-(The Hindu 23/09) Under water spying device found in South China Sea: China: It was secretly placed in the water by a foreign country to obtain information on the Chinese navy fleet’s operations at sea.

-(Spunik 23/08) US Outraged With China’s Runaway Construction in South China Sea as A 3,000-foot Chinese airstrip on one of seven man-crafted islands in the Spratly Islands that is in the final stage of construction may be used in the future for conducting military operations by China

(Value Walk 23/08) South China Sea Tension Escalates Over Chinese Aggression: the United States military organization suggested that the Beijing authorities have overseen an aggressive patrolling of the waters from Chinese forces, with the aim of advancing its territorial claims to the region.

-(Gizmodo 23/08) China's Dredging In The South China Sea Created 11.7km² Of New Islands: China has now reclaimed 17 times more land in 20 months than the other claimants combined over the past 40 years, accounting for approximately 95 per cent of all reclaimed land in the Spratly Islands.

-(Thevoicetimes 22/08) Pentagon: China’s Reclamation Increasing In South China Sea: China could potentially use it as an alternative runway for carrier-based planes, allowing its military to conduct “sustained operations” with aircraft carriers in the area.

-(Dodbuzz 21/08) LCS to Boost U.S. Presence in South China Sea: “US forces currently present in the South China Sea conduct a variety of presence operations. We are in the South China Sea on a regular basis,” Shear said.-(The Diplomat 21/08) Should the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China Proceed?: China argues that it should not, on jurisdictional grounds.

-(Worldinsidebucket 20/08) Mitigating An Armed Conflict In South China Sea: Is there some way where the conflict-like situation can be averted in South China Sea?

-(ValueWalk 20/08) Game Theory: A New Twist To The South China Sea: a very interesting experience for geostrategy enthusiast.

-(Scmp 20/08) The scale of South China Sea reclamation projects: Five governments claim islands in the Spratlys archipelago of the SCS. Each has constructed structures and reclaimed land, but the speed and scale at which China has built has gone unrivalled so far.

-(War on the Rock 20/08) The Danger Of Historical Analogies: The South China Sea And The Maginot Line: How China's military build-up in the SCS is and is not like the Maginot Line might be among the most important strategic questions of our time.

-(AsiaNikkei 20/08) China operates cruise ship to flaunt territorial claims: China appears ready to peacefully settle regional tensions over disputed islands in the South China Sea. But it is also effectively claiming control over the area by operating a cruise ship there.

-(WSJ 20/08) Pentagon Says China Has Stepped up Land Reclamation in South China Sea: China has reclaimed 2,900 acres of land mass across a string of islands in the South China Sea, up nearly 50% from May, when the Pentagon said Beijing had claimed about 2,000 acres.

-(Xinhua 20/08) Japan should not risk involvement in South China Sea issue: This would impede a true “reconciliation” between China and Japan, which is not only conducive to the interests of the two countries,

-(Nature 20/08) Land reclamation: Halt reef destruction in South China Sea: It is also destroying coral reefs on a large scale,  together with their fragile ecosystems.

-(World Oil 19/08) CNOOC, Roc sign PSCs for South China Sea blocks: The two blocks are in the Pearl River Mouth basin.

-(Wordsinthebucket 19/08) Implications Of An Armed Conflict In South China Sea: Freedom of Navigation in South China Sea is an Issue Which Could Bring to an Armed Confrontation.

-(C3sindia 19/08) South China Sea: The Strategic Implications of China’s Artificial Islands: China has not just changed “facts on the ground” but is altering the regional naval balance of power.

-(JijiPress 19/08) Surveillance in S. China Sea Should Be Considered: Japan Defense Chief: Opposition parties are criticizing the ministry for drawing up the documents on the premise of the enactment of the bills during the ongoing parliamentary session.

-(Defense news 18/08) Officials: Philippines Can't Afford Full Military Modernization: The modest upgrade has been prompted partly by China's moves to stake its claim to most of the South China Sea.

-(Atimes 18/08) Pentagon plans to increase drone flights by 50% with eye on China, Russia: China’s rising military power and island-building program in the SCS have increased tensions and prompted a greater demand for U.S. surveillance and intelligence across the Pacific.

-(Washingtontimes 18/08) U.S. Navy on alert: China, Russia to launch largest-ever joint navy exercise: The “Joint Sea 2015 II” exercises will run through Aug. 28 in the Sea of Japan and off the coast of Vladivostok.

-(CIMSEC 18/08) Let’s Change The Name Of The South China Sea: China has claimed much of the South China Sea according to the “nine-dash line”, basically using the rationale that it has “our” name on it so it is ours.

-(Thehindu 17/08) Beijing’s riposte on S. China Sea slams Philippines, Japan: The Chinese foreign minister asserted that the accusation that Beijing’s activities in the South China Sea were posing a threat to “freedom of navigation” was absurd.

-(Valuewalk 17/08) China To Build Giant, Floating Islands In The South China Sea:China hopes to use the yet-to-be-constructed islands as mobile battle stations, which can be utilized for both civilian and military purposes

-(Philstar 17/08) Philippines not threatened by China’s recruitment video: We will continue resolutely on arbitration, not only to protect our national interests, but also to promote regional and global peace, stability and prosperity

-(Huffingtonpost 17/08) China and the Philippines: Asia's Most Toxic Relationship: Unless China dramatically scales back its para-military patrols, military exercises, and construction activities across disputed waters, any Filipino leader will undoubtedly face an uphill battle, if not domestic backlash, in exploring a more pragmatic relationship with Beijing.

-(The Diplomat 17/08) Diplomacy and the South China Sea: Some diplomatic innovation may be the best chance to manage disputes and forestall conflict.

-(Xinhua 17/08) Manila's South China Sea arbitration request to hit nowhere: European experts: That is excluded by the Chinese declaration under article 298 of Law of the Convention..

-(Wantchinatimes 17/08) Taiwan building lighthouse on South China Sea island: Taiwan also has improved airport facilities on the island and is also building a wharf, ensuring the island can be used for humanitarian tasks, said the MND.