Title:
What China Has Been Building in the South China Sea
Author:
Derek Watkins
Source:
CSIS Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
Date:
UPDATED September 23, 2015
Description:
- China has been rapidly piling sand onto reefs in the South China Sea, creating seven new islets in the region. It is straining geopolitical tensions that were already taut.
Information Archive on Philippine Foreign Policy
Title:
The Truth About US Freedom of Navigation Patrols in the South China Sea
Author:
Shannon Tiezzi
Source:
The Diplomat
Date:
September 22, 2015
Description:
- A discussion on a particular focus on the question of U.S. freedom of navigation (FON) patrols within 12 nautical miles of China’s artificial islands – leading to headlines like this, from Associated Press: “McCain: U.S. should ignore China’s claims in South China Sea.”
Title:
How Washington Can Manage Sustainable Strategic Competition With China
Author:
Robert Daly
Source:
The Diplomat
Date:
September 22, 2015
Description:
- When U.S. President Barack Obama and Chinese President Xi Jinping meet in Washington next week, the dynamics of the bilateral relationship will be more perilous than at any summit in the past thirty-six years. Their challenge, during and after their meetings, is to steer U.S.-China strategic competition onto a manageable course despite disparate interests and antagonistic attitudes in both countries.
Title:
Understanding China’s Belt and Road Initiative: Opportunities and Risks
Author:
AUTHOR
Source:
Center for American Progress
Date:
September 22, 2015
Description:
- China is increasingly flexing its economic muscle in order to assert itself as a responsible global power. The United States’ reaction has been generally skeptical—even negative
Title:
Xi in Washington: Outcomes Explained
Authors:
Bill Bishop and Bonnie Glaser
Source:
CSIS, Asia Maritime Transparency Initiative
Date:
September 2015
Description:
- Chinese president Xi Jinping landed in Seattle on September 22 for a weeklong trip to the United States that included his first state visit to Washington and an address to the United Nations in New York. In a joint press conference with President Barack Obama following a meeting at the White House, the Chinese leader raised eyebrows by insisting that Beijing does not intend to militarize the features it has artificially built up in the South China Sea. The two presidents also made announcements on cybersecurity and climate change cooperation, along with finalizing annexes to two military agreements.
Title:
On China’s ‘silk road’
Author:
Rina Jimenez-David
Source:
Philippine Daily Inquirer
Date:
September 22, 2015
Description:
- There were oblique references to “maritime issues” between the Philippines and China during this visit of Philippine officials, but most everyone on both sides of the table, so to speak, chose to look forward and explore ways to achieve further cooperation between the two countries.
Title:
House honors ‘Oishi man’ Carlos Chan for boosting Philippines-China relations
Author:
Paolo Romero
Source:
The Philippine Star
Date:
September 22, 2015
Description:
- Businessman Carlos Chan was honored by the House of Representatives as an outstanding Philippine entrepreneur and for his contributions to the strengthening of Philippines-China relations.
Title:
Thailand seeks deeper cooperation with China through Maritime Silk Road
Author:
Sun Chengdong
Source:
China Daily
Date:
September 21, 2015
Description:
- China and Thailand have enjoyed rewarding trade and economic cooperation over the past decade with China the country's biggest trade partner and top tourist source. This year marks the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties and as Country of Honor at the 12th China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO); Thailand pulled out all the stops to showcase Thailand's trade and economic potential.
Title:
ADB says to identify future projects for co-financing with AIIB
- Author:
- AUTHOR
- Source:
- Reuters
- Date:
- September 21, 2015
- See Also:
- gbtimes.com
- Description:
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) said on Monday it will identify future projects with co-financing potential with the Chinese-led international development bank, the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB).
Title:
Philippines eyes more trade, investments from China
Author:
Kathleen A. Martin
Source:
The Philippine Star
Date:
September 19, 2015
Description:
- The Philippine government hopes to bring in more investments from China, as well as increase trade activities between the two countries, a Department of Trade and Industry official said.
