-(The Brunei Times 9/5) China hails hotline bid to resolve rows: The establishment of hotlines to communicate incidents and disputes in the South China Sea is welcomed by China, said the Chairman of the 7th ASEAN Defence Ministers' Meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN-China Defence Ministers' Informal Meeting on Tuesday. A Primer to the Philippines’ South China Sea Arbitration Challenge to China
-(ChinaDaily 9/5) China maritime law enforcement to double air patrols: China intends to double its offshore air patrols by 2015, according to a government report released on Wednesday. -(Xinhua 9/5) Jiaolong poised for South China Sea mission.
-(Philippine Daily Inqquirer 9/5) Back off, Philippines tells China fleet: The Philippines Wednesday called on China to back off the country’s established maritime borders in the disputed West Philippine Sea (South China Sea), saying any foray into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) would be a violation of international law. -(Heritage 7/5) China Escalating Territorial Disputes with Neighbors
-(Vietnamplus 8/5)Vietnamese Defence Minister meets Chinese counterpart: Vietnamese Defence Minister Phung Quang Thanh met with his Chinese counterpart Chang Wanquan in Brunei’s capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan on May 7, on the sidelines of the seventh ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM-7).
-(The Bangkok Post 8/5) Thailand-China to step up military ties: The Unites States has "Cobra Gold", the annual joint military drill with Thailand, and China hopes to follow in its footsteps.
-(Tuoitre News 8/5) Ceremony held on Spratly to mark establishment of Vietnam Navy: A ceremony was conducted yesterday on the Song Tu Tay island of Truong Sa (Spratly) island district of Khanh Hoa Province to welcome the 58th anniversary of the establishment of the Vietnam People’s Navy (May 7). –(Vietnamplus 8/5) Vietnam calls on ASEAN to increase solidarity
-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 8/5) Philippines intensifies monitoring in South China Sea after sighting of China ship: The Philippine military has intensified its monitoring activities after China sent one of its largest fishing fleets to disputed islands in the South China Sea. –(Inter Aksyon 8/5) Two Chinese vessels reportedly sighted off disputed islands in South China Sea
-(GMA Network 8/5) Philippines calls on China not to fish in PHL waters: The Philippines called on China Wednesday to respect its internationally-recognized territory and sovereignty in the South China Sea amid reports that 30 Chinese vessels have been deployed to scour the contested waters for fish and other resources. –(Manila Standard Today 8/5)30 Chinese fishing ships to exploit sea
-(Thanh Nien News 7/5) China sends giant fleet to East Sea, endangering fish stocks: China has sent one of its largest fishing fleets on record to the disputed Spratly (Truong Sa) Islands, AFP quoted Chinese media on Tuesday, amid tensions over Beijing's increasingly aggressive claims over the entire East Sea. –(Bangkok Post 7/5) China sends large fleet to Spratlys
-(Vietnamplus 7/5) ASEAN Defence Ministers aim for stronger cooperation: The 7 th ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting (ADMM 7) kicked off in Brunei ’s capital city of Bandar Seri Begawan on May 7, discussing measures and actions to be taken to further intensify defence and security cooperation in the 10-nation bloc.-(Xinhua 7/5) China's largest oil platform heading to South China Sea
-(Eurasiareview 7/5) India’s Interest In South China Sea: Freedom Of Navigation: India’s stance in the South China Sea is clear: there should be no obstruction of freedom of navigation in international waters.
-(Journal 7/5) US backs ASEAN code of conduct on disputed sea: The United States has expressed support for the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) code of conduct and reaffirmed its support for the Philippines arbitration move against China.
-(Japan times 6/5) Beware China’s civilian-military relationship: Do China’s rulers have full civilian control of their country’s military?
-(Abc 6/5) A change of tone on China: The new Defence white paper shows that the Australian Government does not underestimate the strategic risks posed by China's rise.
