-(Fox News 26/3) Philippines says China rushing construction in disputed South China Sea ahead of legal moves, adding that China aims to bolster its territorial claims and control to virtually the entire South China Sea. -(Philippine Goverment 26/3) Secretary del Rosario: South China Sea dispute concerns international commitment to uphold rule of law
-(The Bangkok Post 26/3) China to join Asean meeting on South China Sea: The next week’s meeting is the latest in a series of discussions working towards establishing a "code of conduct" aimed at reducing the possibility of conflict among the countries claiming territory in the region.
-(VOA News 26/3) Cambodia publicly endorses China position on South China Sea: In Phnom Penh, Prime Minister Hun Sen said Wednesday the issue should be solved by the countries directly affected by the disputes.
-(Bloomberg 26/3) Aquino says new islands built by China may seek independence: China’s reclamation work in the South China Sea may create inhabited islands that declare allegiance to the government in Beijing, bringing its military ever-closer to the Philippines, President Benigno Aquino said.
-(The Indian Times 26/3) Chinese military bases in South China Sea worries India: Delhi has stated that stability in the region is necessary for economic prosperity and asserted that threat of force should not be used to settle disputes. -(DW 25/3) China's assertiveness draws Japan and Indonesia closer
-(The Diplomat 26/3) No, Indonesia’s South China Sea approach has not changed: Jokowi’s recent comments need to be put in perspective. -(The Wall Street Journal 26/3) Conquering the South China Sea
-(Today Online 25/3) Jokowi distances himself from South China Sea comments: Mr Widodo said he was referring only to the nine-dash line that Beijing had marked and not to the South China Sea in general, dismissing any indication that he was opposing Beijing.
-(CogitAsia 24/3) Vietnam ramps up defense spending, but its challenges remain: Questions abound over whether the Navy and Air Force can absorb the added capacity in a relatively short time, whether the Coast Guard will be able to withstand stepped-up Chinese assertiveness at sea, and whether Hanoi can maintain the current level of spending in future years.
-(Reuters 23/3) Indonesian president says China's main claim in South China Sea has no legal basis: But Jakarta wanted to remain an "honest broker" in one of Asia's most thorny territorial disputes. –(NHK 23/3) Japan, Indonesia to boost economic, security ties
-(AMTI 23/3) The post-reclamation scenario in the South China Sea: The role of China and the United States: After all, the Asia Pacific is big enough for both countries to share and exert their respective influence without constantly being at each other’s throat.
-(Eastasiaforum 23/3) The security dilemma in East Asia: In the region, each other’s defensive actions have caused insecurity to other states.
-(AP 22/3) Indonesian leader starts Japan tour for talks with Abe, defense pact: In an interview with Yomiuri Shimbun, he said that China's claim has no legal foundation and the country like to learn Japan's excellent experiences in protecting its waters. –(The Jakarta Post 22/3) Rethinking Indonesia’s global maritime axis
-(Want China Times 22/3) Japan may give military support to US in South China Sea: The country look forward a new amendment to the US-Japan Security Treaty, which is expected to grant the right to collective self-defense and will provide a legal framework to provide back up for the militaries of its allies.
-(The National Interest 22/3) Can Congress Stop China in the South China Sea? Congress’s letter is just a down payment on a debate that needs to occur: finding an approach to U.S.-Chinese relations beyond “bumper sticker” foreign policy slogans that ensures the peaceful status-quo in Asia remain intact.
-(Malay Online 21/3) China state media tells US to stop ‘kibitzing’ over South China Sea dispute: Kibitzer” — which refers to an onlooker who gives unwanted advice — in this case regarding the South China Sea. –(PhilStar 21/3) ‘Peace in South China Sea a US national interest’
