-(Fox News 18/10) China, Vietnam patch ties after tense standoff over territorial disputes in South China Sea: In a meeting with Vietnamese Defense Minister Phung Quang Thanh on Friday in Beijing, Chinese Vice President Li Yuanchao called on the two countries to enhance political trust and manage maritime disputes, Xinhua said.
-(PhilStar 18/10) China wanted sea row out of ASEM: Sources said the South China Sea issue was not specifically mentioned in the draft chairman’s statement even as large European economies pushed to retain it in the final document. –(Want China Times 17/10) China ready to establish ADIZ in South China Sea
-(Vietnamplus 16/10) PM Nguyen Tan Dung meets with Chinese counterparts: Regarding the East Sea issue, PM Nguyen Tan Dung emphasised his request for both sides to maintain control of the maritime situation, avoid actions that escalate the situation, foster negotiation mechanisms, seriously implement the agreement on the basic principles guiding the settlement of sea-related issues between the two countries, respect international law, and jointly maintain regional and international peace and stability.
-(CogitAsia 16/10) Opportunities for EU-ASEAN cooperation in the South China Sea? Building a normative and rules-based order in the South China Sea is a long-term investment and engagement that will require innovative solutions and patience from all sides. The EU and ASEAN share a similar strategic interest in achieving this goal in the South China Sea. (ISPSW) South China Sea – Current Issues and Recent Developments in Maritime Security
-(Vietnamplus 16/10) Germany to bring East Sea issue to 10th ASEM, Merkel says: The statement was made in a press conference in Berlin on October 15 after talks with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung.
-(Reuters 16/10) Taiwan considers permanent armed ships for disputed South China Sea island: Taiwan is considering stationing armed vessels permanently on a disputed South China Sea island, officials said, a move bound to renew friction in a region claimed almost wholly by China, with Vietnam already dismissing such a plan as "illegal".
-(Lowy Institute 16/10) Indonesia foreign policy under President Jokowi: His focus on domestic reforms and his inexperience in foreign affairs suggest that his presidency will lead to less clearly defined positions on specific foreign policy issues, less Indonesian leadership in foreign affairs, and perhaps a more nationalist reaction in some international disputes.
-(Vietnamplus 14/10) Indian coast guard ship visits Da Nang: The two sides will discuss such issues as environmental pollution prevention and search and rescue work at sea.
-(The Atlantic 14/10) China’s dangerous game: The country's intensifying efforts to redraw maritime borders have its neighbors, and the U.S., fearing war. But does the aggression reflect a government growing in power—or one facing a crisis of legitimacy?
-(Tuoitre 13/10) Leaders of Vietnam, Belgium talk on priorities for cooperation: Regarding the East Vietnam Sea, the two PMs agreed that peace, stability, security, safety, maritime and aviation freedom are crucial to the area.–(Energy Voice 13/10) CNOOC strikes first oil in South China Sea
-(Vietnamplus 12/10) Vietnam, China hold 3rd round of talks on marine cooperation: The third round of discussions of the Vietnam-China working group on marine cooperation took place in Nanning city, China on October 9-10.
-(Want China Times 12/10) US may be incited to action by China's land reclamation in South China Sea: China's land reclamation projects in the disputed South China Sea may incite an attack from the United States and Vietnam, according to the Kanwa Defense Review, operated by Andrei Chang also known as Pinkov, a military expert in Canada.
-(Manila Bulletin 12/10) PH should establish ‘hot line’ with China: The Philippines would be better off avoiding any more confrontation with Beijing until the United Nations-backed Arbitral Tribunal renders a decision on March 2016 on the case filed by Manila seeking to nullify China’s claim to almost the entire South China Sea. –(Manila Times 12/10) ‘China not likely to make deal with Aquino’
-(QNA 11/10) Merkel Calls for Judicial Solution to Dispute over South China Sea: German Chancellor Angela Merkel has urged China to resort to the international courts to settle territorial disputes with its neighbours over the South China Sea.
-(The Diplomat 11/10) US General: Our Aerial Encounters with China Largely Safe: The top US Air Force commander in the Pacific said the U.S., China, and Japan largely avoid dangerous midair incidents.
