-(The diplomat 24/9) The Nightmare Scenario: A U.S.-China War: Part IV
-(Csmonitor 24/9) Complex web of interests drives US bid for calm on South China Sea: The US has increasingly urged China, Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines to keep calm in a region where maritime clashes have become a near daily threat since April.
-(Heritage 24/9) Getting the Philippines Air Force Flying Again: The Role of the U.S.–Philippines Alliance: It is imperative for the U.S.— Philippines’ alliance—to assist the PAF in developing the air power and skills to spread its wings and protect the country’s territory.
-(The australian 24/9)Between a rock and a reef: The dispute over five uninhabited rocks in the East China Sea has flared ag
ain, setting the region on edge as it contemplates the increasing prospect of a conflict between Asia's two main powers that would ultimately also involve the US.
-(Japan times 24/9) China has too much lose if it imposes sanctions: Weakening Japan economically ultimately goes against the economic interests of China itself
-(Straits times 23/9) China postpones ceremony marking diplomatic ties with Japan: China on Sunday postponed a ceremony marking the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic ties with Japan, due to an ongoing territorial dispute
-(Channel news asia 23/9) China navy takes delivery of first aircraft carrier: The handover ceremony of the 300-metre (990-foot) ship, a former Soviet carrier called the Varyag, took place in northeast China's port of Dalian after a lengthy refitting by a Chinese shipbuilder
