The 24th ASEAN Summit, under Myanmar’s Chairmanship with theme “Moving forward in Unity to a Peaceful and Prosperous Community”, release a press statement, Monday, saying, “We reiterated our commitment to a rules-based community which would guarantee peace, security and stability throughout the region.” ASEAN also said, “We reaffirmed our pledge to strengthen democracy, enhance good

United States of America Senators Robert Menendez, Marco Rubio, Ben Cardin, Jim Risch, John McCain, and Patrick Leahy urged their fellow US senators to pass a resolution in supporting the freedom of navigation in Asia-Pacific region. They also released a joint statement saying China’s recent agressiveness in Vietnam’s exclusive economic zone is ‘deeply troubling’. “China’s

According to Philippine government legal cases will be filed against Chinese fishermen who were caught poaching in West Philippine Sea. Eleven fishermen are currently in custody of Philippine government. However, according to China’s Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Hua Chunying, “China has indisputable sovereignty over Nansha Islands and the adjacent waters, including the Banyue Reef. Chinese Coast

Philippine President Benigno Aquino III left Manila Saturday, May 10, to attend the 24th Association of Southeast Asia Nations Summit in Myanmar. Before the president took his flight to Myanmar, he said “We wish to emphasize, uphold and follow the rule of law in resolving these territorial issues so that the rights of all countries

It was reported that a Vietnam ship was rammed by a Chinese vessel injuring six Vietnamese ship crews, also, a Chinese vessel blasted a Vietnamese ship with water cannon. This incident was due to China’s drilling activity in disputed waters. According to Vietnam warships and patrol vessels are accompanying the oil rig to protect it