- (Foreign Policy 21/2) Who can solve the South China Sea? - A key question that emerges is whether international law and multilateral organizations will play any meaningful role in the resolution of competing claims;(The Economist 21/2) A sea of disputes - TWO truths about the disputes in the South China Sea are well-recognised: they are extremely complex, and much misunderstood.

- (M & C 22/2) Vietnam reports six fishermen missing in the South China Sea

- (Wall Street Journal 21/2) U.S. Navy Commander Addresses China's Rise - Vice Adm. Scott Van Buskirk, commander of the U.S. Seventh Fleet, said in prepared remarks Monday to a forum in Hong Kong

- (The Diplomat 21/2) Is China Planning String of Pearls?

- (Inquirer 21/2) Is China playing PH card?

- (The Australian 21/2) Pacific allies urged to use unmanned spy planes against China challenge

- (Manila Bulletin 20/1) US Navy vows cooperation with Manila - The commander of the United States Pacific Command Robert Willard; (Los Angles Times 20/1 ) Japanese troops train at Camp Pendleton for island defense.