Chinese military conducts patrol near disputed Scarborough shoal
China’s air-and-sea patrol took place as a U.S. carrier strike group entered the South China Sea.
Indonesia hasn’t signed a new weapons deal with Russia: ministry
Russian media said last week Indonesia had asked to buy weapons.
Malaysia, Vietnam elevate ties amid South China Sea tensions
Both claimant-nations agree to work closer on settlement of disputes, security issues in the South China Sea.
Vietnam’s leader visits island in Tonkin Gulf near China
To Lam urged the district government to make Bach Long Vi a ‘fortress’ to defend sovereignty.
China, Philippines trade accusations over South China Sea confrontation
A maritime confrontation occurred near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.
Russian submarine makes ‘very worrisome’ surfacing to the west of Philippines
The Philippine navy said it dispatched an aircraft and a warship to ‘monitor and address’ the submarine.
China ‘deposits’ statement regarding disputed Scarborough shoal to UN
Beijing announced last month the baselines of its territorial sea around the shoal to strengthen its claim.
Indonesia’s maritime deal with China: Analysts worry on sovereignty issues
The official’s explanation was weak, but saving grace may be that no joint projects have begun, analysts say.
Malaysia protests new Philippine maritime zones laws for South China Sea
The action comes about a week after Kuala Lumpur filed a similar complaint against Vietnam.
Jakarta seeks to contain fallout from South China Sea agreement with Beijing
Deal compromised Indonesia's maritime rights, most analysts say.
