-(The Diplomat 28/2) Indonesia’s South China Sea Options: Indonesia has the potential to defend its maritime interests, but for now it will need a partner. -(CogitAsia 27/2) U.S. Takes a Strong Stance Against China’s Maritime Claims
-(PhilStar 27/2) US airs concern on China’s lack of transparency: The United States is concerned about China’s “lack of transparency” but is looking forward to building a “positive relationship” with the Asian giant.
-(Todayonline 27/2) Taiwan calls for talks on code of conduct in East China Sea: Taiwanese President Ma Ying-jeou yesterday called for negotiations to establish a code of conduct in the East China Sea, where Beijing’s moves to assert its territorial claims have raised tensions.
-(Reuters 26/2) China blames Philippines for latest South China Sea incident: China on Wednesday accused the Philippines of "deliberate provocations" over an incident in disputed waters in the South China Sea that drew a protest from Manila about what it called Chinese ships' use of a water cannon on Filipino fishermen.
-(Asia Times 26/2) New fault lines in the South China Sea: After a months-long failed attempt to revive diplomatic channels with China's leadership, Philippine President Benigno Aquino upped the ante in their simmering territorial conflict by likening China to Nazi Germany. –(The Times of India 26/2) Fault lines fester in Asia
-(The New York Times 26/2) Insight-China's Assertiveness Hardens Malaysian Stance in Sea Dispute: The submerged reef would be easy to miss, under turquoise seas about 80 km (50 miles) off Malaysia's Borneo island state of Sarawak. -(The National Interest) Asia Is in America's DNA
-(ABS-CBN News 26/2) PH to proceed with case vs China: The Philippines will go ahead and file its memorial or written arguments before the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) in a bid to bolster its case against China’s sweeping nine-dash claim over the South China Sea. –(Rappler 26/2) China offers PH 'carrot' to quit case-(The Diplomat 26/2) Why China Isn't Interested in a South China Sea Code of Conduct: A South China Sea code of conduct would threaten Beijing’s interests – so don’t expect much progress in negotiations. -(The National Interest 25/2) Getting Tough in the South China Sea
-(The Wall Street Journal 25/2) Chinese Stoke South China Sea Tensions with Water Cannon: The Philippines lodged a formal protest with Beijing Tuesday after a Chinese law enforcement vessel blasted two Filipino fishing boats with water cannons in a disputed area of the South China Sea. –(Rappler 25/2) PH military beefs up coverage of Scarborough
-(Xinhua 25/2) China, Indonesia to strengthen maritime, anti-terrorism cooperation: China hopes to strengthen maritime cooperation and joint anti-terrorism drills with Indonesia, a senior Chinese military official said on Tuesday.
-(The Jakarta Post 25/2) Indonesia suggests Philippine-ASEAN synergy on South China Sea dispute: Indonesian Foreign Minister Marty Natalegawa has suggested that the Philippines “synergize” its efforts to deal with a territorial dispute in the South China Sea with the diplomatic channel set up within the ASEAN framework.
-(SCMP 25/2) Doubts cast over Manila's case in South China Sea dispute: As China and the Philippines get set to square off in The Hague next month over competing maritime jurisdictional claims, an independent legal expert has cast doubt over Manila's case.
-(Reuters 25/2) Philippines protests at South China Sea water cannon incident: The Philippines protested strongly on Tuesday against China's use of a water cannon on Filipino fishermen in the disputed waters of the Scarborough Shoal, a traditional fishing ground for Filipinos, warning the incident would escalate tensions. -(ABS-CBN News 24/2) China says unaware of water cannon incident
-(The Diplomat 25/2) China’s Academic Battle for the South China Sea: Beijing supports increased research on South China Sea issues as part of a soft power push for control. -(The Huffington Post 24/2) South China Sea Disputes Enter a Dangerous Phase: The U.S. Pivot Gathers Steam
-(GMA Network 24/2) US envoy warns against altering status quo in South China Sea: The United States’ top envoy to the Philippines on Monday warned against changing the status quo in the disputed South China Sea and other contested areas in the region and called on all rival nations to adhere to international law. –(Reuters 24/2) Kerry ups ante in struggle to crack South China Sea rules
-(InterAksyon 24/2) Amid tension over South China Sea, US Pacific Fleet commander visits Manila: The top commander of the United States Pacific Fleet is in town for what the United States embassy in Manila calls “an official visit” amid the heightening territorial dispute over the South China Sea.
-(Xinhua 24/2) China, Vietnam vow more substantial progress in joint maritime cooperation: China and Vietnam on Monday vowed to jointly promote their cooperation in areas including maritime, onshore and finance, and achieve more substantial progress.
-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 24/2) Philippines says China fired water cannon at disputed shoal: Using water cannons, Chinese coast guard vessels tried to drive away Filipino fishermen from the disputed Scarborough Shoal last month, Armed Forces Chief of Staff Gen. Emmanuel Bautista said Monday. –(Strait Times 24/2) Manila says it will respond militarily if China uses force against Filipinos around disputed island
-(Manila Bulletin 23/2) China appoints new ambassador to Manila: A 48-year-old senior male career diplomat who rose from the ranks at the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been designated as China’s new ambassador to Manila, a sensitive position that requires depth, skill and a vast knowledge and experience in Asia-Pacific affairs.
-(Channel News Asia 23/2) China ships in disputed waters: Japan coastguard: Three Chinese coastguard ships sailed through disputed waters off Tokyo-controlled islands in the East China Sea on Sunday, the latest such incident in a bitter territorial row between the Asian giants.
-(Reuters 22/2) U.S. plays down tension with China, upbeat on military exchanges: The United States is optimistic about military exchanges with China and wants deeper ties to help reduce the risk of miscalculation, a top U.S. military officer said on Saturday, playing down tension between the world's two biggest economies. -(China Daily 22/2) US, China armies to establish institutional dialogue
-(The Diplomat 22/2) PLA Officer: China Must Establish South China Sea ADIZ: A Chinese military officer has said that establishing a South China Sea ADIZ is necessary to China’s national interest. -(Manila Standard Today 22/2) Chinese frigates back in Co May Shoal