Title:
The Nine Ironies of the South China Sea Mess
Author:
James Kraska
Source:
The Diplomat
Date:
September 17, 2015
Description:
- Since 2009, when China asked the secretary-general of the United Nations to circulate its nine-dashed line claim to the community of nations, the world has stood in bewilderment at Beijing’s actions in the South China Sea. Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines have the most to lose over China’s gambit, and the disparity in power between them and China leaves them confounded and stunned – and privately, apoplectic. China’s policies have created a dangerous mess in the South China Sea. The irony is palpably bitter on nine distinct levels. Vietnam, Malaysia, and the Philippines hold the key to the best chance to fix the mess.
Title:
AIIB releases draft environmental and social safeguards, opens consultations
Author:
Lean Alfred Santos
Source:
Dev Ex
Date:
September 16, 2015
Description:
- One of the most contentious points about the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is being addressed with the release of the Beijing-based financial institution’s environmental and social safeguards.
Title:
China's initiatives not 'Plan B' to int'l financial system
Author:
Shanghai Daily
Source:
SOURCE
Date:
September 13, 2015
Description:
- Recently, western media outlets have accused China of attempting to replace the current international finance system, led by the World Bank (WB) and International Monetary Fund (IMF), with a "Plan B".
Title:
Plotting the New Silk Road and what it will could mean for economic development
Author:
AUTHOR
Source:
The Siberian Times
Date:
September 11, 2015
Description:
- Moscow and Beijing this month signed a memorandum of understanding to set up a Russian-Chinese economic alliance aimed at fostering cooperation based on the planned Silk Road East-West route, a concept for a modern trading framework based on the ancient Silk Road that connected China to the Mediterranean.
Title:
UK maritime services sector welcomes China’s One Belt, One Road plan
Author:
Bob Jaques
Source:
Seatrade Maritime News
Date:
September 10, 2015
Description:
- The UK maritime sector’s positive response to China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road and Economic Belt development vision was confirmed by a strong turnout of high-level speakers and attendees at a half-day conference on the subject during London International Shipping Week.
Title:
US-China: Climate Change Challenge and Opportunity
Author:
Li Shuo
Source:
The Diplomat
Date:
September 09, 2015
Description:
- With so many contentious bilateral issues between the U.S. and China – the South China Sea and cyber security to name just two – hopes are building for President Xi Jinping’s first official visit to the U.S. this September. The world’s two biggest CO2 emitters could deliver another environmental high note, one that could have crucial significance for climate talks in Paris in December this year
Title:
Philippines to participate in AIIB crafting of by-laws, lending rules
Author:
Prinz P. Magtulis
Source:
The Philippine Star
Date:
September 7, 2015
Description:
- The Philippines will participate in the crafting of by-laws and lending rules and regulations of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) this month.
Title:
America Must Take a Stand in the South China Sea
Author:
Patrick Cronin
Source:
The National Interest
Date:
September 4, 2015
Description:
- Navigating the stormy waters of the South China Sea will require a realistic U.S. foreign policy anchored by comprehensive power, deep engagement, and enduring principles. The South China Sea is center stage for Asia’s intensifying maritime competition [4]. China is incrementally but inexorably moving to assert its claim over the vast majority of that semi-enclosed body of water, which covers more than twice the area of Alaska.
Title:
Why It Matters That the US May Sanction Chinese Entities Over Cyber Espionage
Author:
Ankit Panda
Source:
The Diplomat
Date:
September 01, 2015
Description:
- The Washington Post reported on Sunday that the Obama administration was working to impose sanctions against Chinese individuals and entities involved in cyber attacks and espionage against the United States. The report comes just a couple weeks ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s inaugural state visit to the United States
Title:
China may fear reputation damage more than military threats over South China Sea
Author:
Ashley Townshend
Source:
The Guardian
Date:
August 29, 2015
Description:
- China’s rapid construction of a string of artificial islands in the South China Sea has entered a more troubling phase. According to a major Pentagon report released last week, Beijing is shifting its focus from land reclamation to building deepwater ports, military-grade airstrips and other strategic infrastructure on top of its islands.