-(Stratfor 15/8)Explaining the South China Sea by Robert D. Kaplan: The fate of the South China Sea story actually lies for the most part with China.
-(Thejakartaglobe 15/8) China Vows Cooperation in Disputed Sea: China is eager to encourage mutual cooperation in the conflict-ridden South China Sea, its ambassador to Indonesia said on Tuesday
-(VOA 14/8) Beijing Denies Creating Rifts Over S. China Sea: By extending the runway of its air field on Woody island, the largest of the Paracel islands, Sansha will become the main Chinese military base in the dispute over the South China Sea.
-(Wantchinatimes 13/8) China is extending its runway on Woody island in the South China Sea: A report from India's Institute for Defense Studies stated that Woody island plays a crucial role to the People's Liberation Army in the South China Sea in a similar manner to the Diego Garcia.
-(Channelnewsasia 13/8) South China Sea disagreements reflect disunity: Shanmugam. He said it was regrettable that ASEAN members could not come to a compromise on the issue at the 45th ASEAN Ministerial Meeting (AMM
) held in Phnom Penh in July.
-(Straitstimes 13/8) Malaysia urges Asean to unite over South China Sea: Malaysia's foreign minister urged South-east Asian countries on Sunday to settle their overlapping claims in the South China Sea before bringing them up with Beijing.
