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What is China's intention in sending research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 10 to Vietnam’s EEZ? What are the negative consequences? Read more from Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam researcher Hoàng Lan here.

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The most senior Republicans of US Senate committees on national security issues wrote a letter to Pres Joe Biden after the incident between China & the Philippines in the 2nd Thomas Shoal Oct 22. This shows #SCS is still an interest of American politicians

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VN & PH troops in the Spratlys held an exchange in PH-occupied Northeast Cay Oct 18, in which they shared information on maritime security & played sports together. This is 1st event in 4 years due to the pandemic, another to be held in VN-occupied Southwest Cay next year.

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A 🇻🇳 Navy vessel has received a stranded 🇵🇭 fisherman rescued by a Vietnamese fishing boat near the Spratlys’ Menzies Reef May 5. Vietnamese authorities have returned the fishermen back to the Philippines.

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Two strategic partners - Manila & Hanoi - are finalizing a 5-year rice cooperation agreement that can contribute to food security in PH. Do not forget that strategic partnerships are not all about “hard” security but also “softer” issues like human security & development.

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[THREAD] What’s in the latest Vietnam - China joint statement? Here are the 10 key points with maritime focus.

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3 Philippine Coast Guard vessels, which are often used in resupply missions in #SouthChinaSea , joined the water cannon & towing drills with Japan Nov 20-24. It seems that the Philippines is also preparing for its own water canon capabilities.

PCG boats used in WPS missions join PH-Japan water cannon, towing drills | Global News

MANILA, Philippines — Three of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) multirole response vessels often used in regular resupply missions to a military outpost Three of the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG)...

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Philippine military chief Brawner Oct 19 said Manila is “looking to engage w. the Japan Self-Defense Forces more intensely next year” and interested in Japan’s radar systems, aircraft, ships & weapons.

Philippine Military Boosting US, Japan Ties Amid China Row

(Bloomberg) -- The Philippines is pushing to bolster defense ties with the US and Japan amid the Southeast Asian nation’s lingering territorial dispute with Beijing in the South China Sea.Most Read...

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Philippine Def Sec Teodoro Oct 3 said PH want to fast-track the reciprocal access agreement (RAA) w Japan so that it could be signed this year. This agreement will help bolster military cooperation between the 2 & will be the 3rd RAA of JPN (after similar pacts w the UK & Aus).

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A Vietnamese fishing boat from Quảng Ngãi reports being attacked by Chinese coast guard ship numbered 4201's water cannons on Aug 28, in the waters of the Paracels. Two fishermen were injured. CCG 4201 had been used to obstruct VN & Philippine activities in #SCS in the past.

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The 2nd ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise May 13-14 took place in the Philippines with the participation of warships from PH, Indonesia, Thailand, Brunei, Singapore, Malaysia & VN. Platforms like AMNEX help ASEAN members to further conduct naval diplomacy.

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Vietnam announces first-ever candidate to International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026-2035 tenure - Associate Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Lan Anh, Director General of the East Sea Institute, Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam.

Vietnam announces first-ever candidate to Int'l Tribunal for the Law of the Sea - VnExpress...

Vietnam has officially announced it candidate to the position of Judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026-2035 tenure.

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Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare corvette Kadmatt Dec 12 visited the Philippines & conducted a joint exercise with PH Navy a day later. India is strengthening maritime & defense security cooperation in #SouthChinaSea , especially with Hanoi & Manila.

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India officially transferred the corvette INS Kirpan to Vietnam Jul 22. Hindustan Times said this is the first time India has gifted a fully operational, in-service corvette to any friendly foreign country.

India hands over fully operational warship to Vietnam

This is the first time India has gifted a fully operational, in-service corvette to any friendly foreign country. The transfer of the warship comes a year after India handed over 12 high-speed boats...

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“The new Quad” - the Philippines, the US, Japan & Australia - conducted the 1st quadrilateral exercise in #SCS . This is a new milestone for this partnership after the 1st ministerial meeting in June.

