-(Sydney Morning Herald 12/07) Japan warns China making new platform in East China Sea: New platform “could enable China to install a radar system, or use it as an operating base for helicopters or drones conducting air patrols" Japanese military official said.
-(The Wire 12/07) Review: A Long View of Conflicts in the South China Sea: Just as the US does not fully understand the complexity of the region, China’s leaders are neglecting how this complexity will inspire resistance that diminishes Chinese power.
-(Philstar 12/07) Google Maps urged to remove Chinese reference to shoal: “The use of that name promotes the violation of the UNCLOS if it perpetuates China’s unlawful claim”.
-(The Liberty Web 11/07) The Chinese Dream and its Military and Economic Ambitions: Is it China's road to becoming a Superpower?
-(National Interest 10/07) Indonesia Is Building New Military Base in South China Sea: Its is an ambition to “guard the national interest and protect the sovereignty of our territory,” Bappenas chief Andrinof Chaniago.
-(BusinessInsider 10/7) China’s semisubmersible cargo ship strengthens its hand in the South China Sea: The ship can be used to transport small vessels and as a temporary dock to repair damaged naval ships in the SCS.
-(Huffingtonpost 09/07) China vs. The Philippines: Will international law resolve South China Sea?
-(PhilStar 09/07) China’s salami slicing, cabbage strategy hit: “China is consolidating its hold over disputed waters in violation of international laws,” Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert del Rosario.
-(The Economic Times 09/07) South China Sea dispute: Philippines warns China flouting UN maritime laws: "The so-called nine dash has no basis whatsoever under international law," del Rosario told the tribunal in the Hague.
-(Xinhua 08/08) Chinese across Taiwan Strait should jointly safeguard interests in South China Sea: as FM spokeswoman Hua Chunying responsed to Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou's recent comments concerning sovereignty in the South China Sea.
-(National Interest 08/07) China's Big South China Sea Gamble: This could potentially result in deterioration of relations between China and the Southeast Asian countries and Beijing may soon lose friends.
-(Reuters 08/07) Both China and Taiwan have South China Sea obligations, said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Hua Chunying
-(The Diplomat 08/07) Does the Philippines’ South China Sea Case Against China Really Matter? As the trial gets underway, we should be clear about what it may – or may not – mean.
-(Philstar 08/07) South China Sea case has world impact, FA Secretary Albert del Rosario urged the Arbitral Tribunal at the PCA should declare its jurisdiction over the SCS case.
-(GMAnetwork 08/07) Other claimants allowed as observers in PHL arbitration case: The presence of these countries reflects their interest in the case, which aims to declare as illegal China’s 9-dash line caused growing international concern.
-(The Diplomat 08/07)Taiwan Vows to Defend South China Sea Claims: “The ROC government will staunchly defend its sovereignty over Taiping and every right held by the country under international law,” Taiwanese president Ma Ying-jeou said.
-(Rappler 08/08) Power play in the South China Sea: The world is watching. It's the next step in the geopolitical calculus of power that includes the world's hot spots from Crimea, Syria and the South China Sea.
-(CSIS 07/07) Countering China’s Gradual Creation of a Fait Accompli in the SCS: Multilateral cooperation will be the key to success. Relevant governments should consider a concept for multilateral maritime patrols, AMPAC.”
-(Reuters 07/07) Obama, Vietnam leader discuss South China Sea in landmark meeting: Obama said the South China Sea dispute needed to be resolved using international rules.
-(BBC News 07/07) David v Goliath as dispute goes to court. Ironically, size is not legal currency when it comes to competing claims in the SCS.
-(Channel NewsAsia 07/07) ICC begins hearing on South China Sea row between Philippines, China.-(Xinhua 07/07) China voices opposition on SCS arbitration.
-(Philsar 07/07) China: Let’s sit down and talk -(GMA News 07/07) PHL rejects Chinese offer for bilateral talks to settle sea row.
-(Straitstimes 07/07) Some things to know about the Philippines UN tribunal case: if the Permanent Court of Arbitration takes China's side and agrees it has no jurisdiction. China will then gain legal ground to fortify its holdings in the SCS.
-(FocusTaiwan 07/07) The MOFA ROC issues statement on South China Sea.
-(NPR 07/07) Obama To Meet With Vietnam's Communist Party Chief Amid Concern Over China: Other issues, including TPP, human rights, and bilateral defense cooperation, are also on top of the agenda.
-(Chinadailymail 07/07) China wants to strike adversaries farther away: Beijing has been rapidly expanding its naval power through years of double-digit increases in defence spending,
-(SCMP 07/07) Mysterious buoys with Chinese markings in South China Sea: Philippine military officials said it was the first time in recent years that such markers had been found. The buoys stretched “as far as the eye could see.”
-(PaneyNews 07/07) What will prevent war from erupting in South China Sea?: Asean working together will definitely help.
-(Ibtimes 06/07) Beijing's Territorial Claims Are Illegal, Philippines Claims, "once the jurisdiction is won by the Philippines, and UNCLOS tribunal says it has jurisdiction, then we practically know the tribunal will strike down the 9-dash line."
-(Xinhuanet 06/07) China urges Japan not to obstruct peace on South China Sea: FM spokesperson Hua Chunying said at a daily press briefing "We noticed that Japan recently has been hyping the tense situation on the South China Sea."
-(The Economics Times 06/07) China to snub arbitration hearing on feud with Philippines over South China Sea: Chinese government would stick to its decision not to participate in the arbitration.
- (Rappler 06/07) Philippines vows to smash China's strongest argument, as the UNCLOS tribunal is the only forum where Philippines can beat China - where warships, warplanes, atomic bombs don’t count.
- (Todayonline 06/07) Manila to fight for UN panel’s jurisdiction over S China Sea case: “The court is a fundamental first step towards a peaceful and rules-based resolution of the issue,” Philippine Foreign Ministry spokesman Charles Jose said.
