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Title:
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US, JAPAN, INDIA, AUSTRALIA ... IS QUAD THE FIRST STEP TO AN ASIAN NATO?
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Author:
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CARY HUANG
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Source:
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South China Morning Post
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Date:
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November 25, 2017
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Description:
- IT is no longer the “Asia-Pacific”, but the “Indo-Pacific”, at least, according to the United States and some of its allies. Such a change may not seem much on first glance, but these four letters are far more than a matter of semantics: they have the potential to create a seismic shift in the geopolitical landscape of the region.
Asia Pacific Regional Developments
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Title:
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Asia Code for Sea Peace Expected to Tilt Toward China
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Author:
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Ralph Jennings
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Source:
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Voice of America
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Date:
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November 24, 2017
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Description:
- A code of conduct aimed at avoiding mishaps in the contested South China Sea is likely to sidestep concerns that are offensive to the chief claimant, Beijing, analysts forecast.
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Title:
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China-US military exercise to enhance disaster relief, humanitarian assistance
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Author:
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Straits Times
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Source:
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Straits Times
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Date:
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November 20, 2017
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Description:
- BEIJING (CHINA DAILY/ASIA NEWS NETWORK) - It was a rare moment to hear US soldiers shout commands in Chinese, and vice versa. But at a military camp in Oregon, US and Chinese soldiers not only exchanged rescue methods but also commands during a joint exercise on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. Two teams of eight soldiers, four from each side, were tasked to set up two rope bridges to transfer "patients" across a river in a flood-based simulation.
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Title:
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31st ASEAN Chairman's statement references international law in South China Sea
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Author:
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Regine Cabato, CNN Philippines
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Source:
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CNN Philippines
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Date:
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November 16, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines, as chair of the 31st ASEAN Summit brought back a provision into the final Chairman's Statement that implied a reference to a landmark ruling recognizing the Philippines' claims over the South China Sea.
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Title:
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With Trump Focused on North Korea, Beijing Sails Ahead in South China Sea
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Author:
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DAN DE LUCE
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Source:
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Foreign Policy
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Date:
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November 16, 2017
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Description:
- In his 12-day trip to Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump largely focused on North Korea and trade, all but avoiding the simmering disputes in the South China Sea and steering clear of sharp criticism of Beijing’s increasingly aggressive activities there.
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Title:
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Philippines, China agree to avoid force in sea dispute
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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ABS-CBN News
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Date:
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November 16, 2017
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Description:
- China and the Philippines have agreed to avoid force to resolve their differences over the South China Sea, according to a joint statement issued on Thursday by China at the end of a visit to Manila by Chinese Premier Li Keqiang.
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Title:
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Australia PM, Duterte discuss South China Sea
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Author:
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Argyll Cyrus Geducos
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Source:
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Manila Bulletin
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Date:
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November 13, 2017
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Description:
- Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has praised President Rodrigo Duterte for his stance on the South China Sea issue and for how the government handled the recently-concluded war in Marawi City against Daesh-inspired terrorists.
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Title:
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Philippines, China open S. China Sea communication line
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Author:
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ABS-CBN News
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Source:
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ABS-CBN News
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Date:
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November 13, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA - The Philippine and Chinese coast guards on Monday agreed to establish a communication line that would facilitate friendly dealings in the disputed South China Sea.
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Title:
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Draft of ASEAN Chairman’s statement leaves out South China Sea issue
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Author:
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Regine Cabato and Chad de Guzman, CNN Philippines
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Source:
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CNN Philippines
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Date:
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November 13, 2017
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Description:
- Leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) may leave it up to President Rodrigo Duterte to express the regional bloc’s position on recent developments in the contested South China Sea.
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Title:
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Trumps offers to mediate in South China Sea feud
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Author:
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Argyll Cyrus Geducos and AP
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Source:
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Manila Bulletin
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Date:
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November 13, 2017
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Description:
- United States (US) President Donald Trump has offered to mediate in the South China Sea disputes Sunday and while his Chinese counterpart played down concerns over Beijing’s military buildup and the prospects of war in the contested waters.
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Title:
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Asean, China to start talks on code of conduct over sea dispute
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Author:
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Jhoanna Ballaran
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Source:
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Inquirer.net
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Date:
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November 13, 2017
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Description:
- The leaders of the Association of the Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) and China are set to announce on Monday the beginning of talks over the long-overdue code of conduct (COC) on the disputed South China Sea (SCS), citing the importance of maintaining stability in the region.
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Title:
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Gala glitz masks Asia's tensions as Trump winds up tour
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Author:
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Steve Holland, Karen Lema
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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November 12, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA (Reuters) - Leaders from across Asia joined U.S. President Donald Trump at an extravagant gala dinner in the Philippines’ capital on Sunday, a show of amity in a region fraught with tensions that have lurked behind his marathon tour of the continent.
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Title:
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Trump pushes open shipping lanes in Asia
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Author:
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Christina Mendez and Pia Lee-Brago
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Source:
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The Philippine Star
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Date:
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November 11, 2017
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Description:
- US President Donald Trump yesterday called for “respect for the rule of law” and individual rights, freedom of navigation and overflight – including open shipping lanes – as he addressed threats to global security.
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Title:
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The US and China got down to business on the South China Sea
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Author:
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Philip Wen and Matt Spetalnick, Reuters
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Source:
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Business Insider
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Date:
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November 9, 2017
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Description:
- The United States and China had a frank exchange of views on the disputed South China Sea during a visit to Beijing by U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday, U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said.
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Title:
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Philippines starts construction near China's manmade islands in disputed waters
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Author:
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Reuters Staff
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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November 7, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines has started upgrading military facilities on the biggest features it occupies in the disputed South China Sea, its defense secretary said on Tuesday, asserting Manila’s claims in the strategic waterway.
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Title:
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Duterte says he'll be 'frank' with China on addressing issues in Asia
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Author:
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David Santos
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Source:
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CNN Philippines
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Date:
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November 7, 2017
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Description:
- On the eve of his trip to Vietnam for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit, President Rodrigo Duterte spoke before an audience of Philippine Marines about the evolving geopolitical situation in the region.
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Title:
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Chinese premier to visit Philippines
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Author:
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Reuters
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Source:
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ABS-CBN News
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Date:
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November 6, 2017
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Description:
- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang will visit the Philippines and attend a series of high-level meetings, including the 12th East Asia Summit (EAS) on Nov. 12-16 in the country, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said Monday.
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Title:
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Test of Chinese Vessel in Contested Sea Adds Speed Bump to Diplomacy
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Author:
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Ralph Jennings
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Source:
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Voice of America
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Date:
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November 6, 2017
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Description:
- China’s announcement of a super-sized reclamation vessel for use in the disputed South China Sea stands to rile much of Asia as well as the U.S. government during a month of meetings among the region's top leaders.
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Title:
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Philippines to keep wary eye on new Chinese dredger
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Author:
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Reuters Staff
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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November 6, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines expressed concern on Monday about China’s testing of a massive dredging ship, saying it would track its activities closely, despite Beijing’s assurances it would not develop areas where it has competing claims with Manila.
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Title:
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Premier Li's visit to the Philippines to promote China-ASEAN ties
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Author:
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Editor: Xiang Bo
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Source:
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Xinhua
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Date:
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November 6, 2017
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Description:
- BEIJING, Nov. 6 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's visit to the Philippines from Nov. 12 to 16, his first overseas trip since the 19th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, will deepen friendly cooperation with the Philippines, promote China-ASEAN ties and enhance regional cooperation in East Asia, senior officials said Monday.