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Aug 24, JS Izumo & JS Samidare conducted quadrilateral exercise with 🇺🇸🇦🇺🇵🇭 for the first time to strengthen cooperation towards realizing #FreeandOpenIndoPacific 🤝🏻 JMOD/JSDF deepened the security cooperation through this exercise 💪 #JMOD #JSDF #USNavy #Australia #Philippines

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The proposed Philippine Maritime Zones Law has been brought to the Senate floor, while another bill on PH archipelagic sea lanes has been passed by the House of Representatives. PH is improving its legal framework in maritime affairs through domestic laws.

Senators move to pass PH maritime zones law to stop China's bullying | Global News

Senators are seeking an end to China’s continued bullying with the passage of the proposed Philippine maritime zones law.

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Vietnam & Indonesia held the 3rd Defense Policy Dialogue, both agreeing to enhance practical cooperation, especially between navies & coast guards. The 2 also underscored the importance of freedom, security, & safety of navigation & aviation in #SCS .

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Taiwan will join 🇺🇸🇵🇭🇦🇺 for an undersea cable project for Tuvalu, TW media reported. Communication cables are considered one of the aspects of US-China competition in the Pacific, with reports on China’s unsuccessful project because of US pressure.

Taiwan participates in Tuvalu undersea cable project | Taiwan News | Apr. 11, 2024 17:35

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Suspected Chinese-sponsored actors last month contacted Filipino journalists to provide “top secret information” on Vietnamese activities in the #SCS , while experts were offered funding for commentaries on this information, @inquirerdotnet reports.

China using ‘operators’ to divide PH on WPS — NSC | Global News

China’s “political operators” supporting Beijing’s claims in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) are undermining the Philippines’ position against China’s maritime claims, according to National Security...

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Vietnam Aug 31 became the latest country to reject China’s “standard map”. According to Hanoi, sovereignty & maritime claims based on this dashed line are null & void & violate international law, especially #UNCLOS . @MOFAVietNam

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In his Senate testimony, Biden’s Deputy Secretary of State nominee Kurt Campbell urged US Senate to promptly ratify #UNCLOS , claiming that doing so would make it “easier” for the US to “prosecute its case against China”.

White House official urges Senate to ratify Law of the Sea

The treaty is key to US opposition to Beijing's vast South China Sea claims, but Washington is not a party to it.

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Vietnam & Malaysia will consider establishing a consultative mechanism on sea-related issues and hotlines against IUU fishing, as well as a cooperation mechanism between the naval, air, and coast guard forces, according to VN readout after the recent meeting between 2 PMs.

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The Philippines’s extended continental shelf submission shows that: (i) PH claims the extended continental shelf from Sabah; (ii) PH claims overlap with Vietnam's 200 nautical miles’ continental shelf, measured from its baselines. See more at:

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US carrier USS Ronald Reagan will visit Đà Nẵng Jun 25-30, VN Foreign Ministry announced today. This is the 1st US aircraft carrier to visit VN since 2020.

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The Vietnam Fisheries Society Apr 24 protested China’s unilateral fishing ban in #SCS , saying that it would increase the risk of encounters between Vietnamese fishing and Chinese coast guard ships & negatively affect the fishermen’s way to earn their living. @WorldandVietnam

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PH, US & Japanese coast guards will hold the 1st trilateral exercise in #SCS June 1-7, days after coast guard instructors from the 3 countries conducted a training in Palawan with participants from Malaysia, Thailand & Vietnam.

U.S., Philippines, Japan Coast Guards Conduct Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Training

Manila, May 26, 2023—From May 15 to 26, coast guard instructors from the United States, the Philippines, and Japan jointly led a Multinational Vessel Boarding Officer Course in Puerto Princesa City,...

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Vietnam Foreign Ministry May 25 protests Chinese Xiang Yang Hong 10 survey ship & other coast guard & fishing vessels operating in Vietnam EEZ & requests China to withdraw these ships. This is the 2nd statement from @MOFAVietNam related to the Chinese survey ship in a week.

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Manila has included the #SouthChinaSea disputes & the 2016 Arbitration Ruling in the proposed new curriculum for Grade 10 to raise awareness among students. If approved, will China respond like it did when Japan included the Senkaku/Diaoyu issue in their textbooks?

