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Title:
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ASEAN unsettled by China weapon systems, tension in South China Sea
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Author:
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Manuel Mogato
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Source:
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Reuters
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Date:
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February 21, 2017
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Description:
- Southeast Asian countries see China's installation of weapons systems in the South China Sea as "very unsettling" and have urged dialogue to stop an escalation of "recent developments", the Philippines said on Tuesday.
Information Archive on Philippine Foreign Policy
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Title:
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Soon: Hotline between PH, China coast guards
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Author:
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Carmela Fonbuena
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Source:
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Rappler
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Date:
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February 20, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA, Philippines – Officials of the China Ministry of Foreign Affairs and and China Coast Guard are in the Philippines this week, from February 20 to 23, to discuss with their counterparts future activities including the establishment of a direct communication line between the coast guards of the two countries.
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Title:
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The Smart Way for America to Push Back Against China in the South China Sea
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Author:
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Jeffrey Ordaniel
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Source:
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The National Interest
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Date:
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February 20, 2017
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Description:
- Since Donald Trump’s inauguration, many analysts have anticipated that the United States would return to a unilateralist approach to international security. Initial statements from the new administration hinted at a change in Washington’s Asia policy away from the multilateral diplomacy and engagement championed by Obama’s ‘rebalance’ to Asia. In particular, Trump’s emphasis on ‘America First’ worried many. It did not sound inclusive, and was not reassuring to allies dealing with the security implications of China’s rise. Will unilateralism serve US interests in the South China Sea?
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Title:
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ASEAN starts high-level South China Sea talks
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Author:
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Christian Esguerra
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Source:
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ABS-CBN News
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Date:
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February 19, 2017
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Description:
- BORACAY, Aklan -- Southeast Asian diplomats began Sunday top-level discussions here on a code of conduct framework that regional leaders hope to finish this year to help de-escalate tensions in the South China Sea.
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Title:
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Chinese envoy hopes for better ties with Philippines
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Author:
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Elias Baquero
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Source:
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Sunstar.com
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Date:
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February 15, 2017
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Description:
- THE People’s Republic of China consulate office in Cebu the other day expressed hope that the relationship between the Philippines and China will continue, especially in trade and tourism. “I wish all friends present (here tonight) good fortune in the Year of the Rooster, and I also wish China and the Philippines enjoy everlasting friendship,” said Consul General Shi Yong. Shi Yong delivered a speech during the 2017 Cebu Philippine-China Traditional Cultural Festival held at SM Cinema 1 the other night.
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Title:
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Can China help the Philippines fight piracy?
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Author:
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Zhou Bo
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Source:
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South China Morning Post
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Date:
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February 12, 2017
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Description:
- President Rodrigo Duterte demonstrated his good faith in China again on January 31 when he said at an oath-taking ceremony for Philippine military officers that he had asked China if it could patrol the international waters near the Philippines, to help tackle piracy.
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Title:
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Wishful thinking on Code of Conduct for South China Sea
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Author:
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Supalak Ganjanakhundee
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Source:
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The Straits Times
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Date:
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February 11, 2017
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Description:
- Rhetoric has come full circle in the dispute over the South China Sea but can the Philippines, the current chairman of Asean and a claimant state, deliver a peaceful solution for the area? So far, there is little to see apart from wishful thinking from Manila as it pledges to conclude the Code of Conduct (CoC) for the South China Sea by the end of this year.
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Title:
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China promises ‘corruption-free’ infrastructure aid to Philippines
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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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February 10, 2017
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Description:
- MANILA – China will increase infrastructure assistance to the Philippines under “corruption-free” agreements, as ties between the two countries improved under President Rodrigo Duterte, Beijing’s envoy said Friday.
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Title:
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China backs emergency powers to ensure completion of PHL infra projects
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Author:
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Ian Nicolas P. Cigaral
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Source:
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BusinessWorld Online
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Date:
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February 11, 2017
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Description:
- CHINA reaffirmed its commitment to the Philippines as a “reliable partner” in tourism and trade, with that country’s ambassador also supporting emergency powers for the Philippine government to ensure key infrastructure projects are not delayed beyond the current presidential term.
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Title:
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Pentagon says US, Chinese air encounter unintentional
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Author:
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AP
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Source:
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Inquirer.net
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Date:
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February 11, 2017
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Description:
- BEIJING — The Pentagon said a close encounter between a Chinese early warning aircraft and a US Navy patrol plane over the South China Sea appeared to be unintentional and both pilots maintained professional radio contact, in the first such incident known to have taken place under President Donald Trump’s administration.
