-(Vietnamplus 9/10) Academics analyse East Sea disputes in international seminar: Experts from Vietnam, Germany, the US, Indonesia, Japan and the Philippines are coming together at an international seminar in Hanoi to discuss sovereignty disputes in the East Sea and their multidimensional impacts.
-(India Today 9/10) China unhappy over India-US reference to South China Sea: China on Wednesday warned India and the United States against interfering in the South China Sea dispute. Both countries had during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's recent visit to the US, expressed concern about rising maritime tensions in the region. –(India Times 9/10) No role for a third party in resolving South China Sea dispute: China tells India, US
-(PhilStar 9/10) 60% of US navy, air force deployed in Asia Pacific by 2020: The United States is positioning the bulk of its Air Force and Navy forces as well as its "best and most advanced equipment" in the Asia-Pacific region in six years despite budget constraints, US Deputy Defense Secretary Bob Work said.
-(Eurasiareview 9/10) South China Sea dispute could lead to China-Indonesia conflict: If Indonesia were to openly declare its claimant status and become party to SCS disputes, this would have tremendous repercussions on the region’s geopolitics. -(Carnegie Endowment 8/10) Chinese Takeaway: Not So Coy
-(The Diplomat 8/10) Joining Forces in South China Sea Defense Procurement: Vietnam and the Philippines could better defend their territory through economies of scale. –(The Diplomat 8/10) China’s Encirclement Could Spark War
-(Channel NewsAsia 8/10) China builds military airstrip on disputed island: The newly built runway for military aircraft stretches across Phu Lam (Woody) Island, part of the Paracel chain of islands, which are also claimed by Vietnam and Taiwan.
-(Kyodo News 7/10) Japan, ASEAN agree to strengthen maritime security cooperation: Senior defense officials from Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed Tuesday to strengthen cooperation on maritime security as they met in the city of Yokohama near Tokyo to promote freedom of navigation at sea.
-(National Interest 7/10) Coming to the Indian Ocean, the Chinese Navy: How Should India Respond? It’s doubtful any Chinese president worth his salt would place Chinese interests in the East or South China Sea in jeopardy for uncertain stakes in the Indian Ocean.
-(PhilStar 7/10) ‘Soldiers in Spratlys committed to protect Phl territory’: Troops stationed in the Spratlys are in high spirits and are committed to protect the country’s territory despite President Aquino’s suspension of construction work. –(GMA Network 6/10) China's tourism cruises good way to bolster claim to disputed islands
-(IndoPacific Review 6/10) Strategic adaption: Why a new U.S. strategy in the South China Sea disputes is needed: In order to secure its interests in the Asia-Pacific and particularly in the South China Sea, the United States is in need of redefining a new regional strategy towards the South China Sea dispute.
-(Channel NewsAsia 5/10) Philippines, US marines conduct exercises near China-held reef: Over 6,000 Philippine and US marines carried out a military exercise on a Philippine beach on Sunday (Oct 5) near a disputed reef occupied by Chinese ships which has become a potential regional flashpoint.
-(CPV 5/10) Vietnam’s new modern coast guard ship launched: The Song Thu Corporation under the General Department of Defence Industry on October 4th launched the coast guard ship No. 8002. -(Nhandan 5/10) New era of Vietnam – RoK strategic co-operative partnership
-(PhilStar 5/10) ‘Delivery of goods to Pagasa (Thitu) residents to continue’: Malacañang defended yesterday President Aquino’s order suspending construction and repair activities on Pagasa (Thitu) Island, saying the move was meant to keep the country on a moral high ground in its territorial dispute with China over vast areas in the South China Sea.
-(Inquirer 4/10) Philippines suspends work on South China Sea military airstrip: Malacañang said Saturday it has shelved planned improvements on a military airstrip in the disputed South China Sea to support its bid for a UN ruling against Beijing over the tense territorial row.
-(Foreign Policy 4/10) Beijing Loses Face over Partial Lifting of U.S. Arms Embargo on Vietnam: Beijing’s formidable display of aggression this year has once again backfired, as its neighbors continue to beef up their military capabilities and forge defensive pacts both within and outside the region. –(Tuoitre 4/10) Partial lift of U.S. arms embargo of Vietnam marks great progress in ties