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Deputy Chief of Vietnamese Air Force Vu Hong Diep Nov 21 paid a courtesy visit to the PH Air Force in which 2 sides committed to reinforce bilateral relations. The visit is in relation to the 2nd VN-PH Air Force Working Group Meeting.

PH, Vietnam air forces vow stronger cooperation for security, stability of Indo-Pacific

Senior Colonel Vu Hong Diep, deputy chief of staff of VN ADF, paid a courtesy visit at the PAF headquarters at Villamor Airbase in Pasay City where he was welcomed by PAF Chief of Air Staff Maj. Gen....

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The US & Palau Aug 23 signed an expanded shiprider agreement that enables the US Coast Guard to enforce regulations in Palau's EEZ on behalf of Palau w/out a Palauan officer present. The US also signed a similar agreement with Micronesia in Oct 2022 & Papua New Guinea 1 month ago

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The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) opened its representative office in Vietnam Nov 24, its 5th representative office in the world & 2nd in Asia. The office may facilitate the use of arbitration in dispute resolutions in #IndoPacific .

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VN’s Gepard-class frigate 015-Tran Hung Dao Apr 28 set off on a defense diplomacy mission in Singapore & the Philippines. In Singapore, the ship participates in the 1st ASEAN-India Maritime Exercise May 2-8, before attending the 2nd ASEAN Multilateral Naval Exercise (AMNEX) in PH

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Japan & the US conducted an exercise Aug 28 - Sept 1 to help PH Coast Guard on ship maintenance. The trilateral training mechanism began in 2022, with some activities involving personnel from law enforcement agencies of other SEA countries such as VN, M'sia & Thailand @NikkeiAsia

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Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry Jun 21 expressed deep concern over the Jun 17 incident near Second Thomas Shoal. This is the 2nd Vietnam’s statement on Second Thomas Shoal after the 1st one in Mar.

Vietnam expresses deep concern over China-Philippines ship collision: Spokesperson

Vietnam is keeping a close watch on and is deeply concerned at the information on the recent ship collision between China and the Philippines near the

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Vietnam’s Party Central Committee has just approved a new “Strategy to Safeguard the Fatherland in the New Situation”, which could be considered VNese version of a security strategy. Such document is usually not published, but some summary articles are expected to come out soon.

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Vietnamese Foreign Ministry Apr 20 said China’s unilateral fishing ban on #SCS a violation of Vietnam's sovereignty over the Paracel Islands, as well as its sovereignty rights and jurisdiction rights over its maritime zones determined by UNCLOS.

Vietnam opposes China's illegal fishing ban - VnExpress International

Vietnam on Thursday said a unilateral fishing ban on the South China Sea issued by China is a violation on Vietnam's sovereignty.

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India & Vietnam held the 3rd Maritime Security Dialogue in New Delhi May 31. The two sides discussed measures to maintain a safe and beneficial maritime environment & pledged to strengthen the frameworks in areas such as marine scientific research.

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Japan’s Foreign Ministry plans to offer security aid of ~$34.1 million to 6 “like-minded” countries: Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, Mongolia, Djibouti & PNG in fiscal year 2024 under the newly-created official security assistance (OSA) mechanism.

Japan eyes 6 nations to receive security aid in fiscal 2024 | The Asahi Shimbun Asia & Japan Watch

To bolster deterrence capabilities against China, the Foreign Ministry plans to offer security aid of about 5 billion yen ($34.1 million) to six “like-minded” countries, including Vietnam and...

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Aug 19 the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam #DAV , alongside @UKinVietnam and #KAS Vietnam hosted 7th Ocean Dialogue on Emerging Maritime Issues From Legal Perspectives. the 1st session focuses on the impact of sea level rising on legal regime of the sea.

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Another PH resupply mission to 2nd Thomas Shoal, another announcement from Manila, another (but quicker) protest from China Coast Guard & another long post (with videos) by @jaytaryela . These seem to be the newest “new normal” in #SouthChinaSea .

