-(MorningNewsUSA 11/03) South China Sea Battle Looms: US Bombers To Be Deployed In Australia: Lt. Col. Damien Pickart told that the US is planning to augment additional B-1 bombers. It would also include expansion of the B-52 bomber missions, which are currently doing patrols in the highly disputed territory.
-(Reuters 11/03) China able to project 'substantial offensive power' from Spratlys in months: U.S.: James Clapper said Chinese land reclamation and construction work had established infrastructure needed "to project military capabilities in the South China Sea beyond that which is required for point defense of its outposts."
-(Channelnewsasia 11/03) China angered as US approves frigate sale to Taiwan: China is highly suspicious of Taiwan president-elect Tsai Ing-wen and her pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party.
-(Inquirer 11/03) PH gov’t shrugs off China warning on plane deal with Japan: Herminio Coloma Jr. said, “It is the duty of the government to continuously develop our capabilities in ensuring the safety and security of our nation.”
-(Thejakartapost 10/03)Trust ASEAN to solve South China Sea dispute: ASEAN should remain a united front by holding regular dialogue through which each member state can convey its stance and policies, while at the same time maintaining understanding and cooperation with China.
-(Aspistrategist10/03) Upping the ante in the South China Sea?: The Chinese hard-liners would view Australian disarmament as an invitation to accelerate their push for domination. Lacking a military option, Australia would become a tributary nation to the 21st century Chinese empire.
-(Washingtonpost 10/03) A Chinese official wants to turn a disputed South China Sea island into an offshore banking hub: Han Fangming, a businessman and political adviser, said that the government ought to turn the less-than-one-square-mile outpost into China’s version of the British Virgin Islands.
-(Stripes 10/03) Japan should join US efforts in South China Sea, defense expert says: Japan’s recently revised defense guidelines, which give more freedom to the military to work with the U.S. and its allies, are a pragmatic response to the rise of China.
-(Freebacon 10/03) Chinese Militarization in S. China Sea Aimed at Rapid Power Projection: McCain worried about China's next reclaim and militarize Scarborough Shoal, suggested to adopt policies that the US have been unwilling to consider..
-(Reuters 10/03) China expresses alarm at Philippines-Japan aircraft deal in which the Philippines will lease five aircraft from Japan to help patrol the disputed South China Sea.
-(The Diplomat 09/03) South China Sea and Freedom of Navigation: Taking a closer look at the freedom of navigation “myth”
-(Stripe 09/03) US missions in South China Sea will continue, despite China buildup: As part of U.S. plans to increase its military presence in the Pacific, discussions were underway with the Australian military to rotate U.S. bombers through the northern Australian air force bases at Darwin and Tindal.
-(Navytimes09/03) After U.S. show of force, China takes hard line on South China Sea: China's foreign minister said his country's sovereignty claims are supported by history and made a veiled reference to the 5-day patrol by the Stennis Carrier Strike Group
-(Japantimes 09/03) Japan to increase aid to Asia amid China’s growing maritime assertiveness: The Foreign Ministry’s latest white paper on the country’s official development assistance shows the government’s intention to secure vital sea lanes in the region.
-(Straitstimes 09/03) China moots S. China Sea 'cooperation mechanism': A cooperation mechanism could be similar to deals China has signed with individual Asean states, such as on maritime research, development and security. These did not supersede China's dealings with Asean.
-(Military 08/03) Stennis Carrier Strike Group Exits South China Sea Days after Arriving: The ships were in the area only for standard operations and that their presence was neither intended as a show of force nor as a formal confrontation of Chinese naval forces.. The transit through the SCS was not linked to rising tensions in the region.
-(Straitstimes 08/03) A reply to China's stance on non-participation in South China Sea arbitration
-(MorningNewUSA 08/03) Murray McCully critical of military presence in South China Sea: Newzealand's FM regarded all of activities of reclamation and construction and deployment of military assets in disputed areas as unhelpful regardless of the party responsible.
