-(Taipeitimes 04/10) US group warns of ‘storm’ to hit South China Sea: There is a military storm brewing in the South China Sea and it will involve Taiwan
-(The Nation 03/10) ‘No third party can explore oil in South China Sea’: Beijing: Responding to questions on the India-US-Japan statement on access to navigation and commerce in maritime routes across the world including the South China Sea, China said it has indisputable rights not only on the Spratly (Nansha in Chinese) islands but also on the sea bed around it.
-(Valuewalk 03/10) South China Sea: Lessons From History: Security in the Asia-Pacific region is at the forefront of debates on international order and China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea poses a direct challenge to Washington’s ‘Pivot to Asia’ policy.
-(Foreign Policy 02/10) In South China Sea, a Tougher U.S. Stance: Rejecting China’s "Great Wall of Sand," the U.S. Navy will patrol near man-made islands constructed by Beijing.
-(The American Interests 02/10) U.S. Navy Prepares Confrontation in the South China Sea: President Obama has been under increasing pressure from China’s assertiveness in the South China Sea, the White House promised to address the South China Sea disputes.
-(Stratfor 02/10) Ending Taiwan's Broad South China Sea Claims: If the Democratic Progressive Party wins the January 2016 presidential election, they are likely to revise or even relinquish Taiwan’s South China Sea claims.
-(Valuewalk 02/10) Carpio Questions Beijing’s Intentions In South China Sea: During his speech at the Rotary Club of Manila in Makati City, Carpio told attendees of his belief that China has a “long-term grand design” to reinforce its territorial claims in the region.
-(Gulfnews 04/10) Philippines asks nations for continued support on South China Sea row: “With growing support from the international community in peacefully resolving disputes in the South China Sea, including through arbitration, the Philippines believes the final outcome of this arbitration process would pave the way for a settlement of the maritime disputes,” the Philippine foreign affairs secretary said.
-(Hindustantimes 01/10) India, Japan, US stir South China Sea during trilateral meet: The three countries, holding first trilateral meeting, also agreed to work together on maritime security through greater collaboration, highlighting the growing convergence of interests in the Indo-Pacific region.
-(Waluewalk 30/09) President Xi: China Is Not Militarizing South China Sea: what Xi meant by his statement depends on how he or China defines the term” militarization, said Taylor Fravel.
-(Ibtimes 30/09) Amid South China Sea Dispute, Beijing Will Launch New Warship By End Of Year: Reports: China could launch its first Chinese-made aircraft carrier by the end of the year, amid regional tensions over the South China Sea and China's building of islands -- and military bases – there.
-(Nottspolitics 30/09) Disputes over the South China Sea could put East Asia at war again: The buffers that have prevented wars in South-East Asia and North-East Asia – such as strong norms of sovereignty – seem weaker in the disputed maritime areas, and worries are growing that a military build up could surge out of control.
-(Manila Bulletin 30/09) UN, ASEAN agree on settling South China Sea row through dialogue: In a joint statement issued after a meeting at the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York, the UN and ASEAN “affirmed the importance of peaceful settlement of disputes, including in the South China Sea, through dialogue and in conformity with international law.”
-(Philstar 30/09) Obama airs concern on sea row at UN: “As President of the United States, I am mindful of the dangers that we face; they cross my desk every morning. I lead the strongest military that the world has ever known, and I will never hesitate to protect my country or our allies, unilaterally and by force where necessary,” he said.
-(Todayonline 30/09) Obama and Xi remain at loggerheads on S China Sea: “We have an interest in upholding the basic principles of freedom of navigation and the free flow of commerce and in resolving disputes through international law, not the law of force. So we will defend these principles,” Mr Obama said.
-(Vice News 29/09) Chinese President Reasserts Astroturf Sovereignty Claims in South China Sea: Xi used the opportunity to press China's claims to the Spratlys and their wealth, stating that the islands have been Chinese territory "since ancient times."
-(Thediplomat 29/09) A Philippine Perspective from the Middle of the South China Sea: Without a capable and interested arbiter(s) or negotiator(s) that could intervene in the situation, China will continue to bully and harass weaker states in the SCS considering that it has already dwarfed all other occupants with its man-made islands.
-(Nationalinterest 29/09) The South China Sea Showdown: 5 Dangerous Myths: Why 'Asia's Cauldron' may only get more dangerous in the years to come.
-(Businessinsider 29/09) Xi big-money pledges underpin Chinese diplomacy: Xi's approach is more ambitious. He's using the power of the purse to cast China as a responsible contributor to international peace and stability and to dilute international criticism of Beijing.
-(Nationalinterest 29/09) The Trillion-Dollar Question: Who Will Control the South China Sea? The U.S. has precious little influence, in fact, when it comes to dictating how China and the various other littoral states will go about settling their territorial disputes.
-(National Interests 29/09) The Great Unraveling of U.S. Policy in the South China Sea: The only way for Washington to take the initiative is to adopt a more aggressive approach of deterrence by denial.
-(NBR 29/09) Brownlee urges China to act like a 'big' country in South China Sea: “New Zealand opposes actions that undermine peace and erode trust," Defence Minister Gerry Brownlee said in a clear reference to actions such as dredging in the Spratly Islands to create new islands with military facilities.
-(GMAnetwork 29/09) China supports UN peacekeeping; US renews concern on South China sea: Speaking shortly before Xi, US President Barack Obama reiterated calls for freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, the vital shipping corridor where Vietnam and the Philippines in particular have been concerned about Beijing's assertive moves.
-(Indiatimes 28/09) South China Sea dispute should be resolved peacefully: Barack Obama: In a strong message to China, President Barack Obama said the US has an interest in upholding the basic principles of freedom of navigation in the South China Sea as he asked Beijing and other claimants to the dispute to resolve their differences peacefully.
