Spratly Islands Affairs in the News Involve Big Dollars
October 8, 2013
The Spratly Islands have maintained being the subject of debate.
A few excerpts from the headlines about the region over the past year:
Taiwan to spend $100 million to build dock at disputed Spratlys
Agence France-Presse
9:18 pm | Thursday, August 29th, 2013
"TAIPEI — Taiwan plans to spend more than $100 million to build a dock big enough for warships in the disputed Spratly islands, a legislator said Thursday, as other claimants strengthen their regional military presence.
The plan submitted to parliament Thursday by the coastguard would cost Tw$3.4 billion ($112.4 million). Sources said the spending is expected to be approved.
The dock will be an upgrade on the existing pier at the Taiwan-controlled island of Taiping, the biggest island in the Spratlys. It is scheduled to become operational in 2016."
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/84413/taiwan-to-spend-100-million-to-build-dock-at-disputed-spratlys
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Philippines Announces $1.8 Billion Military Upgrade To Defend Against “Bullies” in South China Sea; Protests China Ships Near Spratly Islands
MANILA — Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday announced a $1.8-billion military upgrade to help defend his country’s maritime territory against “bullies”, amid an ever-worsening dispute with China.
https://johnib.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/philippines-announces-1-8-billion-military-upgrade-to-defend-against-bullies-in-south-china-sea-protests-china-ships-near-spratly-islands/
May 2013 article
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Aquino to attend 9 meetings in Asean summit, none with China
By Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
8:39 am | Thursday, October 3rd, 2013
"MANILA, Philippines—President Aquino is set to attend nine meetings at the 23rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Brunei next week but has arranged no bilateral discussions with China, which has occupied Scarborough Shoal and lays claim on Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea)."
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/86995/aquino-to-attend-9-meetings-in-asean-summit-none-with-china
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Philippines, China Code of Conduct at WPS may soon be adopted–Aquino
08 Oct 2013
Written by Butch Fernandez
"THE Philippines and China inched closer to forging a final agreement on the long-proposed Code of Conduct covering the West Philippine Sea, which Beijing claims to be an extension of its territories on the South China Sea."
http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/en/news/nation/20564-philippines-china-code-of-conduct-at-wps-may-soon-be-adopted-aquino
A few excerpts from the headlines about the region over the past year:
Taiwan to spend $100 million to build dock at disputed Spratlys
Agence France-Presse
9:18 pm | Thursday, August 29th, 2013
"TAIPEI — Taiwan plans to spend more than $100 million to build a dock big enough for warships in the disputed Spratly islands, a legislator said Thursday, as other claimants strengthen their regional military presence.
The plan submitted to parliament Thursday by the coastguard would cost Tw$3.4 billion ($112.4 million). Sources said the spending is expected to be approved.
The dock will be an upgrade on the existing pier at the Taiwan-controlled island of Taiping, the biggest island in the Spratlys. It is scheduled to become operational in 2016."
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/84413/taiwan-to-spend-100-million-to-build-dock-at-disputed-spratlys
>>
Philippines Announces $1.8 Billion Military Upgrade To Defend Against “Bullies” in South China Sea; Protests China Ships Near Spratly Islands
MANILA — Philippine President Benigno Aquino on Tuesday announced a $1.8-billion military upgrade to help defend his country’s maritime territory against “bullies”, amid an ever-worsening dispute with China.
https://johnib.wordpress.com/2013/05/22/philippines-announces-1-8-billion-military-upgrade-to-defend-against-bullies-in-south-china-sea-protests-china-ships-near-spratly-islands/
May 2013 article
>>>
Related recent stories:
Aquino to attend 9 meetings in Asean summit, none with China
By Nikko Dizon
Philippine Daily Inquirer
8:39 am | Thursday, October 3rd, 2013
"MANILA, Philippines—President Aquino is set to attend nine meetings at the 23rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit in Brunei next week but has arranged no bilateral discussions with China, which has occupied Scarborough Shoal and lays claim on Ayungin Shoal in the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea)."
http://globalnation.inquirer.net/86995/aquino-to-attend-9-meetings-in-asean-summit-none-with-china
>>
Philippines, China Code of Conduct at WPS may soon be adopted–Aquino
08 Oct 2013
Written by Butch Fernandez
"THE Philippines and China inched closer to forging a final agreement on the long-proposed Code of Conduct covering the West Philippine Sea, which Beijing claims to be an extension of its territories on the South China Sea."
http://businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/en/news/nation/20564-philippines-china-code-of-conduct-at-wps-may-soon-be-adopted-aquino
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