-(WSJ 5/7) Manila Protests New Chinese City: Philippine diplomats in Manila summoned Chinese Ambassador Ma Keqing on Wednesday and handed her a note protesting China's establishment of Sansha city; (Inquirer 6/7) Philippines protests China’s moving in on Macclesfield Bank

-(Gmanetwork 5/7) PHL hands Ma Kequing signed protest over 'Sansha City': The Philippines on Thursday said it has lodged a protest against China’s establishment of a city called Sansha which covers a vast expanse of the South China Sea; (Peopledaily 5/7) China steps up moves in South China Sea

-(Philstar 5/7) 'China's behavior in West Phl Sea pushing region in wrong direction': as Beijing’s overly broad scope and basis of its claims are fostering a climate of anxiety among countries in the region to fortify their own claims; (Thejakartapost 5/7) Geopolitics and geoeconomics in SE Asia: What is RI’s position?

-(Xinhua 5/7) China to build aquaculture research center in S China Sea: An aquaculture research center will be built in the city of Sansha in the South China Sea, local authorities said Thursday; (Philstar 5/7) China may be Phl partner in Recto Bank gas development program

-(VNN 5/7) Chinese reports on Spratly incident not true: The Vietnam News Agency affirms that Chinese media reports on four Chinese marine surveillance ships “blocking” and “chasing” Vietnamese Marine Police ships in the Truong Sa (Spratly) Archipelago, are totally untrue; (Peopledaily 5/7) China should be on guard against Philippines' S. China Sea 'plot'

-(Sunstar 4/7) Palace to China: Be careful with statements: Malacanang dismissed Wednesday claims of the Chinese government that the Philippines is trying to agitate tensions in the West Philippine Sea; (Diplomat 4/7) Is Hype Over China’s New Super-Missile Overblown?

-(Philstar 4/7) Biazon: US spy planes can fly over West Phl Sea: A lawmaker and former military chief on Wednesday backed President Aquino’s plan to ask the United States  to deploy spy planes in the SCS; (Gmanetwork 4/7) Chinese patrol ships reach Spratlys to conduct 'observations'

-(Xinhua 4/7) Chinese patrol ships reach Nansha Islands: A team of four China Marine Surveillance ships has arrived at the Nansha Islands to conduct closer observations; (Atimes 4/7) Hardened lines in the South China Sea

-(Chinadaily 4/7) Philippines urged to act cooperatively: China on Tuesday urged the Philippines to act in a manner that contributes to regional stability; Manila's new provocations

-(Globaltimes 4/7) Spy planes 'sensationalize' South China Sea tensions: China's Foreign Ministry on Tuesday urged the resolution of South China Sea tensions in a peaceful manner, amid its ongoing row with the Philippines, which revealed plans on Monday that may deepen rifts with China; (Cntv 3/7) China patrol team in South China Sea

-(Reuters 3/7) China paper accuses Manila over South China Sea "plot" and warned that Beijing's patience should not be mistaken for weakness; (Huffingtonpost 2/7) Philippines Spy Planes In South China Sea? President Benigno Aquino May Request U.S. Deployment

-(Chinadaily 2/7) Chinese patrol ships practice in South China Sea: A patrol team consisting of four China Marine Surveillance (CMS) ships conducted a formation practice near Yongshu Reef in the South China Sea on Monday; (Globaltimes 2/7) China responds to Vietnamese South China Sea protests

-(WSJ 2/7) Is the PLA a Paper Dragon? China's military has its weaknesses. But it's strong enough to dominate Asia, thanks in part to America; (Reuters 2/7) Philippines may ask for U.S. spy planes over South China Sea

-(Japantimes 2/7) Is India ill at ease operating in China's backyard? There have been reports in the Indian media that New Delhi is planning to withdraw from joint oil exploration with Hanoi in the South China Sea; (Thejakartaglobe 1/7) China Dispute Over South China Sea on Asean Agenda

-(Xinhua 1/7) China patrol ships reach South China Sea reef: A patrol team consisting of four China Marine Surveillance (CMS) ships on Sunday reached Huayang Reef in the South China Sea; (WP 1/7) Tensions flare over South China Sea claims, Vietnamese demand China backs off in rare protest