-(The Hindu 17/10) Antony calls for restraint in resolving South China Sea dispute: Defence Minister A K Antony on Tuesday called for exercising restraint to resolve the issue while pressing for freedom of navigation and access to resources.

-(Inquirer 17/10) Aquino sees improving ties with China: President Benigno Aquino III said Wednesday he hopes the new leaders who take over China next month can improve bilateral ties that were strained following a standoff early this year; Top Chinese diplomat to arrive in Manila Friday

-(Philstar 17/10) Philippines, China to discuss relations amid territorial row: In a statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs said the 18th Foreign Ministry Consultations (FMC) between the Philippines and China would be held in Manila on October 19

-(Financial times 16/10) US admiral plays down China-Japan tension: Admiral Samuel Locklear, chief of the US Pacific Command, emphasised the importance of building a “longer term” security relationship with China; China grapples with great power status

-(National interest 16/10) China Stops Putting Economics First: Tensions with Japan led China’s leaders to stay away from a meeting of global finance chiefs held in Tokyo last week.

-(Abcnews 16/10) US Pacific Commander Adheres to Neutrality in Asia: The head of U.S. Asia-Pacific military operations says Washington is re-engaging with the region but will not intervene in any of its conflicts.

-(Bangkok post 16/10) US pledges South China Sea neutrality: The United States will remain impartial in South China Sea conflicts and wants territorial disputes to be solved peacefully, Samuel J Locklear III, commander of the US Pacific Command; Chinese warships spotted off Japanese island: Tokyo

-(The diplomat 16/10) Back to the Future: The U.S. Navy Returns to The Philippines: A return to a familiar port of call serves as another reminder of the United States continued "rebalance" towards Asia.

-(Channel news asia 16/10) Chinese warships spotted off Japanese island: A Japanese aircraft spotted seven Chinese naval ships in waters 49 kilometres (30 miles) south-southeast of Yonaguni island at 7:00 am (2200 GMT)," a ministry official said; China leads rise in Asia military spending: study

-(Huffington post 15/10) Liaoning, China's First Aircraft Carrier, Begins Flight Training with photographs posted on websites Monday showing navy pilots practicing touch-and-go landing exercises.

-(Scmp 15/10) Yoshihiko Noda says Japan's security environment is 'tougher than ever': On the anniversary of Japan's peacetime defence force, Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda warns of 'tough' security environment

-(Eurasia review 15/10) Economic Implications Will Force Better Relations Between Big Powers In Asia Pacific: Maritime security has assumed great importance in recent years in view of mankind’s increasing dependence on the seas.

-(Scmp 14/10) Japanese, US mull military drill to take island: The exercise, part of broader joint manoeuvres to start in early November,  would use an uninhabited island in Okinawa, southernmost Japan.

-(Guardian 14/10) China would be wise to accept Japan's olive branch over the Senkaku Islands: For too long, the Chinese state has treated rage against Japan as a poorly sutured wound to be torn open when expedient

-(Huffingtonpost 14/10) Japan navy showcases warships amid spat with China: Japan's navy marked its 60th anniversary with a major exercise intended to show off its maritime strength.