-(Defense 24/10) US Destroyer May Sail by China’s Manmade Islands: Sending the destroyer deliberately within that demarcation would send a message to China that the US doesn’t recognize its territorial claims to the islands.

-(Washingtontimes 23/10) US admiral: Policymakers to decide South China Sea patrols: the Navy is ready, we have the resources to support whatever those policy decisions to demonstrate the U.S. resolve with respect to the operations in the SCS

-(Journal-neo 23/10) Ecological Aspect of the Conflict in the South China Sea: According to data, 70% of reefs in the South China Sea are in the process of decomposition, and the fish resources have declined by 40%

First appeared:http://journal-neo.org/2015/10/23/ecological-aspect-of-the-conflict-in-the-south-china-sea/

-(SMH 23/10) Rising India is vital to allied hopes to deter ChinaWith Australia firmly in the geopolitical mix, no one is publicly talking about China and containment, but all strategies are going in that direction.

-(WSJ 22/10) Projecting Power in the South China Sea: Beijing’s land reclamation challenges more than freedom of navigation.

-(Globalnation 22/10) PH committed to peaceful settlement in South China Sea: The Philippines is committed to the peaceful settlement of conflicting claims in the SCS in accordance with international law, in particular the UNCLOS.

(Defensenews 22/10) New US CNO: South China Sea Is 'Everybody’s Sea': The US Navy will transit and pass through that international waters, it’s a commitment the US stand pretty firmly by.

-(The Diplomat 21/10) The US-China South China Sea Showdown: U.S. freedom of navigation operations could take the U.S.-China relationship past a point of no return.

-(Yonhapnews 21/10) FM Yun refutes alleged U.S. pressure over South China Sea dispute: The South China Sea issue does not simply have implications for the interests of other East Asian countries, but it also has implications for South Korea's economic and security interests

-(Japantimes 21/10) As U.S. eyes South China Sea patrols, will Japan play a role?: if China is allowed to push around smaller Asian states in the SCS, it sets a dangerous precedent for larger states such as Japan, which is facing Chinese claims in the ECS.
-(Brookings 21/10) "Reclaiming" international waters in the South China Sea: The United States must uphold its commitment to the basic notion that the South China Sea is for all to use, and that reclaimed sand bars and shoals cannot change that fact.
-(Sputniknews 20/10) How Will China Respond if US Patrols the S China Sea? Amid slowing economic growth, the CCP can’t afford to be seen as weak in the face of any apparent US disrespect to its territorial sovereignty. 

-(Telegraphindia 19/10) US updates India on China sea 'navigation' plans and has brought back to the table the signing of three "foundational" documents to enhance military-to-military relations.

-(Koreaherald 19/10) Seoul’s dilemma deepens amid China-U.S. rivalry: Obama urged Park to “speak out” if China fails to abide by international norms and rules.

-(Atimes 19/10) The looming military showdown in the South China Sea: Gertz: It will be a test of resolve for US interests in Southeast Asia.

-(Gulftoday 19/10) China’s ‘provocation’ in South China Sea slammed: Malaysia’s armed forces chief said, in a rare comment, that China’s construction work on islands in the disputed South China Sea is “unwarranted provocation”.

-(Donga ILBo 19/10) Is Pres. Park ready to answer to Pres. Obama’s request about “dealings with China”: The reality is that President Park’s pro-China diplomatic strategy is inevitable for national interest, but she should not weaken the Korea-U.S. alliance.

-(The Diplomat 19/10) What Would Reagan Do About China’s Violations of the Law of the Sea?: Reagan was willing to recognize coastal state claims under UNCLOS, but only on condition that those states observe and respect the rights and freedoms of the United States and other states.