-(SCMP 08/04)Australia’s PM Malcolm Turnbull to lead biggest-ever business delegation to China: The visit will be the prime minister’s first to China since he took the role
-(Bernama 08/04) South China Sea Safe: Deputy Defence Minister Datuk Mohd Johari Baharum said there had been no encroachments in Malaysian waters as reported in social media, and that the situation was under control.
-(Inquirer 08/04) Navy restructures Luzon forces amid sea dispute
(Theverge 08/04) The US Navy’s new autonomous warship is called the Sea Hunter: An unarmed craft designed for hunting submarines and more
-(Reuters 07/04) U.S. military christens self-driving 'Sea Hunter' warship: For Pentagon planners, the Sea Hunter fits into a strategy to incorporate unmanned drones into the conventional military in the air, on land and at sea.
-(Foreign Policy 07/04)Fishing Disputes Could Spark a South China Sea Crisis: Rivalries in the South China Sea are getting heated over a resource fight. But it’s more about fish than fuel.
-(DallyCaller 07/04) Jumpy Obama, Rice Tell Generals To Shut Up About China; (Washingtonpost 07/04) Gag order issued on South China Sea? Pentagon and top admiral say no way.
-(NationalInterest 07/04) China's Super Strategy to Dominate South China Sea: Little Green Fisherman: China is engaged in a multi-faceted campaign to dominate the South China Sea in order to reduce all of Southeast Asia to tributary status.
-(Ibtimes 07/04)Indonesia To Deploy Oerlikon Skyshield Air Defense System In Natuna Islands: The military also requested to fund the acquisition of more medium-range air defense systems for the islands, that would likely include the Su-27, Su-30 or F-16, and an unmanned aerial vehicle squadron facility.
-(Reuters 07/04)Vietnam tells China to shift its rig and stop complicating ties: It was the second occasion this year that Vietnam has protested against the rig's activity, both times coinciding with leadership changes in Hanoi.
-(PopularMilitary 07/04) Head of U.S. Pacific Command for military ops in S. China Sea, despite White House’s disapproval: Senator John McCain says, “The White House’s aversion to risk has resulted in an indecisive policy that has failed to deter China’s pursuit of maritime hegemony while confusing and alarming our regional allies and partners.”
-(Hạnkyoreh 07/04) For first time, Japan will send Ise destroyer into the South China Sea: The ostensible reason behind the move is training with Indonesian navy, but move likely to irritate China.
-(Ibtimes 05/04) Japan deploys a dozen coast guard vessels in East China Sea: In recent months, there have been increased sightings of Chinese vessels near the hotly-contested archipelago.
-(Nikkei 05/04) One way forward in the South China Sea: Japan, the U.S. and Australia each bring different strengths to the table.
-(Reuters 05/04) China begins operation of lighthouse on artificial island in South China Sea
-(SMH 05/04) Australia involved in Balikatan war games amid warnings: Australia has sent 86 military personnel, including 30 commandos from the 2nd Commando Regiment, to the annual drill.
-(JapanTimes 05/04)Japan aims to include South China Sea, North Korea issues in G-7 statement: The government hopes the G-7 declaration will reflect concerns over rising tensions in the South China and East China seas, though a statement is likely to stop short of naming China directly.
-(Straitstimes 05/04) China's Front-line fishermen: "The government paid the boat owner $37,500 to go to the Spratlys," he said. "We were there for two weeks. They didn't care whether we fished or not, they just wanted us there."
-(AsiaPacific 05/04) Jakarta left all at sea by island clash with China: The incident has put a spotlight on Indonesia’s foreign policy under President Joko Widodo or Jokowi. In the incident’s wake, the foreign minister, defense minister, and fisheries minister responded in different, and somewhat overlapping, ways.
-(Journal-neo 04/04) Situation in the South China Sea and G7: The momentum-gaining topic of escalation of the situation in the South China Sea will undoubtedly be one of the main items on the agenda of the regular G7 summit scheduled for the end of May 2016
-(Dailyo 04/04) Tensions in South China Sea and what it means for India: The region might emerge as a theatre of war in the 21st century, if collective efforts are not taken to address the issue.
-(DefenseOne 04/04) Calming Tensions in South China Sea: Any long-term solution will require a strategy worked with regional leaders to convince China that continuing on its current course is not in the nation’s long-term best interest.
-(Politifact 04/04) Donald Trump weighs in on China's island-building in the South China Sea: "Amazing, actually. They do that, and they do that at will because they have no respect for our president and they have no respect for our country." Trump said.
-(National Interest 04/04) This Is How America Can Make China Pay a Price in the South China Sea: Harry J. Kazianis proposes a radically different approach in an effort to halt Chinese coercion in the South China Sea
-(TheDiplomat 04/04) South China Sea FONOP No. 3: Coming Soon?: The choice of location for the next FONOP will be telling of U.S. intentions. Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands offers probably the most intriguing opportunity for the U.S. Navy.
-(FocusTaiwan 04/04) No cooperation with China in South China Sea: The ROC has its own foreign policy and will not join forces with China or act in its interests on South China Sea issues, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) said Monday.
-(National Interest 04/04) Kicking down the door: Ohio-class subs vs. China’s A2/AD: Cruise-missile submarines are the best answer to Beijing's tactics.
-(Asashi 04/04) Philippine port welcomes MSDF submarine to South China Sea: A MSDF submarine visited a Philippine port for the first time in 15 years on April 3, highlighting closer cooperation amid rising tensions in the South China Sea due to China’s expansive moves.
-(LFT 04/04) South China Sea: Hainan is the ‘tip of the naval spear’: Hainan is not just about military hardware. Its fishermen are tasked with protecting China’s sovereignty through their frequent fishing trips.
-(Lowyinterpreter 04/04) Is Beijing’s militarisation of the South China Sea really 'defensive'? Given the differing national interpretations of 'militarisation', Beijing pursues its own brand of militarisation at its own comfortable pace and to the extent, calling such moves 'defensive' measures in any manner befitting its interests.
