-(Washingtonpost 08/05) Dangerous rocks in the South China Sea: That is true enough, for now. But if the administration fails to stop a Chinese buildup on Scarborough Shoal, its allies are likely to conclude that alliance with Washington is useless
-(The Australian 08/05) China dismisses verdict over Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea: China is pursuing a diplomatic and a legal campaign to pre-empt any damage from the court’s judgment which Beijing appears to expect to be adverse.
-(Moderndiplomacy 08/05) China’s new strategy in South China Sea: China is intensifying its global diplomatic campaign to win support ahead of an imminent international court ruling over the South China Sea disputes
-(Nationalinterest 07/05) Where Does Taiwan Stand on the South China Sea? As the first president from the pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party in eight years, Tsai’s election represents a wildcard of sorts for the ROC’s ongoing claims in the South China Sea.
-(Japantimes 07/05) Retired U.S. admiral urges Japan, others to join joint cruises in South China Sea: “Maybe the first operation would be humanitarian assistance, disaster relief”, which operated from the Western Pacific to the Indian Ocean.
-(Thediplomat 06/05) Who Occupies What in the Spratlys? A closer look at a basic yet poorly understood question.
-(Nationalinterest 06/05) Japan's East China Sea Military Buildup Continues: Tensions will only get worse in the Senkakus.
-(Nationalinterest 06/05) The Real Danger in the South China Sea is Repeating Assumptions Until They Become Truth: the current period is becoming increasingly tense, it is paramount that we ensure that we are seeing the picture in all its nuance, and not just in black and white.
-(Ibtimes 06/05) Top U.S. Naval Official Says Chances Of Accidental Incident In South China Sea Are ‘Pretty Low’: “The highest risk is associated with non-military vessels.”
-(Voanews 06/05) Beijing Warns Critics Over South China Sea Dispute: Ouyang Yujing, director-general of the Chinese Foreign Ministry's Department of Boundary and Ocean Affairs, said China is willing to take into consideration constructive comments and criticism from relevant countries.
-(Washingtonpost 06/05) China seeks global support for South China Sea policies: the fact, China has gained the vocal support of only a handful of largely undemocratic, economically dependent states also shows the limits of its push for greater diplomatic influence, said a professor of international politics at the Free University of Brussels.
-(Brookings 06/05) Limits of law in the South China Sea: Although a rules-based and law-based approach in the international arena is an admirable aspiration, law will not solve the dangerous problems in the South China Sea\
-(Straitstimes 05/05) Why Malaysia's South China Sea policy seems confused: It might be a result of domestic factors, namely the lack of coordination inherent within government structure and the need to allay public concerns.
-(Reuters 04/05) China to carry out more military drills in South China Sea; (TheDiplomat 05/05) China’s Navy Conducts South China Sea Drills Involving Paracel and Spratly Islands: The drill kicked off this 04/05; (RT 04/05) China sends advanced warships to contested S China Sea for drills.
-(MorningNewsUSA 05/05) Tensions High As Court Ruling Looms: While the Philippines is banking on the upcoming ruling on the SCS issue, tensions are expected to remain high as China emphasized previously that it will not recognize the decision.
-(Indiatimes 05/05) Beijing sends entertainers in contested South China Sea: China's military has dispatched ships and planes — even constructed new islands to assert its maritime claims. Now it's deploying a new set of tools: magicians, singers and actors.
-(Worldaffairsjournal 04/05) Great Power Confrontation in the South China Sea: Last Friday, the Russian and Chinese foreign ministers, presented a united stand against the US on a host of issues in their joint press conference in Beijing.
-(Straitstimes 04/05) Why China-US tensions in South China Sea are manageable: Some good reasons are to believe this crisis is manageable
-(Indiatimes 04/05) India's stands on South China Sea lead to confusion: But the sources said India's sovereign position will be clarified on the day the permanent court of arbitration pronounces its verdict.
-(Aseantoday 04/05) What happens when the Philippines wins?: A decision in the favour of the Philippines could be the leverage needed to get concessions on smaller matters.
-(NationalInterest 03/05) Why Japan Lost Australia's $40 Billion Submarine Deal: Fear of China?
-(Indianexpress 03/05) Amid SCS tension, Japan to lease military aircraft to Philippines: Under the accord, Tokyo will lease up to five TC-90 training airplanes and help Manila train pilots and aircraft mechanics.
-(Telegraph 03/05) US military tests 'Sea Hunter,' world's largest unmanned ship, amid 'deep concern' about China's naval expansion: the finished product will be able to carry out naval operations without a any crew members on board.
-(kyodonews 03/05) China warns ASEAN against statement on S. China Sea arbitration: While warning ASEAN against issuing any statement on the arbitration, China circulated a joint statement in the hope that the foreign ministers of China and ASEAN can issue it at an upcoming meeting in July in Vientiane, Laos
-(The Diplomat 03/05) U.S. Credibility in the South China Sea: China’s growing presence in the South China Sea is raising doubts about the U.S. policy there.
-(The Diplomat 02/05) How the Next US President Should Handle the South China Sea: China will surely test the mettle of the next U.S. administration in the South China Sea. How to respond?
-(FT 02/05) China builds ties as well as airstrips in South China Sea: Beijing courts other nations to support its position over territory
-(Gmanetwork 02/05) Japan to back Mekong countries with $7B, South China Sea code of conduct: Japan would like to work with the countries of the Mekong region to create a framework to support efforts by the Mekong countries in a detailed manner, on a region-by-region basis or on a theme-by-theme basis.
-(SCMP 30/04) US aircraft carrier denied entry to Hong Kong, American consulate official says; (USAToday 02/05) Port call refusal could signal more trouble in the South China Sea; (Atimes 02/05) Is it time for US aircraft carriers to visit Taiwan?
-(Ibtimes 02/05) Beijing using 'fishing militia' to expand presence in disputed waters: Fishermen are paid for undergoing basic military training and equipped with a steel hull rather than a wooden one. (Taipeitimes 03/05) Chinese ‘fishing militia’ trained for S China Sea
-(Japantimes 02/05) Playing by the rules in the South China Sea: In Australia’s case, this means thinking again about some of our efforts to limit our exposure to the International Court of Justice and certain dispute-resolution mechanisms under UNCLOS.
-(Inquisitr 02/05) Greenpeace Mute About Worst Environmental Disaster In South China Sea: While the Filipino island residents give eyewitness accounts about Chinese vessels dumping chemicals that destroy fish stock and deprive fishermen of their livelihood, Greenpeace appears to be looking the other way.
-(MB 02/05) Will China build on disputed shoal. A redline agaisnt China’s course of action in the South China Sea?
-(The Diplomat 02/05) Indian Navy Sends Amphibious Warfare Ship to ASEAN-led South China Sea Exercise: The exercise will focus on maritime security and counter-terrorism.
-(Nikkei 02/05) Kishida stresses rule of law at S. China Sea in talks with Thai PM: Japan's Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida and Thai Prime Minister Gen. Prayut Chan-o-cha agreed on the importance of resolving maritime security issues based on international law.
