HONG KONG (Reuters) – As looming budget cuts force the Pentagon to plan for a smaller U.S. navy, China is accelerating the launch of new, increasingly capable warships as part of a sustained drive to become a major maritime power. Shanghai’s Hudong Zhonghua Shipbuilding Company late last month launched the fourth of China’s new 071 […]
In the wake of the United States forging alliances in the region, China has softened its stand on the South China Sea disputes saying that it is ready to explore solutions with the countries involved under reasonable conditions. “China is ready to consider exploring solutions to the South China Sea disputes with all relevant parties […]
In the wake of the United States forging alliances in the region, China has softened its stand on the South China Sea disputes saying that it is ready to explore solutions with the countries involved under reasonable conditions. “China is ready to consider exploring solutions to the South China Sea disputes with all relevant parties […]
Russian wrinkle in the South China SeaBy Al Labita MANILA – A recently concluded three-day port call by three Russian warships in Manila has sparked speculation that Moscow may be angling to wade into the intensifying Spratly Islands dispute in the South China Sea. The warships, including the […]
February 7, 2012 Deva Ridzam–www.nst.com.my South China Sea: Pearls of Opportunity in Murky Waters by Deva M. Ridzam “A win-win solution is possible, one based on accommodation, consensus, cooperation and international rules. The issues are too complex and diverse to be solved by officials. Strong leadership from the very top is needed.” In the early […]
February 7, 2012 Deva Ridzam–www.nst.com.my South China Sea: Pearls of Opportunity in Murky Waters by Deva M. Ridzam “A win-win solution is possible, one based on accommodation, consensus, cooperation and international rules. The issues are too complex and diverse to be solved by officials. Strong leadership from the very top is needed.” In the early […]
February 7, 2012 Deva Ridzam–www.nst.com.my South China Sea: Pearls of Opportunity in Murky Waters by Deva M. Ridzam “A win-win solution is possible, one based on accommodation, consensus, cooperation and international rules. The issues are too complex and diverse to be solved by officials. Strong leadership from the very top is needed.” In the early […]
MANILA (Reuters) – The United States is seeking more access to Philippines ports and airfields to re-fuel and service its warships and planes, diplomatic and military sources said on Thursday, expanding its presence at a time of tension with China in the South China Sea. But it is not trying to reopen military bases there. […]
MANILA (Reuters) – The United States is seeking more access to Philippines ports and airfields to re-fuel and service its warships and planes, diplomatic and military sources said on Thursday, expanding its presence at a time of tension with China in the South China Sea. But it is not trying to reopen military bases there. […]
February 7, 2012 Deva Ridzam–www.nst.com.my South China Sea: Pearls of Opportunity in Murky Waters by Deva M. Ridzam “A win-win solution is possible, one based on accommodation, consensus, cooperation and international rules. The issues are too complex and diverse to be solved by officials. Strong leadership from the very top is needed.” In the early […]