Sea for joint exploration with foreign companies.
-(BBC 31/7) Philippines to auction South China Sea exploration blocks: The Philippine government is set to auction off three areas in the South China Sea for oil and gas exploration that are also claimed by China.
-(WSJ 30/7) A War Footing in the South China Sea? If Beijing thought that its new garrison would lead other nations to roll over, it has miscalculated.
-(Crisisgroup 30/7) High Stakes in the South China Sea: Coverage of the South China Sea territorial dispute has tended to paint the story as that of a giant China flexing its muscle over a handful of smaller Southeast Asian states.
-(WSJ 30/7) Beijing Crosses a Line: The PLA's garrison in the South China Sea could further inflame tensions
-(Eastasia Forum 30/7) ASEAN and the South China Sea: There has been much ado about the nothing-joint communiqué from the ASEAN Foreign Ministers’ summit in Phnom Penh the week before last and what it means for the future of ASEAN and relations between China, ASEAN and the United States.

East Sea News from 01/6 to 30/6/2012

-(Mofa.gov.vn 27/6) Remark by Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Luong Thanh Nghi on June 26, 2012 

-(Inquirer 27/6) Chinese ships never left Scarborough Shoal, says military: A Philippine Navy reconnaissance plane sighted 23 Chinese fishing boats—six large vessels and 17 dinghies—in the lagoon; (Thediplomat 27/6) Cloudy Forecast for U.S.-Thai Ties?

-(Sina 27/6) CNOOC offers 9 offshore blocks for joint operation with foreign firms: Seven of the blocks are sited in the Zhongjianan Basin, while two are located in areas covering the Wan'an Basin and the Nanweixi Basin; (Abs-cbnnews 27/6) Chinese boats return to Scarborough Shoal
-(Businessweek 27/6) Vietnam Calls on Cnooc Parent to Scrap Oil Exploration Bids: Seeking bids for the exploration areas is an illegal act that “seriously violated” Vietnam’s sovereign rights; (Interfaxenergy 26/6)CNOOC raises South China Sea tensions with offshore offer
-(VNN 26/6) ASEAN, China talk on East Sea: Both sides agreed on the commitment to implement the declaration and create a Code of Conduct in the East Sea; (Inquirer 26/6) Filipinos, Vietnamese in US close ranks: Boycott Chinese products
-(WSJ 26/6) How to Defuse South China Sea Conflicts: The Scarborough Shoal standoff holds lessons for the region's many other territorial disputes; (VNN 26/6) FM clarifies content of Vietnam Maritime Law
-(Ruvr 26/6) Beijing seeks dominance of South China Sea with new city: A new city has emerged on the map of China; (Inquirer 26/6) 28 Chinese boats still in Scarborough

East Sea News from 01/5 to 31/5/2012

-(Channelnewsasia 31/5) China urges US to respect its interests in Asia as US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta began a visit to the region aimed at shoring up US naval power; (Maritimesecurity 31/5) New Chinese ship causes alarm

-(Xinhua 31/5) Fishing ban to start on East China Sea: The annual fishing ban on the East China Sea will begin from noon Friday, the East China Sea Fishery Bureau under the Ministry of Agriculture said Thursday; (NYT 31/5) Beijing Exhibiting New Assertiveness in South China Sea
-(Theglobeandmai 31/5) JAMES MANICOM.Troubled waters: Canada and the South China Sea. Even as it seeks greater engagement with Asia, Ottawa has remained silent in the face of Chinese belligerence over a disputed tract of ocean. Perhaps that is for the best; (Yale 30/5) Why U.S. Senate should ratify Law of the Sea Treaty
-(Straitstimes 30/5) Philippines, China agree to restrain in standoff: The defence chiefs of China and the Philippines have agreed to show restraint in their countries' 2-month-old standoff at a disputed shoal; (Inquirer 29/5) Which country is the ‘hoodlum’?
-(Nhandan 29/5) ASEAN defense ministers meets in Cambodia: A Vietnamese delegation led by Defence Minister, General Phung Quang Thanh, participated in the 6th ASEAN Defense Ministers Meeting which took place in the Cambodian; (Focustaiwan29/5) China not to let South China Sea dispute worsen: retired admiral
-(Inquirer 29/5) China alarmed by Clinton’s comments on West Philippine Sea: China has expressed concern about remarks made by US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton; (Theglobeandmai 29/5) In the South China Sea, two superpowers flex their muscles

