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SOUTH CHINA SEA

Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 30, 2016
U.S. to deploy new naval Osprey variant in Japan possibly from 2021
The U.S. Navy will move CMV-22B Osprey tilt-rotor transport aircraft to Japan to replace the older V-22 variant.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 30, 2016
Philippines says China must recognize South China Sea ruling
China will be the "loser" if it does not recognize an international court ruling against Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea, Philippine Foreign Minister Perfecto Yasay Jr. said Tuesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 30, 2016
China wants to hold successful G-20 but suspects West may try to derail agenda
China is hoping to cement its standing as a global power when it hosts leaders from the world's biggest economies this weekend, but suspects the West and its allies will try to deny Beijing what it sees as its rightful place on the international stage.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Politics
Aug 29, 2016
As Obama heads to Laos, signs of a tilt away from China
The secretive communist government of Laos, a country with a population of less than 7 million, rarely causes a ripple on the diplomatic circuit. And yet its sleepy capital will spring to life this week when global leaders arrive for an Asian summit.
JAPAN / Politics / FOCUS
Aug 28, 2016
Abe-Xi meeting takes shape despite deep tensions with Beijing
Japan and China are making progress on realizing a leaders' meeting early next month. However, deep tensions remain over issues in the East and South China seas and over North Korea's nuclear and missile programs.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 28, 2016
U.S. troubles with election and TPP could embolden China in Asia
United States Defense Secretary Ash Carter warned a few months back that China risked a "great wall of self-isolation" for its actions in the disputed South China Sea. That hasn't deterred President Xi Jinping.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 25, 2016
Reducing U.S.-Sino tensions in the South China Sea
How to help ease tensions in what is often called the world's most important bilateral relationship.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 24, 2016
Duterte wants talks with China on sea dispute 'within the year'
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Tuesday he expects talks with China on their South China Sea dispute within a year, adding that he will not raise an international ruling rejecting China's claims there when he attends a regional summit next month.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 23, 2016
Beware Beijing's self-serving interpretations of history
While Beijing invites ridicule for making weak or baseless territorial claims, the rest of the world should not it is deadly serious in defending them.
Japan Times
COMMENTARY / Japan
Aug 22, 2016
Overfishing spells trouble for China's future
In pursuing catch at all costs, China's fishermen have exacted a terrible environmental toll in Asia.
JAPAN
Aug 21, 2016
China called SDF dispatch to South China Sea 'red line,' hinted at military action if sent
China strongly warned a high-level Japanese official in late June that Tokyo should refrain from joining U.S. freedom of navigation operations.
COMMENTARY / World
Aug 18, 2016
China's lost dream: winning hearts and minds
China seems to have forgotten the counsel of its ancient philosophers on how to govern effectively.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 18, 2016
Philippines accepts first of 10 Japan-funded patrol vessels to beef up coast guard
Manila accepts the first of 10 patrol vessels offered by Japan to improve its maritime capabilities in the face of Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 17, 2016
Tokyo trying to draw attention to mass China ship incursions off Senkakus
Japan lodged a protest Wednesday after China Coast Guard vessels entered Japanese territorial waters around the Senkaku Islands in the East China Sea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 17, 2016
China, ASEAN aim to complete framework of South China Sea rules next year
China and a grouping of Southeast Asian nations aim to finish by the middle of next year a framework for a code of conduct to ease tension in the disputed South China Sea, state media said on Wednesday.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 16, 2016
Indonesia to destroy 71 boats, including Chinese, in display of maritime sovereignty
Indonesia will cap Wednesday's Independence Day celebrations by scuttling as many as 71 impounded foreign vessels — mostly Vietnamese but also a handful of Chinese — to signal its determination to protect its sovereignty over lucrative fishing grounds in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 15, 2016
Why China's plan to build a new Silk Road runs through Singapore
As the son of a man who journeyed from China to Singapore and founded a shipping business a half century ago, Teo Siong Seng sees his life as one immersed in the ancient trading networks of Asia.
Japan Times
JAPAN
Aug 14, 2016
As Senkaku tensions surge, Japan eyes missiles to protect its islands: report
The government plans to develop land-to-sea missiles to protect the Senkakus and other far-flung islands from 2024, a report says.
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 11, 2016
New satellite 'will help protect' China's maritime interests: report
A newly launched satellite will help China protect its maritime interests, the official China Daily newspaper said Thursday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Aug 10, 2016
Vietnam places rocket launchers within range of China-held isles, where aircraft hangars are now visible
Vietnam has discreetly fortified several of its islands in the disputed South China Sea with new mobile rocket launchers capable of striking China's runways and military installations across the vital trade route, according to Western officials.

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