-(The Diplomat 01/06) Is China Winning in the South China Sea? What if the U.S. is playing right into China’s hands with military maneuvering in the South China Sea?

-(infowars 01/06) Beijing Is Setting The Stage For War In The South China Sea: Consider the nation’s manmade island in the Spratly archipelago. For decades ships from other nations could routinely sail by it without disturbance, now Beijing feels provoked if anyone goes near it.

-(CSmonitor 01/06) Will China's artificial islands wreck damage on the South China Sea?: As part of its military expansion, China has been constructing artificial islands over existing reef structures within the resource-rich South China Sea.

-(Ibtimes 01/06) Beijing Planning Air Defense Identification Zone Amid US Military Presence; (The Diplomat 01/06) Is China Really About to Announce a South China Sea Air Defense Identification Zone? Maybe, but maybe not.

-(Time 01/06) The Environment Is the Silent Casualty of Beijing’s Ambitions in the South China Sea: Most ecologically harmful is China’s construction of artificial islands, which biologists say could lead to permanent ecocide

-(Forbes 01/06) Newly Found Maps Dispute Beijing's South China Sea Claims: none of the maps drew nor mentioned the Nansha Islands or Xisha Islands, the names given by China for the Spratly and Paracel Islands.

-(Reuters 01/06) China tells U.S., don't let allies set South China Sea policy: Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Zheng Zeguang said his country had every right to protect its sovereignty and maritime rights in the South China Sea.

-(Reuters 01/06) South China Sea set to dominate Singapore security summit: The unofficial Shangri-La Dialogue (SLD) is the last chance for the two powers to drum up support before a decision from the Permanent Court of Arbitration in a case brought by the Philippines.

-(Rappler 01/06) The contest for international support on the South China Sea disputes: What the apparent diplomatic contest between the Philippines and China, as they vie for international support to their respective positions, reveal

-(CNNphilippines 01/06) Duterte admin open to multilateral talks on South China Sea issue: incoming Foreign Affairs Sec. Perfecto Yasay stressed that although bilateral or multilateral talks were possible, in the end, the decision of the UN arbitral tribunal must prevail.

-(Atimes 31/05) China set for court ruling as US sends confusing signals on South China Sea takeover: Beijing is now stepping up its sophisticated information warfare campaign in preparation for an expected unfavorable ruling from an international tribunal affecting its island claims.

-(SCMP 31/05) Beijing ready to impose air defence identification zone in South China Sea pending US moves: US military presence and ties with neighbours to influence timing of a declaration, source says

-(Straitstimes 31/05) Why China's salami-slicing in South China Sea is bad news

-(Japantimes 31/05) Simmering South China Sea dispute expected to boil after court ruling: experts: “The whole situation is probably going to get worse before it gets better, but strategically, the case for international law and norms are going to get stronger.”

-(Forbes 31/05) South China Sea Dispute: Who Will Chicken Out, China Or The US?

-(Bloomberg 31/05) The Great Asian Arms Buildup: China’s Military Expansion, South China Sea to Dominate Shangri-La Dialogue

-(The Diplomat 31/05) South China Sea: China's Surveillance Drones Make it to Woody Island: China’s BZK-005 surveillance drone has been spotted on Woody Island. Is it there to stay?

-(SMH 31/05) Indonesian navy fires shots, seizes Chinese fishing boat: "This arrest was made to show the world that Indonesia will take firm action against ships that violate our territory."

-(Straitstimes 31/05) Will China decide to reduce tension in the South China Sea? If China is indeed a "strong supporter of a rule-based international order", as China's Ambassador to Asean claims, then Beijing has to act as though international law binds.

-(Bangkokpost 31/05) Kerry to hold South China Sea talks in Beijing; -(Bangkokpost 31/05) Pentagon chief heads to Asian summit as nations fret over S. China Sea:

-(ibtimes 30/05) Singapore cautions against 'might is right' approach in South China Sea: China's increasing activity in the dispute area that involves the construction of runways, ports and the deployment of military assets would be a "more militarized South China Sea

-(Inquirer  30/05) DFA welcomes G7 declaration on South China Sea row: In its statement, the DFA said that the G7 declaration supports the stance of the Philippine government in seeking  a peaceful resolution of its territorial dispute with China through arbitration.

-(Forbes 30/05) South China Sea Tensions: How Do We Know What's Really Happening? Thanks to the rise of commercial space players, they have provided promptly clear images of developments and situations in the South China Sea.

-(Thestar 30/05) Najib calls on Asean to resolve South China Sea dispute: Najib noted that as China continues to grow its military presence in the region, tensions continue among Malaysia and neighbouring countries over the hotly disputed waters.

-(Straitstimes 30/05) Indonesia detains Chinese fishing trawler in Natuna: The Indonesian military said in a statement that last arrest was a "success in following up the orders of military chief General Gatot Nurmantyo in increasing surveillance at all borders, including the South China Sea".

-(Nikkei 30/05) South China Sea disputes cannot be settled by might: Goh Chok Ton reiterate the importance of settling disputes peacefully and in accordance with international.  "It is also of vital importance to Singapore that the integrity of international law and international agreements are not in any way undermined."

-(Aspistrategist 30/05) Australia in the South China Sea: time to act, not react: Australia must direct the ADF to undertake concrete measures (including independent FONOPs) to demonstrate that Oz can be relied upon to uphold ‘rules-based international order.’

-(Lowyinterpreter 30/05) The South China Sea: Next Stop the UN Security Council? All the signs indicate that China is preparing to reject the anticipated adverse judgment of the PCA on the South China Sea. What options would then be available to the international community?