-(PhilStar 17/3) China plans station on disputed South China Sea shoal: A local Chinese government says it plans to build an environmental monitoring station Scarborough Shoal.
1-(PhilStar 17/3) China plans station on disputed South China Sea shoal: A local Chinese government says it plans to build an environmental monitoring station 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.
1-(Reuters 8/3) China says first draft of South China Sea code of conduct ready, adding tension in the waterway had eased notably.
2-(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.
3-(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
4(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 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
-(The diplomat 30/8)China’s Real Blue Water Navy: China is building a two-layered navy with a high-end Near Seas component and a limited, low-end capability beyond. It is not poised to speed across the Pacific to threaten America.
-(Abc 30/8) Australia calls for South China Sea resolution: The Australian Defence Minister Stephen Smith has called for a peaceful end to territorial disputes in the South China Sea.
-(Chinapost 30/8)Academics visit contested islands in South China Sea: Taiwan's Navy has taken a group of academics to contested islands in the South China Sea
-(Atimes 30/8)China not to pick that East China Sea fight: The Chinese are crystal clear that the Diaoyu Islands are covered under the US-Japan Mutual Cooperation and Security Treaty because the islands are under Japan's administrative control.
-(Channel news asia 30/8) Sea row set aside as China, ASEAN seek trade boost: Trade between China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) jumped to over $200 billion in the first seven months of 2012