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Title:
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Trump Reaffirms ‘One-China’ Stance in First Call With Xi
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Author:
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Ting Shi
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Source:
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Bloomberg
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Date:
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February 10, 2017
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Description:
- Donald Trump reaffirmed the U.S.’s support for the ‘One-China’ policy in his first phone call as president with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping, easing a key source of diplomatic tension between the world’s two largest economies.
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Title:
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How China uses tourism as a foreign policy tool in Asia
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Author:
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Daniel Meesak
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Source:
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Asia Times
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Date:
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February 9, 2017
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Description:
- For China’s neighbors, incoming Chinese tourists can serve as a valuable cash injection into the local economy, but it often comes with strings attached. A massive and growing Chinese tourism market on the doorstep sounds like an ideal scenario for many distant destinations, but poses a substantial risk as well. Because of its size, China can easily come to represent over 50 percent of all tourist arrivals in neighboring countries, yet because of its opaque decision making processes and track record of using tourism as a foreign policy tool, China’s neighbors are increasingly cautious of letting China dominate their tourism industries.
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Title:
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Chekhov's Gun and the Tangled US-Philippines-China Triangle
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Author:
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Roncevert Ganan Almond
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Source:
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The Diplomat
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Date:
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February 9, 2017
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Description:
- Lord Palmerston, the 19th century British leader and empire builder, famously noted that countries do not have eternal allies or perpetual enemies, only indefinite national interests. The tangled triangle of U.S.-Philippines-China relations is testing Palmerston’s maxim.
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Title:
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Philippines seeks US, China help to fight pirates
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Author:
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AFP
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Source:
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South China Morning Post
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Date:
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February 8, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines is seeking US and Chinese help to guard a major sea lane as Islamic militants shift attacks to international shipping, officials said on Wednesday.
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Title:
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Manila says China likely to build on reef near Philippines
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Author:
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AFP
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Source:
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The Straits Times
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Date:
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February 8, 2017
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Description:
- Manila expects Beijing to try building on a reef off the Philippine coast, Defence Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said yesterday, adding that this would be "unacceptable" in the waterway.
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Title:
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Hanging up, not disconnected: the Australia-US alliance can handle an angry call
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Author:
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Sinclaire Prowse and Brad Glosserman
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Source:
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Pacnet Forum CSIS
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Date:
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February 8, 2017
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Description:
- Reports of a “hostile and charged” phone call between US President Donald Trump and Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull have unnerved many in the US and Australia. Alliance supporters in both countries moved quickly to undo some of the damage but confusion and uncertainty persists. The alliance is strong, but that does not mean it doesn’t need fortification to weather the inevitable challenges to come.
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Title:
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PH submits defense equipment wishlist to China
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Author:
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Pia Ranada
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Source:
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Rappler
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Date:
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February 7, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines has submitted to China the list of defense equipment it hopes Beijing can supply through a $14-million grant, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said on Tuesday, February 7,
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Title:
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Public sentiment on foreign security cooperation
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Author:
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Dindo Manhit
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Source:
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Inquirer.net
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Date:
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February 6, 2017
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Description:
- The Philippines is putting to action new partners in national security. Last Wednesday, President Duterte said he had sought China’s assistance in patrolling regional waters. A day later, he reaffirmed his intention to buy weapons from Russia, specifically precision-guided munitions or “smart bombs.” There is no doubt that his administration has been clear in its efforts to grow its network of support for the armed forces’ internal security objectives. The only doubts may be in public opinion.
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Title:
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No Need for Drama: US Avoids Inflaming South China Sea Dispute
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Author:
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Sputnik International
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Source:
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Sputnik International
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Date:
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February 6, 2017
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Description:
- The United States appears reluctant to launch a large-scale military response to Chinese activity on South China Sea.
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Title:
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Does the Trump White House know that Asia is opting for diplomacy on South China Sea?
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Author:
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Elena Collinson
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Source:
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South China Morning Post
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Date:
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February 6, 2017
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Description:
- Australians noticed when US President Donald Trump’s then nominee for secretary of state, Rex Tillerson, told the Senate on January 11 that China should not be allowed access to its artificial islands in the South China Sea. If this amounted to a blockade, he would probably seek Australian participation. He said: “We’ve got to show back up in the region with our traditional allies in Southeast Asia.”