-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 6/12) Int’l law experts laud PH stand on sea row: Amid rising tensions between claimants to territory in the East China Sea and the South China Sea, the Philippines’ stand of invoking international law in asserting its own claim against an increasingly aggressive China is gaining support from international law experts. –(Journal Online 6/12) Int’l experts tackle territorial disputes

-(Vietnamplus 5/12) Vietnam follows developments in East China Sea: Vietnam follows with deep concern the developments in the East China Sea as well as the worries of all engaged parties, the Foreign Ministry’s Deputy Spokesperson, Le Hai Binh, has stated.

-(The Economist 30/11) The East China Sea: Regional turbulence: China escalates a dispute, angering Japan and unnerving its neighbours. –(The Bangkok Post 28/11) Airspace issue at Asean summit

-(Channel NewsAsia 28/11) Philippines fears China wants South China Sea air control: The Philippines expressed concern on Thursday that China may seek control of air space over contested areas of the South China Sea, after Beijing declared an air defence zone above other disputed waters. -(The Strategist 28/11) Implications of recent incidents for China’s claims and strategic intent in the South China Sea (part 2)

-(Channel NewsAsia 21/11) India, Vietnam agree to expand oil exploration in South China Sea: India and Vietnam have agreed to expand oil exploration in the South China Sea, which is a politically sensitive area because of overlapping territorial claims by regional countries, including China.

-(The Hindu 22/11) Measured Chinese response to India-Vietnam deals: China on Thursday responded cautiously to India’s agreements with Vietnam on oil exploration in the disputed South China Sea, expressing its hope that countries would “do more things that are conducive” to stability, while at the same time not directly voicing its opposition to the projects. Oil exploration to take place in undisputed areas in South China Sea

-(The Diplomat 15/11) China and Malaysia To Hold Maritime Exercises: What Gives? In a somewhat novel maritime development in the South China Sea, China and Malaysia have agreed to hold joint military exercises next year, following up on a Memorandum of Understanding the two signed in 2005. Prospect for the joint development of Hydrocarbon resources in the South China Sea

-(The Japan Times 14/11) ASEAN ties key to Abe’s China policy: Prime minister's trips are unspoken attempt to counter rising neighbor. -(Eurasiareview 14/11) India’s Look East Policy And South China Sea: Politico-Strategic Dynamics