-(Straittimes 30/11) Tokyo should help Asean boost maritime security capabilities in South China Sea: The government should boost intangible assistance for the coastal nations in such areas as helping them improve their legislation and developing human resources, on top of physical assistance by providing necessary equipment.

-(Foxnews 29/11) Taiwan holds rescue exercise in disputed South China Sea;(Reuters 29/11) Beijing untypically quiet on Taiwan drills in South China Sea

-(MorningUSA 29/11) US Expands Presence In Disputed Territory As Philippines Build Seaport: America also increased troops in the region through cooperation with allies in the region. Notable among these are South Korea and Japan.

-(News 28/11) Donald Trump will not back down on America’s military presence in China; (Forbes 28/11) China Tells America To Stay Away From South China Sea

-(NationalInterest 28/11) China's Shiny New Air Bases in the South China Sea: A Chinese analysis reveals significant difficulties with new airstrips built on top of reefs.

-(FocusTaiwan 28/11) Taiwan to stage disaster relief drill in South China Sea: Participants from the coastguard and navy will simulate fire fighting operations on a foreign freighter in waters near Taiping Island in the Spratlys and rescuing crew members, according to CGA.

-(Asiamaritime 28/11) South China Sea, investment schemes and Beijing ties … what to watch during Laos prime minister's trip to China