-(Navytimes 03/03) The U.S. just sent a carrier strike group to confront China: "Clearly the Navy and DoD is demonstrating its full commitment to presence and freedom of navigation in the region”
-(WSJ 03/03)U.S., India, Japan Plan Joint Naval Exercises Near South China Sea: Maneuvers part of annual event between U.S. and Indian navies that has included Japan since 2014
-(The Diplomat 03/03)Is This the United States' Grand Plan for Responding to China in the South China Sea?: Is the United States building a coalition of democracies to preserve order and international law in the South China Sea?
-(Inquirer 03/03) China says it sent ships to disputed atoll in South China Sea: Chinese FM spokesman Hong Lei said the MoT dispatched ships to salvage a fishing vessel that had run aground near Jackson Atoll in late 2015 and which posed a risk to navigation.
-(The Hindu 03/03) China set to hike military spending: it could be hiked by as much as 20 per cent. In case that happens, it would be the sharpest military increase since 2007.
-(Theepochtimes 02/03) China Sets New Record for US Investment: Inbound investment from Chinese companies rises to a new record
-(Watoday 02/03) US proposes naval coalition with India, Australia and Japan to balance China's expansion: The US ambassador to India, Richard Verma, expressed hope in a speech that "in the near future" joint patrols by navy vessels from India and the US "will be a common and welcome sight throughout Indo-Pacific water"
-(Washingtonpost 02/03) The U.S. and India are deepening military ties — and China is watching: Adm. Harry Harris said that expanded cooperation between the United States and India will not only be critical to Washington’s re-balance toward the Pacific, but “will arguably be the defining partnership for America in the 21st century.”
-(Ibtimes 02/03) Chinese Ships Have Left, Philippines May Still Protest: The Department is monitoring reports on the situation on the ground and reiterates its call for China to exercise self-restraint from activities that could complicate or escalate disputes in the South China Sea and affect peace and stability in the region
-(Gmanetwork 02/03) China urges US not to sensationalize South China Sea dispute: Beijing has been angered by "freedom of navigation" air and sea patrols the United States has conducted near the islands it claims in the South China Sea and says it needs military facilities for its self defense.
-(The Guardian 02/03) China blocking access to disputed South China Sea atoll: Philippine media claims ships from Beijing are guarding the disputed Jackson Atoll, a spot heavily frequented by fishermen from the nearby Palawan province and several other parts of the country.
-(Foxnews 02/03) Carter warns China over increasing militarization of South China Sea: “China must not pursue militarization in the South China Sea,” China said in a speech in San Francisco. “Specific actions will have specific consequences.”
-(The Diplomat 01/03) India and the South China Sea Dispute: Recent developments have operational implications for India.
-(Channelnewsasia 01/03) Singapore suggests interim solution to South China Sea dispute: It is a concept called the Code for Unplanned Encounters at Sea (CUES) to the parties involved to avoid accidental miscalculations that can lead to conflict at sea.
-(Weeklystandard 01/03) China Punctures Asia Pivot with South China Sea Provocations.
-(Washingtonpost 01/03) China testing Obama as it expands its influence in Southeast Asia: Foreign policy analysts in Washington cautioned that Beijing is on the verge of tilting the security and economic dynamics along the South China Sea in its favor.
-(The Diplomat 01/03) South China Sea Militarization: Not All Islands Are Created Equal: What China’s deployments to Woody Island mean — and what they don’t mean.
-(GMAnetwork 01/03) Dialogue needed to solve South China Sea disputes: "China's position remains unchanged. We will continue to proceed with the dual-track approach, and to promote our cooperation and contact with the countries concerned," said Wang.
-(Japantimes 01/03) Japan may lease MSDF training aircraft to Philippines amid China buildup: The leasing may follow the conclusion on the day of a bilateral agreement that paves the way for exports of Japanese defense equipment to the Philippines.
-(Yonhapnews 29/02) China seen contradictory in its radar in S. China Sea, reaction to THAAD in S. Korea: The recent remarks by the Chinese foreign ministry spokesman is an indication of China's self-contradictory stance on the two issues when saying THAAD deployment threatens its security but the HQ-9 in the SCS does not affect the others
-(NYTimes 29/02) What China Has Been Building in the South China Sea: China has placed runways and radar facilities on new islets in the South China Sea, built by piling huge amounts of sand onto reefs. The construction is straining already taut geopolitical tensions.
-(Channelnewsasia 29/02) Singapore, China to explore reducing risks in disputed South China Sea: Singapore is not a claimant state in the South China Sea but it will focus on the formulation of the Code of Conduct in the South China Sea. The code will set guidelines for parties involved in disputes to manage tensions and avoid conflict.
-(Reuters 29/02) Philippines asks China to respect sea dispute arbitration: "If China does not heed our collective call, does it mean that China considers itself above the law?", Philippine Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario said.
-(NAVY 29/02) USS Ashland Completes South China Sea Patrol: "Routine in execution, transits like these have the additional benefit of training our junior officers and watch standers on real world applications associated with International Maritime Law," said Cmdr. Dan Duhan, commanding officer of Ashland.
-(Straitstimes 29/02) Hint of shift in Canberra's stance on South China Sea: "The government is committed to working with the United States and like-minded partners to maintain the rules-based order by making practical and meaningful military contributions where it is in our interest to do so," Defence White Paper noted
-(SCMP 28/02) China’s military is prepared ‘to defend sovereignty’ in South China Sea: the Military chief’s remarks were published just days after the US Pacific Fleet Commander Admiral Harry Harris accused China of “militarising” the South China Sea.
-(Bworldonline 28/02) ASEAN says seriously concerned about rising South China Sea tensions: Land reclamation and escalating activity has increased tensions and could undermine peace, security and stability in the region, ASEAN said in the statement.