-(NYtimes 08/03) South China Sea Buildup Brings Beijing Closer to Realizing Control: The buildup has also challenged the military status quo in the Western Pacific since the end of World War II, bringing China closer to its goal of establishing a security buffer extending far from its coast.
-(AP 08/03) US general: Air Force to keep flying over South China Sea: The U.S. Air Force will continue to fly daily missions over the South China Sea despite a buildup of Chinese surface-to-air missiles and fighter jets in the contested region.
-(Philstar 07/03) Philippines: No involvement in joint patrols in disputed seas: An official statement, saying that deterrence against aggressive actions, not rising tensions, is the country’s primary concern.
-(MB 07/03) China must state military’s intentions in disputed seas – US 7th Fleet commander: That is to make the situation in the South China Sea more stable and less uncertain.
-(Eurasiareview 07/03) China Rattled By Growing US-India Strategic Convergence On South China Sea Issue – Analysis: Sabre-rattling by China against India has come to notice, suggesting that China using different mouth-pieces has begun a calibrated campaign against India to submit to Chinese pressures and back-off from any strategic proximity to the United States.
-(The Hindu07/03) China claims to own virtually all of South China Sea: Foreign Minister Wang Yi says Beijing will not let others infringe on its sovereign rights in the strategically-vital area.
-(Atimes 07/03) Beijing targets US pacific commander as carrier sails South China Sea: The commander of the US Pacific Command (Pacom) came under political fire from China last week following recent comments critical of Beijing’s military encroachment in the South China Sea.
-(Maritime-executive 07/03) Japanese Subs to Visit S. China Sea: A Japanese submarine will visit the Philippines for the first time in 15 years, along with two warships that will then sail on to Vietnam, in a show of support for nations opposed to Beijing's ambitions in the South China Sea.
-(Cogitasia 07/03) Malcolm Turnbull’s Reluctant Shift on the South China Sea, while the opposition has repeatedly called for an increase in FONOPs in the South China Sea. Stephen Conroy, ALP defense spokesman, wrote that “Australia should not be shy about our actions and intentions in doing so.”
-(USNI 06/03) Former CNO Roughead: Chinese Expansion in South China Sea Concerns Japan, U.S.: “We’re beginning to see changes [in] how we deal with China” and also more interest from nations such as Vietnam, the Philippines, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia and others in this new American direction"
-(InHomeandSecurity 06/03) We Need Europe's Help In The South China Sea: It could formally sponsor a multilateral declaratory policy opposing all these actions, and invite any country with the same concerns to sign on.
-(Navy 06/03) USS Stockdale conducts South China Sea patrol: “Our presence here promotes peace and stability in the region...it’s really important for us to be there for our national interests and to ensure that we can keep the sea lanes free.” said Rear Adm. Ron Boxall.
-(NHK 06/03) Japan to continue joint drills in South China Sea: Japan's Defense Minister has indicated that Japan will continue to take advantage of the anti-piracy mission off Somalia, holding joint drills in the South China Sea with other countries.
-(Newsgram 06/03) Amid China’s sea spree, US and India to hold naval drills along with Japan: Harris said the U.S. also wanted to expand annual drills into joint operations in a bid to counterbalance China. He insisted that “no nation should perceive freedom of navigation operations as a threat”
-(Manilatimes 06/03) China wants control of disputed sea – envoy: “We will continue without a doubt to do this freedom of navigation missions and we will see if the Chinese change at all their calculation,” said US Ambassador to the Philippines.
-(Taipei times 05/03) US Navy aircraft carrier, escorts arrive in South China Sea for ‘show of force’: Deployment of the Stennis and its support group would appear to be — at least in part — a response to the concerns raised by Harris and McCain.
-(MB 05/03) PHL: Stop ‘aggressive actions’ that would rise South China Sea tensions: “Deterrence against aggressive actions, not rising tensions, is the country’s primary concern. The Philippines believes that regional stability is achieved when the rule of law is upheld,” Herminio Coloma Jr.
-(TheAmericanConservative 5/03) John Bolton Looks to Roil the South China Sea: Bush's former UN ambassador begs CPAC to escalate military tensions with the PRC.