East Sea News from 01/4 to 30/4/2012

-(CNN 30/4) 4 South Korean coast guard personnel wounded in clash with Chinese sailors while trying to apprehend Chinese sailors in Korean waters, a coast guard official said; (The-american-interest 30/4) High Noon in Beijing
-(Yale 30/4) Asia Caught Between Rivals China and US: While cozying up to China for trade, Asians turn to the US for security
-(Philstar 27/4) Philippines has 'good case' vs China on Scarborough row: Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Friday told government agencies and maritime law experts to prepare a paper to bolster the country's claim over the Scarborough Shoal.
-(Inquirer 26/4) China rejects PH bid to bring shoal dispute to international court but the Philippines is not giving up.
-(Xinhuanet 26/4) Chinese army to safeguard national marine rights: China's armed forces will work closely with fishery and maritime supervision agencies to jointly safeguard national marine rights and interests, a Defense Ministry spokesman said
-(Chinadaily 27/4) Military makes solemn vow on territory: The armed forces have vowed to "fulfill their duty" to safeguard China's territory in the South China Sea, a Defense Ministry spokesman said on Thursday
-(Washingtontimes 26/4) China OKs supply dock in disputed islands: China's government said Thursday that it had approved a provincial proposal to build a supply dock in the South China Sea; (Inquirer 26/4) China to build supply dock in disputed sea; (Xinhua 26/4) Chinese army to safeguard national marine rights
-(Abc 25/4) Report raises fear of South China Sea war: The chances of a full-scale war erupting which could drag in China, the US, the Philippines and Vietnam are not as remote as one may think; (Dw) Report says China policy is stirring South China Sea dispute

East Sea News from 01/3 to 31/3/2012

-(The-diplomat 31/3) Will ASEAN Tackle South China Sea? Burma is likely to be the main talking point at next week’s ASEAN summit. But will they dare tackle China’s territorial claims?
-(Philstar 31/3) 'US should provide Phl with military hardware': in light of heightening tensions in the South China Sea, Robert Warshaw of the Heritage Foundation said; (Reuters 31/3) Hu wants Cambodia help on China Sea dispute, pledges aid
-(Globalresearch 30/3) DRONE WARFARE: US could fly spy drones from Australian territory: As part of an increased US presence in the Asia-Pacific that has rankled China.
-(Presstv 30/3) Indonesia opposes potential US plan for base in Australia: saying the initiative threatens Indonesian sovereignty and security.
-(FP 30/3) This Week at War: The Navy's Pacific Problem: Does the U.S. military have the resources for an Asian century?; (Heritage 30/3) Strengthening U.S.–Philippine Cooperation Key to Stability in the South China Sea
-(Gmanetwork 30/3) PHL to 'exercise sovereignty,' build pier in disputed Spratlys: The DFA said it would build the pier on the largest of the five Philippine-occupied islands, known as Thitu, but which it calls Pag-asa.
-(Reuters 29/3) China influence over Cambodia to be tested at SE Asia summit: The timing of Hu's visit has raised suspicion Beijing may pressure Cambodia to curb discussions at a Southeast Asian leaders' summit on the vexed question of the South China Sea.
-(Philstar 29/3) EU backs Phl in South China Sea: The European Union (EU) on Tuesday saidit continues to support a peaceful resolution to the disputed South China Sea.

East Sea News from 01/2 to 29/2/2012

-(Gulfnews 29/2) Philippines, US to hold war games in South China Sea At the same time that the department of energy will award to private firms oil exploration contracts

-(Philstar 29/2) Admiral:US needed for South China Sea security The commander of U.S. forces in the Pacific said Tuesday the American military must be present in the South China Sea to ensure the security of sea lanes crucial to international trade

-(Guardian 29/2) Philippines reignites row with China over oil exploration rights Energy secretary José Almendras has invited foreign companies to explore offshore area, despite Chinese claims to the territory
-(Voanews 29/2) Beijing, Manila Stand Firm in South China Sea Dispute A new dispute is building between China and the Philippines over oil exploration in the South China Sea, with neither side showing any sign of backing down
-(Globaltimes 1/3) Beijing rejects US role in South China Sea The Chinese foreign ministry Wednesday firmly rejected comments by a top US military commander that the US military presence in the South China Sea is necessary for the security of the region; (Globaltimes 29/2) Beijing warns Manila over oil bid in South China Sea
-(WSJ 29/2) U.K. Firm Continues South China Sea Exploration A move that could exacerbate tensions over control of the potentially energy-rich South China Sea
-(Reuters 28/2) Conflict looms in South China Sea oil rush Claimant nations search deeper into disputed waters for energy supplies while building up their navies and military alliances with other nations; China's military build-up seen independent of U.S. moves The U.S. military commander for the Asia-Pacific region said on Tuesday