Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Massive Gas Find In The South China Sea Raises Tensions


Report Says China Worsening Tensions In S. China Sea -- Voice of America

A new report from a Brussels-based think tank says Chinese government agencies are exacerbating tensions in the South China Sea.

As relations worsen between China and its South China Sea neighbors, some analysts say Beijing governmental agencies with little experience in foreign affairs are jockeying for influence, presenting inconsistent policies across the disputed region.

The International Crisis Group (IGC) says Beijing's highlighting of historical claims to the territory is also stoking nationalist sentiments.

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More News On Tensions In The South China Seas

Philippines to seek counsel from U.S. military in standoff over Chinese ships -- Stars and Stripes
Manila seeks int'l support in standoff with China -- AP
Philippines says China claims to South China Sea threaten neighbors -- L.A. Times
Philippines warns China’s territorial claims may threaten freedom of navigation at sea -- Washington Post/AP
Philippines warns neighbours about China -- AFP
Naval Exchange Stirs Troubled Waters in South China Sea -- Voice of America
Vietnam hosts US Navy in skills exchange amid growing tensions with China in South China Sea -- Washington Post/AP
Philippines sees gas in China-claimed reef -- AFP
Philippine South China Sea gas find may fuel China tensions -- Reuters
Report raises fear of South China Sea war -- ABC News (Australia)
China top military paper warns of armed confrontation over seas -- Reuters
China's military warns of confrontation over seas -- Reuters
China policy battles boost South China Sea strains -- Reuters
China needs 'consistent policy' on South China Sea -- BBC

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