-(Reuters 27/3) Satellite images reveal show of force by Chinese navy in South China Sea: Dozens of Chinese naval vessels are exercising this week with an aircraft carrier in a large show of force off Hainan island in the South China Sea.

-(Japan Times 26/3) Why the South China Sea is critical to security: China’s cost-free change of the status quo in the South China Sea has resulted in costs for other countries.

-(Reuters 25/3) China air force drills again in South China Sea, Western Pacific, calling such exercises the best preparation for war.

-(Reuters 23/3) U.S. warship sails near disputed South China Sea island: The destroyer Mustin traveled close to Mischief Reef in the Spratly Islands and carried out maneuvering operations.

-(CNN 23/3) Trump replaces H.R. McMaster as national security adviser with John Bolton

-(CNN 23/3) Trump hits China with tariffs, heightening concerns of global trade war: In addition to the tariffs, the US also plans to impose new investment restrictions.