-(Reuters 8/3) China says first draft of South China Sea code of conduct ready, adding tension in the waterway had eased notably.

-(The Diplomat 2/3) The Philippines' South China Sea Flip-Flop: The Duterte administration’s inconsistent approach toward the disputes is making diplomacy even more difficult.

-(AP 21/2) Philippines: framework of SCS pact possible soon: ASEAN and China could at least complete a framework for COC as early as June. –(PhiliStar 21/2) ASEAN ministers call for continuous South China Sea dialogue

(Reuters 15/2) China warns U.S. against fresh naval patrols in SCS: U.S. Navy and Pacific Command leaders were considering freedom of navigation patrols in the busy waterway by the San Diego-based Carl Vinson carrier strike group.

-(Channel NewsAsia 10/2) US, China military planes come inadvertently close over South China Sea: The aircraft came within 1,000 feet (305 meters) of each other on Wednesday in the vicinity of the Scarborough Shoal.

-(Channel news asia 8/11)Hu says China should become 'maritime power’: President Hu Jintao said China should become a "maritime power" as he opened a Communist Party congress on Thursday

-(The jakartaglobe 8/11) US Role in Regional Security Underlined: Indonesian legislators have greeted Barack Obama’s re-election victory with calls for the US president to ensure that his Asia pivot does not exacerbate heightened tensions in the South China and East China seas. 

-(The diplomat 8/11) Thanks Climate Change: Sea-Level Rise Could End South China Sea Spat: Overlapping claims to islands and reefs in the South China Sea have increased tensions. They may all soon be rendered obsolete.

-(The jakartapost 8/11)Four more challenging years for Barack Obama: Besides the undisputed media projection that Barack Obama will be reelected as President of the United States for four more years, the US has been showing a constant division in its political map since the 2000 Presidential Election 

-(Nation multimedia 8/11)Obama's victory could bode well for the region: With another four years in the White house, the US president can make firm on the commitment to Asia.

-(Bangkok post 8/11) Upset waters need Asean, China unity: Thus, to reach a consensus on the territorial disputes in the South China Sea, the political willingness and commitment of all parties involved is vital. 

-(Reuters 8/11)China's Hu says graft a threat, promises reforms: Outgoing Chinese President Hu Jintao warned on Thursday that corruption threatens the ruling Communist Party and the state

-(The Hindu 8/11)Obama’s eastern pivot, made in Asia: In his second administration, the form and contours of America’s ‘Asia Focus’ will be determined more by Asians than the U.S.

-(Atimes 26/10)Construction tensions in the South China Sea: In a move that promises to raise regional tensions, China recently stepped up construction work in contested territories in the South China Sea.

-(Nytimes 25/10)New Leaders of Military in China Announced: China announced the promotions of five generals this week, shaping the top leadership of the rapidly modernizing military as it becomes a more dominant player in Asia

-(Huffington post 25/10)USS George Washington Warship In Philippines Amid Territorial Disputes In South China Sea:  U.S. Navy aircraft carrier strike force's visit to Manila is the latest show of American military might partly aimed at countering China's grip in Asia. 

-(Inquirer 25/10) Australia backs code of conduct in disputed sea: The Australian government headed by Prime Minister Julia Gillard on Wednesday joined the Philippines and New Zealand in seeking the adoption of a joint code of conduct for the South China Sea

-(Channel news asia 24/10)S'pore says Indonesian proposal to settle South China Sea dispute good start: The "Zero Draft" Code of Conduct as it's called, provides a possible framework for the resolution process.

-(Interaksyon 24/10)Thomas: Polls won't alter US policy on South China Sea; Fil-Ams' influence rising: “The important thing is continuity. The US support to Asia will continue regardless of who gets elected,” US Ambassador Harry K. Thomas  said at the Kapihan sa Embahada.

-(Antara news 24/10) Indonesia asked to stabilize conflict in South China Sea: Indonesia has been asked to serve as a mediator and to take actions to stabilize the conflict in the South China Sea

-(Global research 24/10)Confrontation between China and Japan. Naval Deployments in East China Sea: In a show of force, China staged a naval exercise in the East China Sea last Friday involving 11 vessels from its naval fleet and civilian maritime agencies. 

-(National interest 24/10)Asia's New Age of Instability: Asia is home to the United States’ most serious strategic competitor: China.

-(Atimes 28/9)US 'pivots' on the Philippines: True to its historical role as an American colony, the Philippines is emerging as a crucial node in America's "pivot".

-(Channel news asia 27/9)Asia can help troubled global economy, but must resolve disputes: Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra warned against allowing conflict in the seas around China from derailing development.

-(Japantimes 27/9)Senkaku row reverberates across Southeast Asia: China's recent conduct in its bitter dispute with Japan over the ownership of islands, fisheries and seabed resources in the East China Sea raises some geopolitical storm warnings for Southeast Asia

-(The australian 27/9)Beijing worrying many neighbours: SOMETHING very strange is happening at the moment in the East China Sea and in the South China Sea, and Australia should be taking serious notice of these developments.

-(Channel news asia 26/9)Taiwan eyes marine park in East China Sea: The planned national park will cover three Taiwan-held islets -- Pengjia, Mianhua and Huaping and surrounding waters, measuring some 750 square kilometres

-(The jakarta globe 26/9) Indonesia Seeks Rules of Road for South China Sea: Indonesia is circulating among Southeast Asian nations a draft code of conduct for the South China Sea, hoping for progress before a regional summit in November