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Today, the @coastguardph again assisted in the routine Rotation and Resupply (RoRe) mission in Ayungin Shoal conducted by the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). The PCG deployed two 44-meter vessels, namely BRP Cabra (MRRV-4409) and BRP Sindangan (MRRV-4407), as escort ships

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VN Chairman of the External Relations Commission Le Hoai Trung met US Sec of State Blinken Jun 29. Acc. US readout, the 2 officials “look forward to further elevating the US-VN relationship through bilateral engagements later this year”. Is it a signal of what's coming?

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The Philippines & RoK Oct 12 held the 2nd Maritime Dialogue to discuss maritime cooperation, including in #SCS . RoK has been active in maritime cooperation with Southeast Asia after the release of their Indo-Pacific strategy.

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🇵🇭🇺🇸 “maritime cooperative activities” (MCA) to be held monthly, according to the joint statement of Apr 22-23 PH-US Bilateral Strategic Dialogue. The last MCA involved not only PH & US but also Japan & Australia.

Joint Statement on the Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue - United States...

The following statement was jointly released by the United States and The Philippines on the occasion of the successful conclusion of the 11th Philippines-United States Bilateral Strategic Dialogue...

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The Philippines and Australia will hold the Dawn Caracha 2023 joint drills in Palawan, the Philippines Oct 16-27, focusing on counterterrorism & special operations. Defense relations between Manila & Quad members seem to continue to thrive in 2023.

PH, Australia to hold ‘small-scale’ joint drills in Palawan | Global News

Preparations are underway for an upcoming small-scale joint drills between Filipino and Australian troops in Palawan.

globalnation.inquirer.net

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Australian naval ship HMAS Toowoomba had a joint training session at sea with a Vietnamese vessel off the coast of Hồ Chí Minh City Oct 17 - 18. This is seen as an activity to celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations between the two.

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The 5th Vietnam-Philippines Defense Policy Dialogue took place in Hanoi Nov 22. Established in 2015, this deputy-minister-level mechanism help the two sides share their views on the region & enhance cooperation.

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LIVE THREAD! The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam’s 13th South China Sea Conference is about to start. Follow this thread for live updates. Stay connected!!! #SCSC13

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PH is promoting its #SCS claims through tourism as the “Great Kalayaan Expedition” program has been started earlier this year. Organized by local officials, the program is assisted by PH Coast Guard, indicating PH whole-of-government approach on #SCS .

Philippines uses tourism to advance South China Sea claims

Sights include scenic waters, sandy beaches and 'Welcome to China!' texts

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PRC's illegal fishing fleets are an extension of its lawfare to dominate the sea. As such, the US should fight lawfare with lawfare: expose these illicit activities, prosecute PRC at intl court & enforce compliance; writes Jill Goldenziel for @Forbes

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Japanese destroyers JS Izumo & JS Samidare visited Cam Ranh, Vietnam Jun 20, days after conducting a multilateral exercise with US, French & Canadian ships from the southern waters of Okinawa to #SCS . This is the 1st visit to Vietnam of JS Izumo since 2019

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PH Coast Guard Aug 12 said it received reports on a possible China-sponsored disinformation campaign on #SCS which tries to divert the attention & focus of PH people to Vietnam instead of China. In the #SCS disputes, information is often “weaponized”.

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China Jul 28 announces that it will conduct military exercises Jul 29 - Aug 2 in a large area in the Northern South China Sea which covers parts of the Paracel Islands.

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US 7th Fleet commander Karl Thomas Aug 27 said China's "aggressive behavior" in #SCS must be challenged & checked, saying naval forces "out here for a reason". However, the US hasn’t clarified whether it will militarily support PH supply mission to the BRP Sierra Madre in #SCS .

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The 12th Ocean Dialogue, themed “Enduring Maritime Connectivity in a Fragmenting World”, was held in Ho Chi Minh City Mar 15 by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam & @KASVietnam .

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According to a Philippine diplomatic source, PH & VN coast guards are planning to hold 1st joint exercises on search & rescue, fire & explosion prevention in Aug. A 2,400-ton vessel of VN CG will visit PH Aug 5-9 for preparation of this upcoming exercise.

