The expected route of Typhoon Kai Tak At 1 am this morning, the typhoon’s center was located at 17.6 north latitude and 123.1 degree east longitude, east of the island, with winds of 63-87 kph and gusts of 88-117 kph.The storm is moving west-northwest at 15-20 kph and will enter the northeastern area of the East Sea tonight, the center said.The storm will continue moving at the same speed, and by 7 pm Thursday it will be near the southeast coast of China’s Guangxi province, with winds of 75-102 kph and gusts of 103-132 kph.At 1 am August 17, the typhoon will lay 150 km east of Hong Kong, with the same wind force.The typhoon’s circulation will cause rough seas and bring showers and thunderstorm to the impacted area of the East Sea this afternoon, with winds varying between 40 and 75 kph. In the area near the typhoon’s eye, winds will be stronger, at 76-102 kph, together with gusts of 103-132 kph.The storm, which … [Read more...] about Typhoon Kai Tak to enter East Sea tonight
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Tropical low pressure likely to strengthen into storm near East Sea
The Centre said the tropical low pressure system was approximately 500km south-east of coastal areas of the central Philippines. Strongest wind speeds near the centre of the system are estimated to be 40-60km per hour.Over the next 24 hours, the low pressure system will move west-northwest at a speed of 10-15km per hour and is likely to strengthen into a tropical cyclone.Due to the effects of the storm interacting with a cold air mass, strong winds are forecast for the north-eastern waters of the East Sea. Forecasters have issued a warning about rough seas and storm force winds in the Tonkin Gulf and in the waters off the central and southern regions as of December 16. … [Read more...] about Tropical low pressure likely to strengthen into storm near East Sea
Việt Nam expects further NZ support on East Sea issue
WELLINGTON — Việt Nam appreciates New Zealand’s support for its stance on the East Sea dispute and would like it to continue, Việt Nam Fatherland Front President Trần Thanh Mẫn said on Tuesday. Meeting with Trevor Mallard, Speaker of New Zealand’s House of Representatives, in Wellington, Mẫn also called for continued support from the New Zealand parliament and government for the Vietnamese community in the country, particularly in activities related to the preservation of Vietnamese culture and language. There are nearly 7,000 people of Vietnamese origin in New Zealand. Mẫn said Việt Nam was willing to share its experiences in hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Co-operation (APEC) Summit with New Zealand, who will host APEC 2021. Mẫn is the very first foreign guest that Mallard received since his taking office on November 7. On his part, the Speaker of the House of Representatives said he was happy to see the … [Read more...] about Việt Nam expects further NZ support on East Sea issue
Call for peace, stability in East Sea repeated at international workshop
The workshop attracts nearly 100 scholars and researchers from Vietnam and other countries The event attracted nearly 100 scholars and researchers from institutesand universities in Vietnam, the US, Australia, Japan, the Philippines,the Republic of Korea and India. Nearly 30 speeches delivered at three discussion panels focused on thelegal status of islands and rocks in international law, sovereigntydisputes over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagos,and The Hague tribunal’s ruling on the Philippines’ lawsuit againstChina. They stressed the importance of free navigation and overflight in linewith international law in the East Sea to both regional countries andothers around the world. They also reiterated the principle of resolving international disputesby peaceful means on the basis of international law, including the 1982United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea, and the application ofthis principle in dealing with East Sea-related disputes. … [Read more...] about Call for peace, stability in East Sea repeated at international workshop
International cooperation strengthened for East Sea peace, stability
Themed "Cooperation for regional security and development," the 2-day conference concluded on Wednesday in Ho Chi Minh City with candid, unbiased, and scientific principles. Potential threats Participants said no severe turbulence in the East Sea was reported this year. Since the ruling the of Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) on the Philippine lawsuit against China’s territorial claims, the East Sea has seen positive changes with a decline in the number of clashes. But countries’ different viewpoints and perceptions of history and international law remain a major obstacle and a potential threat to peace, security, safety, and stability in the East Sea. In addition, some non-traditional security challenges have emerged. Asia-Pacific has the highest growth of defense spending, which hit 450 billion USD last year, 4.5% higher in the previous year. Former Deputy Foreign Minister Le Cong Phung voiced his concern: “Stronger defense capability of involved parties and … [Read more...] about International cooperation strengthened for East Sea peace, stability