-(PhilStar 16/4) Phl ready for substantive US support in sea row: According to Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario, the US wanted to deploy advanced air and naval equipment to the Philippines.
-(DW 16/4) Beijing's South China Sea projects 'highly disruptive' to local ecosystems: Due to sand dredging, coral mining, and cement pouring.
-(Reuters 16/4) Philippines seeks help from U.S.: On how to counter China's rapid expansion in the South China Sea. –(PhilStar 16/4) Philippines eyed for advanced US air, navy weaponry
-(Reuters 15/4) China reef work could lead to new air exclusion zone: U.S. commander: Expanded land features down there could eventually lead to the deployment of things such as long-range radars, military, and advanced missile systems.
-(National Interest 15/4) A New Twist in the South China Sea Showdown: The 2016 Philippines presidential election could lead to a sharp change in Manila's approach South China Sea dispute.
-(Channel NewsAsia 14/4) Philippine leader: World should fear China's actions in South China Sea: He did not believe China intended to engage in a military conflict but that was a possibility.
-(Japan Times 14/4) South China Sea standoff: Beijing must be feeling the pressure from the United States to stop its campaign of turning tiny reefs that it controls in the South China Sea into artificial islands capable of accommodating military aircraft and vessels.
-(CSIS 14/4) The new US maritime strategy – implications for "maritime Asia": It is especially valuable for clearly identifying Chinese assertiveness as a threat, for making existing strategy more relevant, and for providing specific ways to guide operational thinking in strategic scenarios.
-(The Diplomat 14/4) South China Sea: China is building on the Paracels as well: Not only reclamation activities at Woody Island, satellite images show the size of Duncan Island was incresed and new buildings have also appeared on nearby Drummond Island.
-(PhilStar 13/4) China's expansion destroys coral reef, livelihood: According to the Philippines, estimated economic losses to coastal states valued at $100 million annually. –(InterAksyon 13/4) PH sea, air domain at risk from Beijing's rush to build facilities on reclaimed land
-(Reuters 13/4) Indonesia eyes regular navy exercises with U.S. in South China Sea: The military exercise included the use of surveillance and patrol aircraft, such as the P-3 Orion, which can detect surface vessels and submarines.
-(Business Standard 13/4) India, Australia could push for South China Sea conduct code: Cause both countries sharing "similar views" on China's territorial ambitions and on unimpeded maritime rights, said Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop.
-(Manila Bulletin 12/4) US support boosts PH’s resolve to address sea dispute with China: The Philippines will continue to pursue the track it had taken to resolve the territorial dispute.
-(The New York Times 11/4) Chinese Mischief at Mischief Reef: America must play a vigilant role to discourage China’s attempts to exert its power over weaker Asian states. –(The Washington Post 11/4) China accuses Obama of hypocrisy on South China Sea remarks
-(International Policy Digest 11/4) China’s reclamations roil South China Sea: This activity threatens to wreck rich fishing grounds and valuable coral reefs in the archipelago. –(Foreign Affairs 9/4) China’s Island Builders
-(Vietnamplus 11/4) Officials talk promising developments in Vietnam-China relations: The two sides agreed to settle differences surrounding it peacefully, seriously adhere to the DOC, and work towards the building of a COC in the waters.