PH, Vietnam coast guards ready first joint drills

Coast guards of PH, Vietnam are in talks on holding their first joint exercises as the two explore ways to settle their overlapping claims.

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Vietnamese & Thai navies conducted their biannual joint patrol Nov 29-30, less than a week after the joint patrol between Vietnam & Chinese forces in the Gulf of Tonkin.

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Speaking to Vietnamese reporters Apr 8, US Senator Jeff Merkley announced that the US will provide 1 more coast guard cutter to Vietnam (after 2 deliveries earlier) & emphasized Congress & Government consensus in seeking an upgrade the relations with VN to “strategic partnership”

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🇵🇭 extended continental shelf submission might face several issues: (i) Unfavorable seabed conditions (Palawan Trench); (ii) Sovereignty dispute with 🇲🇾 over Sabah; (iii) Potential overlap with 🇻🇳 submission…

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Vietnam Coast Guard vessel 8004 is visiting Kobe, Japan Oct 2-6. This is the 2nd time a Vietnamese Coast Guard vessel visited Japan after the 1st voyage in 2019.

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Naval & air forces from the US, Philippines, Canada & Australia are conducting a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) in the #SouthChinaSea Aug 7-8, according to 4 countries' joint statement Aug 6, marking the 3rd multilateral MCA this year.

Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity Joint Statement

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VN accused Taiwan of violating VN sovereignty after the latter Aug 23 conducted live-fire drills in waters around Itu Aba/Ba Bình in the Spratlys. Meanwhile, Taipei marked VN’s accusation as “totally unacceptable” & reiterated its control over the feature

Taiwan rejects Vietnam protest over South China Sea island live-fire drill - Focus Taiwan

Taiwan's government on Tuesday reaffirmed the nation's right to conduct military exercises in and around a Taipei-controlled island in the disputed South China Sea after the Vietnamese government...

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Vietnam, Philippines held 8th Vietnam People’s Navy - Philippine Navy Staff to Staff Talks Nov 15 in Hai Phong, discussed #SouthChinaSea maritime security, reviewed activities from December 2021 & agreed to continue co-op based on signed agreements.

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Defense ministers of the Philippines, Japan, the US & Australia will hold the 1st quadrilateral meeting on the sidelines of the Shangri-La dialogue next month. Will this evolve to be a new (more informal) Quad in #IndoPacific ?

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Vietnam Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development Lê Minh Hoan calls for fishing vessel reduction to avoid destroying Vietnam’s aquatic resources. Vietnam aims to reduce the number of fishing vessels from 90.000 to 83.000 by 2030.

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A PH lawmaker proposed the establishment of a “West Philippine Sea Authority” under the Office of PH Pres to focus on handling #SCS issues. If approved, this mechanism could help Manila increase its ability to coordinate #SCS policy among internal agencies

Congress seeks creation of West Philippine Sea Authority

Amid calls for a focused and more organized handling of West Philippine Sea affairs, a lawmaker has proposed the establishment of a “West Philippine Sea Authority” under the Office of the President.

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China May 24 announced the installation of 3 buoys in the reefs of the Spratly Islands in #SCS , days after the Philippines placed its buoys. However, China hasn’t opposed Manila’s move yet (it also hasn't directly criticized PH on new EDCA bases).

China places buoys in Nansha Islands in South China Sea, 'demonstrating sovereignty, jurisdiction'

China announced on Wednesday that it has recently placed three buoys in some reefs of the Nansha Islands in the South China Sea, a move experts said serves to not only provide navigation safety, but...

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In the joint statement after the G7’s leaders' virtual summit Dec 6, the phrases “no legal basis for CN expansive maritime claims in #SCS " & "oppose CNmilitarization activities in the region” have been included after being "forgotten" in the G7 Foreign Ministers’ statement in Nov

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Spanish shipbuilding firm Navantia offered Manila S80 Isaac Peral class submarine package, including training & developing a base at Leyte. PH has also received offers from France’s Naval Group & RoK Hanwha. It's still unknown which one PH will choose for its 1st batch of subs.

