Weekly News 26/9

Weekly News 26/9 - 3/10

26/09/2011

- (The Diplomat 30/9) The Danger for US-China Ties: The US is wrong if it assumes it can always be business as usual after arms sales to Taiwan. As China rises, the temptation to push back grows. - (Foundry 29/9) China’s Law of the Sea Treaty Double Game: Former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton and former Defense Department official Dan Blumenthal have written an interesting and timely op-ed about China and the Law of the Sea Treaty (LOST). - (VOA 29/9) China Advances Maritime Ambitions With Its Growing Economy: - (PhilStar 30/9) US, China engaging in 'shadow boxing' - FVR: “Shadow boxing” between the United States and China has taken a serious turn over the latter’s territorial claims in the West Philippine Sea or South China Sea to the Chinese and the East China Sea, according to former President Fidel Ramos. - (Taipei Times 30/9) Chinese analyst calls for war in South China Sea: ‘SEA OF FIRE’:Long Tao wrote that Beijing should strike the Philippines and Vietnam, the two ‘noisiest troublemakers,’ to strike fear into other claimants - (Asia Times 30/9) Japan a gauge of India's 'Look East' policy: India's relations with Japan can be seen as a microcosm of New Delhi's much-vaunted "Look East" policy that was launched two decades ago. - (The Nation 27/9) After Deng: On China's Transformation by Joshua Kurlantzick. - (WSJ 29/9) Tokyo Nuclear Firms Sign Deal With Vietnam: In Japan's most aggressive move to promote exports of nuclear technology since the Fukushima Daiichi accident in March, a Tokyo-based utility consortium signed a deal with Vietnam on Wednesday to conduct a feasibility study for two new reactors; Japan, Asean Talk Maritime Cooperation: Japanese defense officials and their Southeast Asian counterparts agreed this week on the need to deepen regional cooperation amid concerns about China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea, as Tokyo again signaled its willingness to play a bigger role with its neighbors. - (Financial Times 28/9) China warns neighbours over US backing: “Certain countries think as long as they can balance China with the help of US military power, they are free to do whatever they want,” said the People’s Daily; A show of force: by Kathrin Hille - (Canberra Times 29/9) China turns up heat in maritime heart of SE Asia: In a message that was clearly intended for China, both countries said they ''oppose the use of coercion or force to advance the claims of any party or [to] interfere with legitimate economic activity'' in the South China Sea.

- (Mainichi News 29/9) Japan, Philippines to boost maritime security ties on China concerns: Japanese Prime Minister and visiting Philippine President agreed Tuesday to boost cooperation in ensuring maritime security in the wake of China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.

- (PhilStar 29/9) Sea dispute: Noy wants multilateral approach: Philippino President Aquino said during his visit to Japan.

- (The Diplomat 29/9) India and the South China Sea: Indian policy planners would do well to be particularly cautious when dealing with the potentially explosive situation in the South China Seas. There’s no point in bravado when we don’t have the necessary military capacity to take on the Chinese. In the South China Sea, India should beware.

- (ABS-CNB News 29/9) Ramos cautions China vs moves in Spratlys: With China testing its first aircraft carrier and building a second, former President Fidel V. Ramos said China should be careful about its efforts to break the “strategic dominance” of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region.

- (WSJ 28/9) Tokyo and Manila Strengthen Defense Ties With an Eye Toward China: while also underscoring the importance of preserving peace and stability in the South China Sea amid rising tensions with China.

- (AFP/Strait Times 28/9) China's sea claims to top Japan-Philippines summit: Japanese media have reported Tokyo and Manila have been preparing to sign a military cooperation agreement to step up their maritime security ties.

- (Minda News 27/9) Beijing chides Philippines for leading an ASEAN front against China: “The Philippines has lost its cool over the territorial disputes. It clamors for a united ASEAN front to blunt China, which appears to be a diplomatic illusion. On significant issues concerning territory and sovereignty, China will not scale back its claims and submit to external pressure,”

- (Rigzone 27/9) Oil Cos Continue to Drill Offshore Vietnam as South China Sea Tension Rises: In the Song Hong basin offshore central Vietnam, ExxonMobil is preparing to drill the second exploration well in three permits called Block 117, 118 and 119.

- (WSJ 27/9) Japan, Philippines Seek Tighter Ties to Counter China: Japan and the Philippines, both facing intensifying territorial disputes with China, are exploring ways to deepen military and security ties.

- (Inquirer 27/9) Aquino risks China ire in talks on Spratlys: President Benigno Aquino III will seek the support of Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda on Tuesday in a bid to resolve conflicting claims over the Spratlys that have provoked concern in Japan over freedom of navigation in a vital sea lane, officials said.

- (Hindustan Times 26/9) Chinese media criticises Vietnam on South China Sea dispute: Chinese state-run media on Monday lashed out at the Vietnam and the Philippines for bringing in "outside forces" like India and US as "bargaining chip" to counter China's claims over the oil rich South China Sea.

- (Yale Global 16/9) Unraveling China’s “String of Pearls”: Chinese-built ports in Gwadar, Colombo or Chittagong have commercial value, but pose no threat

- (AFP/Straitimes 26/9) China tensions rekindle Vietnam war debate: Nearly four decades after the end of a war which divided Vietnam, a debate over national reconciliation between former foes has been rekindled by tensions with China.

- (Washington Post 24/9) A power shift in Asia: A global power shift as the U.S. refuses to sell Taiwan new F-16 fighter jets.

- (dnaindia 25/9) Lets patch up, China tells Vietnam: Stepping up diplomatic contacts with Vietnam in the backdrop of its row with India over ONGC's oil exploration bid in Vietnamese blocks in South China Sea, China proposed to Hanoi to "patch up differences" saying the bilateral ties have a "brilliant prospect".

- (Times of India 25/9) Rs 3L cr plan to boost India's naval might: Jostling for the same strategic space with China in the Indian Ocean and beyond, with the oil exploration stand-off in South China Sea being just the latest indicator, India is slowly but surely building a Navy for the future.

- (Asiaone 25/9) Philippines' Aquino arrives in Japan: to raise territorial disputes with China during a meeting with Japan's new prime minister.

- (Economic Times 25/9) ONGC's South China Sea oil exploration: India put directly into conflict between China and Vietnam: Last week, one day after a Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said his government was "opposed to any country engaging in oil exploration in waters under China's jurisdiction" , an editorial in 'Global Times' , a mouthpiece of the Communist Party of China, warned India of "serious political provocation" that would "push China to the limit";

Navy driving China's military expansion: China's navy is playing an important role in the country's drive to become a world military power, with the recent trials of its first aircraft carrier underlining the scale of Beijing's naval ambitions;

India, China to hold maiden strategic economic dialogue in Beijing Monday that seeks to address widening trade deficit and explore new areas of cooperation.

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