-(Washington 12/3) Push China toward diplomacy: This is what the U.S. may take to dissuade Beijing from moving down the path of coercion. –(The Diplomat 12/3) Why China and the Philippines Won't Reconcile Anytime Soon
-(Indian Times 12/3) India underlines need for enhanced cooperation with ASEAN for maritime security, freedom of navigation and peaceful settlement of disputes in accordance with the international law.
-(Reuters 11/3) China slams ASEAN chief for South China Sea comments, however it was not clear why China had waited so long to respond to the remarks, which were published last Wednesday.
-(The Diplomat 11/3) India's got a plan For South China Sea disputes: India stands for freedom of navigation on high seas, advocates settlement through international arbitration. –(PhilStar 11/3) Philippines, Malaysia boost defense ties, urge South China Sea peace
-(GMA News 11/3) PHL to submit more evidence vs. China on or before March 16 deadline: “There were 26 questions and we answered all of them. It includes maps and charts,” said Foreign Secretary Albert del Rosario.
-(Reuters 10/3) Testing Beijing, Japan eyes growing role in South China Sea security: They supply maritime patrol boats to PLP, VN while holding its first naval exercises with PLP, advising Vietnamese submariners on how to deal with decompression sickness
-(Real Clear Defense 10/3) China's Island Building+Climate Change: Bad News: Inaction by international community may cause copycat behavior and sea-level rise will redraw all the current maritime boundaries in the not so distant future.
-(ABS-CBN News 10/3) Chinese Coast Guard vessels chase Philippine Navy in Second Thomas Shoal: The Chinese chased the Philippine ship down at , and circled it, with sirens blaring to drive the Filipinos away but made no move to block the Filipinos' path.
-(The Diplomat 10/3) The Philippines and Vietnam Forge a Strategic Partnership: A future Philippines-Vietnam strategic partnership could serve as the basis for promoting multilateral maritime security cooperation in the South China Sea.
-(The Diplomat 10/3) China Challenges ASEAN with Land Fills in South China Sea: Reclamation certainly violates the spirit of the 2002 DOC, and is at best on shaky legal grounds.
-(Inquirer 10/3) Taiwan for sharing riches of South China Sea: Taiwan official wants to share the resources, to put aside differences; with linking to some improvements in recent yearts between Taiwan and China despite the relationship remains challenging.
-(PhilStar 9/3) Philippines Defense Department concerned over China’s defense of South China Sea reclamation, said that reclamation activities may cause the occurrence of miscalculation or accidents.
-(USNI 9/3) U.S. Should Consider Establishing a South China Sea International Operations Center in Indonesia: To showcase the Navy’s commitment to the Asia-Pacific, monitor maritime developments in the South China Sea and Indian Ocean and serve as a new mechanism to meet China’s rise.
-(The Wall Street Journal 8/3) China’s island construction in South China Sea no threat: Foreign Minister Wang Yi says work is lawful, necessary and in China’s ‘own yard’ –(Xinhua 8/3) China says island, reef construction in South China Sea lawful, justified
-(Tuoitre 8/3) US helps Vietnam enhance maritime capabilities: According to U.S. side, there are five key areas of bilateral defense cooperation , including: high-level dialogues, maritime security, search and rescue, peacekeeping operations, and humanitarian assistance.
-(Vietnamplus 6/3) Maps on Vietnam’s sovereignty showcased at int’l tourism fair: The maps that include legal evidence validating Vietnam’s sovereignty over the two archipelagoes aim to deepen international understanding of the issue in the context of China’s illegal construction and expansion of structures on Vietnam’s archipelagoes.
