-(Scmp 12/4) Xi visits key southern naval base in Hainan: Xi reviewed vessels and troops from the back of an open jeep before boarding an advanced amphibious ship and submarine; (CNN 12/4) Philippines arrest Chinese 'poachers' after reef collision
-(Brunei times 11/4) ASEAN for special meet with China: ASEAN foreign ministers will convene a special meeting with China to speed up the process of finalising a code of conduct (CoC) in the disputed waters of South China Sea, said Indonesia's top diplomat yesterday; (The cambodia herald 11/4) ASEAN to hold special meeting with China over disputed waters
-(Interaksyon 11/4) ASEAN plans to issue statement on South China Sea: If the idea pushes through, it would mark the first time for the grouping to issue a joint statement on the contentious issue involving China and some ASEAN states since tension over the disputes escalated in recent years; (People daily 11/4 )Xi stresses Hainan's development as resort island
-(VOA 10/4) Philippines Files Charges Against Chinese Ship Stuck on Reef: Philippine officials say 12 fishermen who were onboard a suspected Chinese ship are facing the first of several charges after their vessel got stuck on a major protected reef in the southwestern Philippines; (The hindu 10/4) Australia, China push defence ties amid regional uncertainty
-(Yale 10/4) Winning Without a Fight in the South China Sea: Who needs a navy? China launches cruise ships to mark South China Sea claims; (Reuters 10/4) China pledges $548 million in aid to ally Cambodia
-(The Brunei Times 10/4) ASEAN ministers begin prep meeting: The current chair of 10 ASEAN member states, is hosting the ASEAN ministerial meetings to prepare for the 22nd ASEAN Summit.
-(US News 9/4) U.S. Helps Vietnam Defend Fishermen Who 'Get into Trouble' With China: The U.S. Coast Guard actively helps Vietnam protect its fishing vessels at a time when the Chinese are testing the boundaries of their Pacific neighborhood, a top official says.
-(Gulf News 9/4) Chinese fishing boat runs aground in Philippines: A Chinese fishing boat has run aground on a World Heritage-listed coral reef in the Philippines, roughly 1,600 kilometres from China’s nearest major landmass, authorities said yesterday. (Philippine Information Agency 9/4) U.S. combat ship in Manila for port visit
-(The Jakarta Post 9/4) ASEAN chief pushes Indonesia to act on South China Sea dispute: ASEAN Secretary-general Le Luong Minh utilized his meeting with President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono on Monday to ask for Indonesia’s help to address the South China Sea territorial dispute which grew more tense following China’s move to allow tourists to visit the disputed Paracel Islands.
-(Eurasiareview 9/4) China-India Relations: Cooperation And Conflict: Sino-Indian relations make for a compelling case study, as their strategic complexity and future importance defy any easy explanation.(Albany Tribune 8/4) Russia’s Strategic Pivot To Asia Pacific
-(Tuoitrenews 8/4) China slammed for escalating East Sea tension with cruise ship plan: China has been roundly condemned for worsening East Sea tensions by announcing a plan to sail a cruise ship this month to the Hoang Sa (Paracels) Archipelago that Vietnam claims sovereignty over.
-(Reuters 7/4) China to let tourists visit disputed South China Sea islets: China will this month start allowing tourists to visit the Paracel Islands, one of a group of disputed islets and reefs in the South China Sea;(Navy 7/4) Stennis Strike Group Operates in the South China Sea
-(Scmp 7/4) Taiwan plans to expand pier in disputed islands: The Coast Guard Administration has budgeted NT$19 million (US$640,000) to evaluate the project; (the australian 7/4) US, Philippine troops start war games
-(Bangkokpost 7/4) No useable oil in disputed areas: An authoritative new report on likely oil and gas reserves in the heavily disputed regions of the South China has concluded that there probably aren't any; (Gmanetwork 7/4) 2 'foreign' aircraft spotted in South China Sea
