-(India 19/4) China rejects Manila's move to take sea dispute to ITLOS: even as Beijing sent a major ship to beef up patrol in the disputed waters; (Bworldonline 19/4) Thorny sovereignty issue

-(Scmp 19/4) China-Philippines South China Sea stand-off shows need for code of conduct: China must light a fire under their efforts to agree on a code of conduct in the contested waters of the South China Sea, because any delay - or obstruction - risks serious hostilities; Sino-Russian drill seen as tactical move

-(Wsj 18/4) Scarborough Scare in the South China Sea: The Scarborough Shoal dispute shows that Chinese assertions aren't stopping, and that Beijing's ability to intimidate neighbors is shifting the balance of power

-(Gulfnews 18/4) Manila refuses to move ship out of South China Sea: Earlier, Philippine officials claimed that two Chinese ships and an aircraft harassed MV Saranggani on Saturday; (Gov.ph 18/4) Philippine position on Bajo de Masinloc (Scarborough Shoal) and the waters within its vicinity

-(Thejakartaglobe 18/4) Peacemaker Indonesia Could Calm the Waters in the Disputed South China Sea: 'Indonesia has so far remained somewhat above the fray and is ideally suited to play a mediating role.'

-(Inquire 18/4) China rejects Philippine claims over Scarborough: Foreign Ministry spokesman Liu Weimin said Wednesday that China has evidence to prove its ownership of the shoal; (Iseas 18/4) US concerns in the South China Sea dispute

-(Radioaustralianews 18/4) Manila seeks outside help to resolve South China Sea standoff: The Philippines is seeking international arbitration to settle a territorial dispute with China over the Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.

-(Reuters 18/4) China summons Manila envoy over South China Sea standoff: as the standoff between the two countries showed no sign of ending.

-(Thejakartaglobe 17/4) Philippines Decries New Row in South China Sea Dispute: The Philippines said on Tuesday that it had filed a new protest against China in their increasingly bitter dispute over the South China Sea

-(Ruvr 17/4) South China Sea as the New Middle East: On Monday, 7,000 U.S. and Philippine troops started military exercises in the South China Sea near the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

-(Philstar 17/4) Chinese embassy Q&A: The Chinese embassy prepared its own set of questions, with answers provided by its spokesman, on the latest incidents in the South China Sea

-(Indianexpress 17/4) US: South China Sea dispute should be settled through talks: The US today said laws of the seas should apply and issues should be addressed through dialogue.

-(Atimes 17/4)Great game in the South China Sea: Southeast Asian nations are also showing eagerness to counterbalance China by inviting in powers from beyond the region; (Firstpost 17/4) India, US talks to focus on China, uneasiness in the South China Sea

-(Gulfnews 17/4) Asean urged to solve issue of South China Sea: The Philippines must continue urging Asean to resolve regionally the problem of China with claimants in the South China Sea, Philippine officials said.

-(BBC 16/4) US and Philippines begin South China Sea drills: The annual exercises, called Balikatan, are due to run until 27 April; (WP 16/4) Nearly 7,000 US, Filipino troops start exercises near disputed South China Sea waters

-(DCS 16/4) Truong Sa archipelago liberation day celebrated: A ceremony to mark the 37 th anniversary of the liberation of the Truong Sa archipelago (April 29) was held in Sinh Ton commune, in Truong Sa island district, southern Khanh Hoa province on April 16; (FP 16/4)Rotting From Within: Investigating the massive corruption of the Chinese military.

-(Inquirer 15/4) Philippines asks China: Stop all incursions in West Philippine Sea now: DFA spokesman Raul Hernandez stressed that amid efforts to cool tensions, Manila was still considering Beijing its “close neighbor and friend, as well as a solid partner”; (Dailytimes 15/4)Philippines says China boosts presence in shoal

-(Foxnews 15/4) China, Philippine naval standoff continues: Tension flared anew after China deployed a second ship and an aircraft that briefly hovered over the area, Filipino officials said Sunday.