-(InterAksyon 19/9) South China Sea code of conduct to be fixture of ASEAN-China meetings: Discussions on a code of conduct in the South China Sea, will remain a key item on the agenda in meetings between senior officials of Association of South East Asian Nations member-states and China, Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario said on Thursday. 

-(AsiaSociety 19/9) Natalegawa: Indonesia Wants to 'Facilitate Conversation' on Tense South China Sea: Indonesian Foreign Minister Dr. Marty Natalegawa said Thursday he believes the countries of ASEAN, and Indonesia in particular, will be critical in ensuring peace in the tense South China Sea. –(EdMonton Journal 19/9) Managing South China Sea disputes is 'litmus test' for regional co-operation, says Indonesia

-(Channel NewsAsia 18/9) US, Philippines launch war games near South China Sea: The Philippines and the United States launched war games on Wednesday at a naval base facing turbulent waters claimed by China, as the allies sought to highlight their expanding military alliance. -(Global Post 18/9) Japanese defense minister, Thai premier discuss South China Sea

-(The National Interest 18/9) South China Sea Festers: With all eyes focused on Syria, and reasonably so, the peace that has held in Asia for the past three decades continues to slowly slip away. -(Foregin Policy 17/9) The Drone War Comes to Asia

-(PhilStar 18/9) 'US troops may be allowed to set up temporary facilities': The construction of facilities by American troops may be allowed under the increased rotational presence policy but this would only be temporary, Phiofficials said on Wednesday.

-(Council on Foreign Relations) China’s Maritime Disputes: A CFR Info Guide Presentation

-(The Diplomat 17/9) Rebalancing the Maritime Pivot to Asia: Rumors of the pivot’s death are exaggerated. A flexible strategy could give the U.S. a sustained presence. –(Xinhua 17/9) CMC vice chairman urges better military guidance of online opinions

-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 17/9) Philippine DFA focuses on code of conduct, arbitration case in South China Sea: The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said Tuesday that it was shifting its focus to the establishment of a code of conduct in the disputed South China Sea and the arbitration case with China before the international Permanent Court of Arbitration. –(PhilStar 17/9) Japanese warships visit Philippines

-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 17/9) PH, US to hold war games near South China Sea: The Philippines and the United States will begin war games near disputed South China Sea waters this week, showcasing fast-expanding military ties and likely further stoking tensions with China. –(Channel NewsAsia 17/9) Philippines, US to hold war games near South China Sea 

-(Eurasiareview 17/9) Cooperation Or Trust: What Comes First In The South China Sea? Two opposing schools of thought are apparent in the South China Sea. One says cooperation will help build trust and the other claims that cooperation is not possible without trust. –(The World Outline 17/9) China vs US: military conflict in the South China Sea

-(PhilStar 17/9) Asean, China agree to continue talks on sea row: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) yesterday said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and China have agreed to continue discussions on the Code of Conduct (COC) in the South China Sea on a regular basis following the official launch of consultations last week. -(Channel NewsAsia 16/9) Beijing open to code of conduct in South China Sea, but not now

-(The Wall Street Journal 16/9) Philippines Looks to Revive U.S. Naval Base: Now, the Philippines wants American forces back in Subic to counter Chinese moves off the Philippine coast.

-(Vietnamplus 16/9) “Connecting the East Sea” campaign launched: The month-long campaign “Connecting the East Sea” to raise fund to equip Vietnamese fishermen with telecommunications devices was launched on September 15th. -(Thanhnien News 16/9) Japanese defense minister to visit Vietnam for talks on maritime cooperation

-(The Bangkok Post 16/9) Asean, China set to speed up code of conduct: Senior Asean officials and China yesterday agreed to speed up the process of finishing the code of conduct (COC) for the South China Sea. –(Vietnamplus 15/9) ASEAN, China officials begin talks on East Sea code of conduct

-(The Bangkok Post 16/9) Asean struggles against uncertainty: Only by building a more unified, dynamic community can Asean leaders secure a more prosperous, stable, and sustainable future for their citizens.

-(Tribune 15/9) China warns US to stay out of island disputes: Beijing has warned the United States not to support China’s neighbors’ claims to disputed islands in the East and South China Seas, the government yesterday said. -(Philippine Daily Inquirer 14/9) Obama to visit PH, other Southeast Asian countries amid sea rows