-(The Diplomat 5/9)Implications of the US-China Split at the ARF: Divergent views on how to handle SCS disputes could still inspire a Code of Conduct.
-(Bloomberg 5/9) Outgunned Philippine General Seeks Upgrade: Under the first phase of the modernization plan which lasts until 2017, the Philippines, a U.S. treaty ally, will buy three frigates to take its stock to six. -(The Asahi Shimbun 5/9) Manila in new arms race with a China it cannot match
-(Vietnamplus 5/9) Japan-ASEAN forum held in Tokyo: Senior officials from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) have gathered in Tokyo for a forum between the two sides.
-(The Bangkok Post 5/9) Sea row panel seeks approval: A panel to negotiate a maritime territory dispute with Cambodia must be approved by state agencies before it can begin work, permanent secretary for foreign affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow has said. –(Eurasiareview 4/9) South China Sea disputes: Chinese historical evidence found wanting
-(Channel News Asia 4/9) US National Security Adviser Rice due in China this weekend: US National Security Adviser Susan Rice's visit to Beijing from Sunday (Sep 7) will lay the groundwork for the upcoming meeting between presidents Barack Obama and Xi Jinping in November.
-(VOV 4/9) Filipino and Japanese lawmakers seek resolution of sea dispute: Filipino and Japanese lawmakers agreed Wednesday to push for a peaceful solution to maritime disputes in Asia based on international law.
-(Vietnamplus 4/9) Vietnam demands China end tourism to Hoang Sa: China’s tourism activities on the Hoang Sa (Paracel) archipelago are a serious violation of Vietnam’s sovereignty, Foreign Ministry spokesman Le Hai Binh said on September 4.
-(RSIS 3/9) China-ASEAN Relations: Hamstrung Soft Power in South China Sea? China’s multi-faceted relations with Southeast Asia is often hamstrung by Beijing’s hard line position on territorial claims in the South China Sea. Is it possible to isolate the maritime disputes from other aspects of the Sino-Southeast Asian relationship? -(The Jakarta Post 3/9) A win-win solution possible for South China Sea dispute
-(National Interest 3/9) Stop China’s Unlawful “Great Wall” in the South China Sea: A careful review of the historical record and law reveals that China’s claims in the South China Sea are unfounded. -(National Interest 1/9) The South China Sea Crisis: Impossible to Solve?
-(Xinhua 2/9) China opens South China Sea cruise route: The cruise trip between Sanya and Paracels was launched on Tuesday.
-(China Post 2/9) Taiwan has important role in South China Sea: President Ma Ying-jeou said Monday that the Republic of China plays a “very important role” in the South China Sea and “will not be absent” from any future international negotiations regarding the territorial disputes there.
-(Japan Times 2/9) Joint resource development in South China Sea: Shared development of oil, gas and possibly other natural resources is the most promising option for reducing tensions in the South China Sea and should be the focus of efforts to improve diplomatic relations between China and its coastal neighbors.
-(Brookings 2/9) China’s Rise Presents Challenges in the South China Sea: China’s rise presents the United States with a series of difficult challenges, including disputes in the South China Sea.
-(VOA 1/9) US To Continue Regular Talks on South China Sea, Diplomat Says: A senior US diplomat says the US will remain neutral over South China Sea disputes in the region, but it will continue to have discussions with claimants.
