TIN TIẾNG ANH (ENGLISH NEWS)

-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 25/5) Philippines urges China to to be ‘a responsible and positive force’: Warning that escalating tensions in the South China Sea “could lead to conflict,” Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario urged China at a foreign policy forum in Tokyo to act responsibly instead of resorting to aggression in the wake of its its rapid rise as an economic and military power in the Asia-Pacific.

-(SCMP 25/5) Beijing looks like a 'bully' by rejecting arbitration on South China Sea issue: Beijing's rejection of international arbitration to resolve disputes over its claim to most of the South China Sea makes it look like a "bully" in the world community, a leading US expert on Chinese law said this week. –(Xinhua 24/5) China's satellite data network reaches South China Sea

 -(Philippine Daily Inquirer 19/5) Philippines rejects Taiwan allegation of murder: Malacañang on Saturday rejected Taiwan’s allegations that Filipino coast guards had intentionally killed a Taiwanese fisherman in waters off Balintang Island in northern Philippines last week, triggering a major diplomatic row between the two countries.

-(ABS-CBN News 17/5) Taiwan thanks China for condemning Philippines over fisherman's death: Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council responsible for relations with China Thursday urged Beijing to stay out of the row the island has with the Philippines over the shooting death of a Taiwanese fisherman by the Philippine coast guard in the South China Sea. –(Focus Taiwan 17/5) More ships patrol waters south of Taiwan after shooting

-(Taipei Times 10/5) Fisherman killed in disputed waters: A Taiwanese fisherman was shot dead yesterday during a confrontation with a Philippine vessel in waters in which the exclusive economic zones claimed by Taiwan and the Philippines overlap, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

-(Vietnamplus 9/5) Vietnam urges international law compliance in East Sea: Foreign Ministry spokesperson Luong Thanh Nghi said all activities of parties in the East Sea must comply with international law, especially the 1982 United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, respect sovereignty and the sovereign and jurisdiction rights of concerned nations.

 -(SCMP 4/5) Beijing talks tough again on US influence in region: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi makes oblique reference in warning against regional provocation - the second caution in a week

-(Eurasiareview 3/5) South China Sea Disputes: Strategic Implications And Perspectives On Conflict Resolution: The South China Sea conflicts seem headed towards initiating another global Cold War, this time in Asia Pacific. South China Sea Security: An Amalgam Of Proxies, Paradoxes Or Profuse Pragmatism?

-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 27/4) Philippines won’t give up claims to South China Sea territories: The Aquino administration turned the tables on Beijing on Saturday, accusing the Chinese government of occupying a piece of Philippine territory in the South China Sea.

-(Xinhua 27/4) China rejects international arbitration on disputed islands in South China Sea: China has accused the Philippines of trying to legalize its occupation of disputed islands in the South China Sea. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said China would not agree to international arbitration asked by the Philippines.

-(Foreign Policy 19/4) China's Victim Complex: Every two years, Beijing issues a defense white paper assessing its national security environment and describing the ongoing modernization of China's military, the People's Liberation Army (PLA). And every two years, U.S. defense analysts are disappointed by just how little useful information it contains. -(SMCP 20/4) Beijing and Manila should navigate around their differences

-(Gulf News 19/4) China and Asean ready to discuss code of conduct for South China Sea: China and the 10-member countries of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) are now ready to discuss the creation of a legally binding code of conduct to be observed by claimants of the South China Sea, a senior Philippine official said.

-(Straits times 12/4) Asean and China to hold talks on South China Sea: Foreign ministers from Asean and China will hold a special meeting to hasten progress on a code of conduct in the disputed South China Sea; (Interaksyon 12/4) ASEAN ministers call for 'restraint, dialogue' on South China Sea

-(Inquirer 12/4) PH to stick with arbitration under UNCLOS to pursue Spratly claims: The Philippines reiterated its commitment to the peaceful settlement of its claims in the South China Sea area through arbitration proceedings under UNCLOS; (IISS 12/4) Philippine legal move stirs South China Sea disputes

-(The Wall Street Journal 7/4) China's Xi Sets Tone on Regional Relations: Chinese President Xi Jinping acknowledged Asian "frictions" and "hot spots" in an address on Sunday to regional business and political leaders amid mounting alarm over North Korea's nuclear threat and territorial disputes between China and its neighbors. China warns against Asia troublemakers

-(Eurasiareview 6/4) Restructuring China’s Maritime Law Enforcement: Impact On Regional Security: China seems to believe that using the civilian law enforcement forces helps demilitarise the conflicts and avoid direct military confrontation with any neighbouring country.

 -(PhilStar 31/3) ‘China may engage in quiet talks with Phl over territorial dispute’: China’s leaders may decide to engage in quiet negotiations with the Philippines to entice it to withdraw its bid for international arbitration in the South China Sea given the risks and ramifications of other options open to Beijing, the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) said.

-(SCMP 31/3) PLA takes higher profile in disputed waters: Publicity surrounding naval activities in contested waters has been on the rise since the new leadership took over in Beijing. China and Russia conduct 'surprise' military exercises

-(Manila Standard Today 23/3) Beijing pushes sea aggression: China continued its aggressive moves towards reinforcing its claim over the contested waters and territories in the South China Sea, by conducting maritime patrols, both in the waters and in the air space above the contested areas. China sends largest fishery patrol ship to Spratlys

-(GMA Network 23/3) New Philippine envoy takes up South China Sea issue with ASEAN Secretary General: Ambassador Elizabeth Buensuceso, the new Philippine delegate to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN),  recently discussed with ASEAN Secretary General Le Luong Minh in Indonesia the territorial disputes affecting the South China Sea. US Navy vessels to hold Philippine port calls