-(SCMP 22/6) Top Chinese general cuts short Vietnam trip amid South China Sea tensions: Analysts say snub by top military man is sign of Beijing’s frustration with Hanoi over its activities in disputed waters. –(New York Times 22/6) China Cancels Military Meeting With Vietnam Over Territorial Dispute

-(Defense News 22/6) China deploys new anti-submarine aircraft to fringes of South China Sea, according to satellite imagery obtained by Defense News.

-(Los Angeles Times 16/6) US policy on South China Sea to remain 'consistent,' commander says despite statements from the Trump administration that seem to imply otherwise.

-(Japan Times 16/6) U.S., Japan conclude joint drills in disputed South China Sea: The exercises were an apparent show of naval force in the strategic waters.

-(Military.com 8/6) Pentagon: China Could House Fighters on 3 South China Sea Outposts: The airfields, berthing areas and resupply facilities will allow China to maintain a more flexible and persistent coast guard and military presence in the area, the report said.

-(Nikkei 7/6) Philippines firm on South China Sea claims: Cayetano: Top diplomat hails 'peaceful' approach, vows not to yield 'inch' of territory.

-(Vietnamnews 1/6) US-VN Joint Statement for Enhancing the Comprehensive Partnership: Regarding the SCS, President Trump stressed that the United States will continue to fly, sail, and operate anywhere international law allows.

-(PhilStar 31/5) Duterte hits Carpio for pushing for Phl claim in SCS: Supreme Court Senior Associate Justice Antonio Carpio had been urging the president to enforce the ruling of an international arbitral tribunal on the maritime dispute.