-(Straitstimes 26/06) Top China envoy in Vietnam as tension looms before UN court ruling on South China Sea: There was "no hidden agenda" behind Yang's visit and there were no compromises to be made over the South China Sea.
-(Khmertimeskh 25/06) Hun Sen and the South China Sea: From now on, he said, Cambodia will not talk about the South China Sea disputes at any “inappropriate forums.”
-(Morningnewsusa 25/06) Rodrigo Duterte Questions America’s Loyalty To The Philippines: If I go there using that privilege of mine, would that be an attack against China or an offense against China?”
-(Thediplomat 25/06) Did a US ‘Line in the Sand’ at Scarborough Shoal Just Wash Away?: Philippine President-elect saying no to war with China over disputed shoal complicates U.S. deterrence effort.
-(Aseantoday 25/06) Fiasco at ASEAN-China summit on South China Sea: Laos and Cambodia, the culprits?
-(Nationalinterest 25/06) The South China Sea Moment of Truth Is Almost Here: Time for the Chinese-Philippines moment of reckoning.
-(Thediplomat 24/06) China's Curious South China Sea Negotiation Policy: What would China expect to achieve with bilateral negotiations on maritime disputes?
-(Philstar 24/06) A tri-nation approach to South China Sea row: Philippines, Malaysia and Indonesia agreed to conduct “trilateral maritime and air patrols” in their “maritime areas of common concern,” where the three countries share borders.
-(Dominicanewsonline 24/06) Gov’t releases statement on South China Sea dispute: The Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has said it noted with interest the debate on the South China Sea and is calling on the international judicial or arbitral bodies to fully respect the provisions of the UNCLOS 1982
-(Nationalinterest 24/06) Indonesia’s South China Sea Dilemma: China will continue to take advantage of Indonesia’s uncertain posture. The now-disputed waters surrounding the Natunas have the potential to increasingly become a hotspot where China can demonstrate its resolve.
-(Tribuneindia 24/06) US Senators concerned over Chinese actions in East China Sea: “As the international community awaits the International Tribunal on the Law of the Sea’s decision regarding China’s excessive maritime claims to the South China Sea, we are also concerned by Beijing’s recent action to unilaterally raise tensions in the East China Sea.”
-(Washingtonpost 24/06) The Obama administration is failing to stop China’s Pacific aggression: At the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore this month, top defense and military officials’ speech contained no messages crafted to send tough signals to the Chinese officials in the room.
-(ARF 24/06) China picks an unlikely fight in its battle for territory in the South China Sea: China and Indonesia have long maintained they have no territorial dispute in the South China Sea. "China had reassured Indonesia over this before. But something is happening in this area that doesn't follow previous patterns."
-(Nikkei 23/06) ASEAN takes a firmer stance on the South China Sea: The group said recent developments in the disputed sea have raised concerns about a spillover clash. Those fears have "the potential to undermine peace."
-(Ibtimes 23/06) Indonesian president holds cabinet meeting on board warship in South China Sea: “The president wants to ensure that Natuna is part of Indonesia's sovereignty," said Indonesia's Cabinet Secretary Pramono Anung.
-(Channelnewsasia 23/06) Indonesian president sails to South China Sea islands in message to Beijing: “We've never been this stern (with China). This is also to demonstrate that the president is not taking the issue lightly," said Chief Security Minister Luhut Pandjaitan.
-(Foxnews 22/06) US calls on China, rivals to be calm when sea ruling issued: "We would certainly call on all governments to exercise restraint and to use this post-arbitration period as an opportunity to restart those diplomatic discussions," a senior U.S. State Department official spoke on condition of anonymity.
-(TheAustralian 22/06) Bishop-Plibersek debate: bipartisan line on South China Sea: “We’ve made it plain that we do not recognise a maritime jurisdiction by the creation of artificial reefs,” said Bishop.
-(ARF 22/06) South China Sea dispute: no solution in sight: "Australia is paying the price of international inactivity over the past two years to send a message to China about its actions. It should play a more active role, such as undertaking freedom of navigation exercises,” said head of the Australian Strategic Policy Institute in Canberra.
-(Foreignpolicy 22/06) China Takes Teen-Friendly Tack in South China Sea Propaganda Battle: A new video offers a peppy, commercialized angle on a hot-button issue.
-(Forbes 22/06) U.S. Strategically Squeezing China In South China Sea, Says Beijing: In China’s strategic thinking, continued U.S. presence in the South China Sea is part of this threat and must be, in time, marginalized, if not completely removed from the scene.
-(FT 22/06) Japan spooked by naval mystery in East China Sea: Tokyo looks for clues over simultaneous incursions by Chinese and Russian warships
-(ABC 22/06) Indonesia says no 'overlapping' South China Sea claims with China: It has rejected China's stance that the two Asian nations have overlapping claims in the South China Sea
-(Reuters 22/06) EU calls for free passage through South China Sea: the EU is increasingly concerned by the tensions and French Defense Minister Jean-Yves Le Drian called this month for "regular and visible" European patrols in the South China Sea
-(Newsweek 22/06) The ‘Inevitable War’ Between The U.S. And China: Though little talked about in the West, many Chinese officials have long felt that war between Washington and Beijing is inevitable.
-(Japantimes 21/06) Beijing indicates it may exit U.N. sea convention if South China Sea ruling disappoints: China’s noncompliance with the decision is likely to damage its international image
-(nzherald 21/06) US brings nuclear presence into South China Sea after Indonesia fires at fishermen: The two aircraft carriers were supported by three guided missile cruisers and six destroyers.
-(BBC 21/06) Chinese tours of disputed waters: China has been taking tourists to the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea for more than three years.
-(TheDiplomat 20/06) Two US Aircraft Carriers Launch Joint Exercises Off Philippines Ahead of South China Sea Verdict; (Navytimes 20/06) The U.S. sends another strong message to China
-(Breakingdefense 20/05) UN Ruling Won’t End South China Sea Dispute: Navy Studies Next Clash
-(Washingtontimes 20/06) Ruling on South China Sea claim threatens to increase U.S., China tensions: CNO Adm. John Richardson is heading to Beijing in July for the first face-to-face meeting with Adm. Wu Shengli, head of the Chinese Navy, meeting will likely coincide with an international arbitration panel’s ruling
-(Lawfareblog 20/06) A Guide to Countering Chinese Government Spin on the Fairness of the South China Sea Arbitration Tribunal: a few short responses to rebut talking points spouted by any Chinese diplomats or PR hacks you happen to run into.
-(ABCnews 20/06) Chinese Shadow US Aircraft Carrier on South China Sea Patrol: Despite lingering suspicions, the two navies have been gradually expanding contacts and have agreed to protocols to avoid unintended incidents at sea.
-(Warontherocks 20/06) Can the U.S. coast guard take on the South China Sea? By training and equipping the coast guards of our regional partners, the United States can help them counter control of commerce in the South China Sea by the growing Chinese Coast Guard.
-(Nytimes 20/06) Indonesia Confirms Seizing Fishing Boat in South China Sea, Defying Beijing; (CSmonitor 20/06) Why Indonesia fired on Chinese fishing boats in South China Sea
-(Asiasentinel 20/06) China South Sea Myth Backfires: The lengths to which China will go in creating myths about its claimed historical rights to South China Sea has been uncovered by an enterprising reporter for the BBC.
-(Channelnewsasia 20/06) Cambodian PM denies role in ASEAN U-turn on South China Sea: In an angry speech Hun Sen also accused an international court of political bias as it prepares to rule on a sea dispute between the Philippines and China.