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ROK & the Philippines Aug 7 agreed to elevate bilateral relations to a “strategic partnership” in 2024. Up to now, 🇵🇭 has set up strategic partnerships with only 3 countries (the US, Japan & Vietnam). What are the drivers for this significant upgrade?

Top diplomats of S. Korea, Philippines agree to work toward elevation of bilateral ties | Yonhap...

By Kim Seung-yeon SEOUL, Aug. 7 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the Ph...

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The 15th South China Sea International Conference “Luminate the Grey, light up the Green", organized by the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, will take place in Hồ Chí Minh City Oct 25-26. Follow us for more information about the Conference! #SCSC15

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Sep 23 Vietnam FM spokesperson commented on @bill_hayton 's Qing dynasty's letter regarding Paracel Isles, said that Vietnam has full legal basis & historical evidence for sovereignty. Via @VietnamTV

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📣Call for application! We're on the hunt for #YoungResearchers to join the upcoming Young Leaders Program #YLP2024 on the stability and prosperity of the #SouthChinaSea 🌊⛵️ ⏳ Apply by 23:59, July 30, 2024 (GMT+7). 👉 Application form & further details: .

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2 Canadian Navy frigates HMCS Ottawa & HMCS Vancouver Aug 14 began their nearly 5-month deployment as part of Canada's announcement in June to enhance its presence in the #IndoPacific by increasing the number of warships deployed annually from 2 to 3.

Canadian warships depart for Indo-Pacific operation, fulfilling promise to increase naval presence...

The Canadian military is delivering on its promise to increase the number of warships deployed annually to the Indo-Pacific region from two ships to three, starting this summer.

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📣 Call for applications We're looking for #YoungResearchers to join the Young Leaders Program #YLP2023 on the future and stability of the #SouthChinaSea ! ⏳ Apply by 10 October 👉 Application form: #SCSC15

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The Japanese Embassy in Hà Nội announced that the Coast Guard ship JCG Settsu will visit Đà Nẵng mid Feb. The relations between Vietnam and Japan’s coast guards is flourishing, with the 9th bilateral conference between the forces being held in Dec 2022.

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The 1st dialogue between 🇻🇳🇵🇭 Coast Guard was on April 24 in Hanoi. The two agreed to organize a VCG’s visit to 🇵🇭 in 2024. Media report also confirms the 2nd "VCG & friends” exchange in Hanoi this Dec (1st one in Dec 2022 was attended by 🇰🇭🇨🇳🇮🇩🇲🇾🇵🇭🇹🇭).

Cảnh sát biển Việt Nam và Lực lượng bảo vệ bờ biển Philippines

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LIVE THREAD! The 12th South China Sea Conference is about to start. Live tweets will be updated here in this thread! #scsc12

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Russian research ship Akademik Oparin arrived in Nha Trang May 17 to conduct a joint maritime research mission with Vietnamese scientists in #SouthChinaSea . Russia is an important partner of Vietnam in maritime scientific research.

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VN & RoK Apr 10 held the 1st navy-to-navy talks, marking a new development in the relationship to expand cooperation & further strengthen mutual trust. The 2nd meeting will take place in RoK in 2025.

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In the readout after the meeting with VN & China PM Jun 26, CN state media affirms that CN is ready to work with VN to, inter alia, “accelerate consultations on the Code of Conduct in #SCS ”. This may be the 1st time the CN readout after a high-level meeting with VN mentions #COC .

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Session 7 of #SCSC15 will talk about critical infrastructure as a new impetus from technologies.

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Vietnam Coast Guard Apr 11-14 conducts a joint patrol mission with its Chinese counterpart in the Gulf of Tonkin. This is 1st bilateral coast guard patrol in 2023 & 6th in this area. Besides coast guards, VN & CN navies also patrol together in this area

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The Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam, @UKinVietnam & @KASVietnam will organize the 11th Ocean Dialogue themed “Hybrid Activities: Helping or Hindering Order at Sea” in Hải Phòng Jul 11. Follow us for more information about the event!

