TIN TIẾNG ANH (ENGLISH NEWS)

-(Taipeitimes 22/5) China readies new missile corvette: A new type of Chinese missile corvette, the principal role for which might be to project power in the South China Sea; (Xinhua 22/5) China, Philippines seek dispute resolution

-(Abs-cbnnews 22/5) US Senate mulls UNCLOS ratification: as a way to keep China at bay in the South China Sea.

-(Peopledaily 18/5) China calls for consistent diplomacy from Philippines: China called on the Philippines to send clear and consistent messages on diplomatic solutions to the ongoing standoff between the two countries in the SCS.

-(Coshoctontribune 17/5) What is the U.S. strategy in the South China Sea? The U.S. seems to be sending a mixed signal to Asia; (Globaltimes17/5) 29 Chinese fishermen allegedly seized by NK

-(Chinadaily 9/5) Philippines warned over island dispute: Beijing warned Manila that it is "hard to be optimistic" about the impasse over Huangyan Island, and authorities say they are prepared for any escalation of the situation by Manila; (Reuters 9/5) China warns citizens ahead of Manila protest on Friday

-(Inquirer 9/5) Stand up to China or kneel and beg for mercy: This Friday, May 11, Filipinos in the Philippines will rally in front of the China Consulate in Makati to protest China’s “creeping invasion” of the Philippines in the Scarborough Shoal

-(CNAS 3/5) Three Essays on the East and South China Seas

-(The-diplomat 2/5) Is the Philippines an Orphan? The ongoing standoff between the Philippines and China raises troubling questions about the response to Chinese territorial assertiveness in the South China Sea; Pivot Out, Rebalance In

-(Scmp 2/5) Dialogue, not alliances, key to South China Sea stability as tensions over the just concluded US-Philippine war games demonstrate; (Inquirer 2/5) US vows to help PH build sea patrol capability

-(Abs-cbnnews 2/5) After troops, US sends 'Mercy' to South China Sea: To help assuage fears of growing militarization of the South China Sea, the United States Navy is mounting a high-profile humanitarian mission in the region; (Lowyinterpreter 2/5) Why the South China Sea matters

-(Chinapost 1/5) Legislators visit Taiping Island as South China Sea simmers: A group of lawmakers yesterday made an unannounced visit to a Taiwan-controlled island in the South China Sea for a brief inspection tour

-(Interaksyon 1/5) US expresses neutrality in South China Sea as it urged claimants to ensure freedom of navigation and maintain peace in the area.

-(Eurasiareview 1/5) What Is Causing South Sea Stand Offs – Analysis: Most of April saw the South China Sea dispute over sections of the Spratly Islands between China and the Philippines escalate to an unprecedented level.

-(NYT 1/5) U.S. Reaffirms Defense of Philippines in Standoff With China: Hillary said “We oppose the threat or use of force by any party to advance its claim and we will remain in close contact with our ally, the Philippines.”

-(Focustaiwan 1/5) Taiwan renews sovereignty claim over South China Sea islands: The Ministry of Foreign Affairs said that Taiwan remains willing to work with other countries on exploring resources in the South China Sea

-(CNN 30/4) 4 South Korean coast guard personnel wounded in clash with Chinese sailors while trying to apprehend Chinese sailors in Korean waters, a coast guard official said; (The-american-interest 30/4) High Noon in Beijing

-(Yale 30/4) Asia Caught Between Rivals China and US: While cozying up to China for trade, Asians turn to the US for security

-(Philstar 27/4) Philippines has 'good case' vs China on Scarborough row: Senate President Juan Ponce Enrile on Friday told government agencies and maritime law experts to prepare a paper to bolster the country's claim over the Scarborough Shoal.

-(Inquirer 26/4) China rejects PH bid to bring shoal dispute to international court but the Philippines is not giving up.

-(Atimes 20/4) China tests the will of the Philippines: David met Goliath on a tiny spit of rock and sand off the western coast of Luzon in the Philippines earlier this month.

-(Inquirer 20/4) China deploys gunboat: China has dispatched a powerful military vessel in the South China Sea after rejecting a Philippine proposal to submit the Panatag Shoal dispute to international arbitration

-(ND 13/4) Vietnam welcomes oil related partnerships with foreigners: Vietnam welcomes oil-related partnerships with foreigners in its exclusive economic zone and continental shelf, Foreign Ministry spokesman Luong Thanh Nghi said; (Businessweek 13/4) Competing Accounts

-(Tuoitrenews 13/4) Khanh Hoa monks set sail for Truong Sa: A delegation, including five out of six monks who have volunteered to practice Buddhism in Truong Sa (Spratly) islands, left for the archipelago on a boat Thursday.

-(Economist 6/4) China’s military rise: There are ways to reduce the threat to stability that an emerging superpower poses; (Scmp 6/4) Islands to become tourist zone 

-(The-diplomat 31/3) Will ASEAN Tackle South China Sea? Burma is likely to be the main talking point at next week’s ASEAN summit. But will they dare tackle China’s territorial claims?

-(Philstar 31/3) 'US should provide Phl with military hardware': in light of heightening tensions in the South China Sea, Robert Warshaw of the Heritage Foundation said; (Reuters 31/3) Hu wants Cambodia help on China Sea dispute, pledges aid

-(Economist 24/3) Full unclosure? As oil-and-gas exploration intensifies, so does the bickering

-(Foreignaffairs 22/3) All Quiet in the South China Sea: Beijing is also unlikely to be more assertive if that sustains Southeast Asian countries' desires to further deepen ties with the United States.