-(Thediplomat 10/10) Asia’s Security Architecture: The China Factor: On SCS issues, the EU could do more to leverage its position as a neutral third party, especially by putting more diplomatic resources in support of a regional maritime order based on UNCLOS

-(Foxnews 10/10) China starts operating 2 lighthouses on disputed South China Sea reefs: The Ministry of Transport held a completion ceremony marking the start of operation of two lighthouses on Johnson South Reaf on Cuarteron Reef in the Spratly Islands.

-(Asianage 10/10) China: ‘Won’t allow US to violate South China Sea’: “We will never allow any country to violate China’s territorial waters and airspace in the Spratly Islands, in the name of protecting freedom of navigation and overflight,” foreign ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying told a regular press briefing.

-(The Chosun Ilbo 10/10) Beijing Warns U.S. on S. China Sea Patrols: What actions China might take are not clear. A report in the South China Morning Post Thursday quoted a military source in China as suggesting that Beijing has some "cost-effective" options for such a confrontation such as using drones to ward off ships

-(Thediplomat 09/10) Why the US-China Summit Failed on the South China Sea: The way both leaders dealt with the disputes publicly was worrying for several reasons.

-(The Diplomat 09/10) US Commander Warns China Against ‘Revising’ International Law in the South China Sea: A veiled warning implores Beijing to stop undermining the global rules-based system

-(China Daily 09/10) China, US set ties 'in right direction', Yang told visiting US Deputy Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing.

-(People Daily 09/10) China Concerns about U.S. Navy Challenging Chinese Territory in the South China Sea: “We hope the U.S. can look upon the current situation of the SCS from an objective and fair perspective and play a constructive role together with China in keeping the peace and stability in the SCS,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying said.

-(New Indian Express 09/10) US Committed to Freedom of Navigation in South China Sea: White House: All of that is certainly consistent with the principle that the President identified in the Rose Garden, standing next to the Chinese president, when he reiterated that the US will fly, sail and operate wherever international law allows, and that certainly applies to the SCS region

-(Navytimes 08/10) Navy will challenge Chinese territorial claims in South China Sea: If approved, it would be the first time since 2012 that the U.S. Navy has directly challenged China's claims to the islands' territorial limits.

-(IBTimes 08/10) US Navy Considers Sailing Near Disputed Islands In South China Sea: The action could take place within days but awaits final approval from the White House.

-(Washingtontimes 08/10) Testing China’s aggression: The U.S. Navy must be allowed to protect the freedom of the seas

-(National Interest 08/10) How China Shot Down Its Own A2/AD Lawfare Strategy: China’s warships sailing through United States' territorial waters have neutralized the Middle Kingdom’s “Legal Warfare” of anti-access/area-denial in East Asia.

-(Washington Post 08/10) U.S. Navy to China: We’ll sail our ships near your man-made islands whenever we want: the Navy is ready to do so if Obama approves the mission.

-(The American Interest 08/10) China Improving Its Ballistic Systems: according to the Federation of American Scientists (FAS), which says China is planning a major ballistic shield project to frustrate the United States’ present deterrent power.

-(Commentary Magazine 08/10) China Makes Its Move: The threat China could pose to air and sea traffic in that, one of the most heavily transited shipping channels on Earth, is a direct threat to American naval primacy.

-(Philstar 08/10) ‘UNCLOS useless if not applicable to South China Sea’: “The rule of the naval cannon will prevail in the oceans and seas of our planet, no longer the rule of law. There will be a naval arms race among coastal countries,” Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio warned.

-(Inquirer 08/10) NGO files case vs China reclamation: A NGO led by former National Security Adviser Roilo Golez filed a letter-complaint in the UN and UNEP against China’s reclamation activities in the South China Sea, citing its negative impact on marine resources.

-(Inquirer 08/10) China’s 9-dash threatens rule of law, Justice Carpio tells D.C.: According to Carpio, China’s national boundaries under the nine-dash line have effects not only on the Philippines, but also on other countries in the region and the world.

-(Manila Bulletin 07/10) Del Rosario: China changing international order: “You now have one superpower, which is the United States. I think if China’s expansionist agenda, which is unlawful, is not curtailed, that could bring change,” he added.

-(Heraldsun 07/10) Senator Marise Payne says Australia opposes intimidation in the South China Sea: Reflecting the strong message issued by US Pacific Fleet commander Admiral Scott Swift the previous day Senator Marise Payne said Australia was concerned about the destabilising impact of land reclamation activities around the Spratly Islands.

-(Philstar 07/10) Philippines tells China: No country can claim an entire sea: “With the growing support from the international community in peacefully resolving disputes in the South China Sea, including through arbitration, the Philippines believes that the final outcome of this arbitration process would pave the way for a settlement of the maritime disputes,” Del Rosario said.

-(News.com.au 07/10) China told to behave in the South China Sea ... or else: Admiral Swift warned that “friction points” at sea and the “might makes right” approach of some countries (China) could lead to all out conflict in one of the world’s most dangerous flashpoints.

-(ABC 07/10) South China Sea: US Admiral Scott Swift takes swipe at China during Sydney speech: "There should be no doubt, that the United States Pacific Fleet remains as committed to freedom of the seas as ever," Admiral Swift said.

-(Valuewalk 06/10) China Focused On South China Sea, Not Interested In Syria: It is also worth noting that China’s strategic maneuvers are, at least for the present, limited closer home. Beijing has concentrated the bulk of its expansionist projects and geopolitical exercises in and around the “Near Seas”, prioritizing action in the East China Sea, the South China Sea and the Yellow Sea.

-(Nationalinterest 06/10) TPP vs. RCEP: America and China Battle for Control of Pacific Trade: One vision of pacific trade will prevail. Will it be Beijing’s closed one or the open system embodied in the Trans-Pacific Partnership?

-(Japantimes 06/10) Obama solidifies Asia pivot with trade pact, cites its clout over China in prodding Congress to OK it: “strengthens our strategic relationships with our partners and allies in a region that will be vital to the 21st century,” Obama said.

-(Koreaherald 06/10) China says it has 'open attitude' toward U.S.-led Pacific trade deal: China's commerce ministry made the remarks shortly after the U.S. and 11 other nations reached an agreement on the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal that covers about 40 percent of the global economy.

-(Thediplomat 06/10) Why We Need South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Patrols: The current administration must approve these operations as soon as possible.

-(Theepochtimes 05/10) 5 Ways the US Is More Competitive Than China: According to the WEF research, it turns out that the United States has the edge in nine categories (rank out of 140 countries is shown in brackets).

-(Theglobeandmail 05/10) TPP deal a way for U.S. to reassert primacy over China: “If we don’t write the rules, China will write the rules out in that region. We will be shut out,” President Barack Obama said in April.

-(Nationalinterest 05/10) Face Off: How America Can REALLY Stop China's Navy: "Prolonged, uneasy deterrence is not a strategy to relish—just better than the alternatives."