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South China Sea Daily Digest - Feb 16 1/ 🇻🇳&🇨🇳 coast guards conducted 1st joint patrol in 2024 Feb 5, also 1st joint patrol in the waters bw Mong Cai🇻🇳& Fangchenggang🇨🇳. From 2024, the 2 coast guards will organize 1 joint patrol/quarter in the region, acc. 🇻🇳 military news outlet

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Russia will transfer the scientific research ship "Professor Gagarinsky" to Vietnam to deepen the comprehensive strategic partnership between the two countries, according to the recent Vietnam-Russia joint statement.

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Answering the press, Vietnam Cinema Department's Director General Vi Kien Thanh said that there is more than 1 scene in the “Barbie” movie with the "9-dash line", not only the scene in the trailer whose screencap has been widely shared in the last few days

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The Philippines & Japan Aug 2 held their 1st-ever bilateral maritime drill in the #SouthChinaSea . The two countries continue to strengthen defense ties, both diplomatically and on the ground.

Philippines, Japan hold first joint drills in West Philippine Sea

The Philippines and Japan held their first maritime exercise in the West Philippine Sea on Friday, marking a milestone in both countries' efforts to deter China's growing aggression in the region...

www.philstar.com

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Italian Embassy in PH Apr 25 disclosed that the Italian Navy patrol ship Francesco Morosini would make a port visit in Manila this July. @pnagovph said that the vessel left Italy this month & would dock in at least 15 ports in Southeast Asia to strengthen Italy’s naval diplomacy.

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The 15th South China Sea International Conference returns this afternoon with Session 3: "A Multilateral Approach to the South China Sea: Is There an Emerging Trend?"

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Vietnam’s Foreign Ministry May 18 said it opposed China opening a restaurant on Woody Island in the Paracel Islands, as well as affirmed to deploy measures to ensure its legal rights and interests against a Chinese research vessel illegally operating in Vietnam’s EEZ.

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VN Defense Minister Phan Văn Giang Aug 15 held talks with Russia DM Sergei Shoigu & China DM Li Shangfu on the sidelines of the 11th Moscow Conference on International Security.

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Philippine Executive Secretary Lucas Bersamin Sept 28 said Manila is seriously studying the option of filing another case against China related to #SCS . Philippine Justice & Foreign Affairs departments have also mentioned this option.

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5 great presentations from our Young Leaders in Session 8 "Voice of the Next Generation" has closed #SCSC15 after 2 days of in-depth discussion about multiple aspects related to #SouthChinaSea & beyond. See you next year!

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🇵🇭🇺🇸 held the 1st “3+3” meeting - foreign & defense ministers & national security advisors - in DC Apr 12, a day after the 🇵🇭🇯🇵🇺🇸 1st trilateral summit. Will “3+3” format soon replace “2+2” as the main bilateral security dialogue mechanism in #IndoPacific ?

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During his official visit to Vietnam, Dutch PM Mark Rutte visited the Diplomatic Academy of Vietnam & delivered a speech on "International Law & Order at Sea", highlighting the importance of upholding the rule of law, including #UNCLOS .

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Session 4 will be the last session of Day 1 of the 15th South China Sea International Conference. Moderated by @AusAmbVN , the session will discuss the need for a law on "lawfare", including in #SouthChinaSea ,

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[THREAD] The 14th South China Sea Conference #SCSC14 is going to start! Follow our live tweets here to catch up with the the latest news!

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Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh Jun 19 announced that India sent the missile corvette INS Kirpan to VN as a gift. In 2022, India also handed over 12 high-speed guard boats to Vietnam, which were built with Indian credit.

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During his trip to VN, PH Foreign Secretary Manalo Aug 2 said that PH Pres Marcos Jan 2024 would pay an official visit to VN. This will be the 1st official visit of Marcos to Vietnam - PH's only Strategic Partner in the ASEAN.

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Vietnam & Japan deputy defense ministers hosted the 9th bilateral Defence Policy Dialogue in Japan Mar 13. Both sides highlighted the importance of maintaining peace in the #SCS & the early conclusion of negotiations for the #CoC .

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