-(Idsa 22/10) The Commissioning of Liaoning: An Example of China’s Declaratory Strategy?: The commissioning of the Liaoning can be seen as one such declaratory move aimed at signalling commitment to defend Chinese interests in the South China and East China Seas. 

-(Bangkokpost 22/10) US military carrier enters South China Sea: The attention-getting appearance of the US navy's carrier group signals a new regional development.alt

-(Channel new sasia 21/10) PM Lee hopeful for discussions on South China Sea code at ASEAN Summit:Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong said the region needs to work towards a code of conduct for the South China Sea

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-(Japan times 22/10) Troubling times with China: As a territorial dispute between Japan and China drags on, it is now becoming increasingly clear that Japan has no choice but to rely on Washington more than ever.

 -(Smh 22/10) Philippines to request a united stand on China: The Philippines wants Australia to be one of its top three defence allies in a move that would send a strong signal to China

 

 

-(Kyodo news 21/10) China did not refer to Senkakus as core interest in talks with U.S: In discussing territorial issues with Clinton in China, Premier Wen Jiabao did not make remarks suggesting the disputed islands, which are called Diaoyu in China, are part of core national interest