-(Vietnamplus 28/5) China must immediately halt construction on Vietnamese islands: Vietnam requested China to adhere to internationally recognised principles, especially the 1982 UNCLOS and the DOC, and restrain from actions that complicate the South China Sea situation.
-(Reuters 28/5) U.S. Defense Secretary Ash Carter: China land reclamation in South China Sea creates 'new facts'; the scale of Beijing's activities, not the United States, was altering the status quo in the region.
-(National Interest 28/5) Here's How America Can Stop China in the South China Sea: They must think fast and act faster. –(Reuters 28/5) Maritime disputes test China's peaceful rise
-(The Jakarta Post 28/5) Indonesia, Malaysia to hold coordinated maritime patrol: In the area of Malacca Strait to counter illegal activities in the waters between the two countries.
-(The Age 28/5) China puts weapons on its new artificial islands: adding to the risks of a confrontation with the United States and its regional security partners.
-(Reuters 27/5) Pentagon chief urges end to island-building in South China Sea, calling the participants to stop militarizing the dispute and find a peaceful solution. –(The Wall Street Journal 27/5) China’s Claims in the South China Sea
-(AP 27/5) China's army plays down South China Sea island-building: By comparing its controversial island-building in the South China Sea to ordinary construction such as road-building going on elsewhere in the country.
-(CNN 26/5) Chinese official: U.S. has ulterior motives over South China Sea: A week after a CNN team aboard a U.S. Navy P8-A Poseidon, a senior official with the People's Liberation Army has called Chinese response "professional" and suggested Washington is playing up the issue with ulterior motives.
-(CNN 26/5) Behind the scenes: A secret Navy flight over China's military buildup: Aboard the P8, it is difficult to see how the differences between China and the U.S. are resolved.
-(CS Monitor 26/5) China plans blunt move into 'open seas,' warns foreign powers not to meddle: The Chinese Navy will shift its focus to "open seas protection" rather than "offshore waters defense" alone, according to a policy document issued by the State Council, China’s government cabinet.
-(GMA Network 26/5) China breaks ground on lighthouse project in South China Sea:Xinhua said the lighthouses were built "to improve the navigation safety in the South China Sea". It did not elaborate.
-(AP 25/5) Philippines to fly over disputed South China Sea, despite Chinese warnings over the airspace.
-(Vietnamplus 25/5) Vietnam, India hold political consultation, strategic dialogue: The two sides talked all possible steps to further facilitate all-level visits, thus laying a firm foundation for other cooperative ties.
-(The Wall Street Journal 26/5) Thaw in China-Japan Ties: After Chinese President Xi Jinping declared that China stands “ready to work with the Japanese side to advance neighborly friendship and cooperation….”
-(Reuters 25/5) Philippines seeks stronger commitment from U.S. in South China Sea dispute: "I will ask about the extent of the assistance they will give us, what they can do to help us because right now we are being oppressed," Philippine Defense Minister Voltaire Gazmin said.
-(Washington Post 25/5) Taiwan proposes plan to ease South China Sea tensions: Setting aside sovereignty disputes over the South China Sea and jointly exploring for resources.
-(Lowy Interpreter 25/5) CNN's Poseidon adventure signals more assertive US stance on South China Sea: This appears likely to play out in a more muscular and assertive US approach on freedom of navigation and overflight in the weeks and months ahead.
-(SCMP 25/5) US Vice-President Biden criticises China over the South China Sea disputes, saying they are adding to tensions and the potential for conflict in the region.
-(Asahi 24/5) U.S. to continue patrols in South China Sea, calling the mission "routine" and said such flights occurred "every few days." -(Vietnamnet 24/5) Images show China’s land reclamation in the South China Sea
-(Vietnamnet 24/5) UN Chief expresses concern over South China Sea disputes: Ban Ki-moon said he hopes ASEAN and China would soon reach a Code of Conduct in the South China Sea (COC).
-(The Diplomat 23/5) How the US Senate can help stabilize the South China Sea: If the U.S. wants to moderate Chinese adventurism in the South China Sea, it should ratify UNCLOS. –(AMTI 23/5) Interpreting recent Chinese activity in The South China Sea
-(Times of India 23/5) India sends four warships to the east, kicks off exercise with Singapore: The visits are aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and enhancing interoperability between navies as well as showing the Indian flag in this region of strategic importance.
