-(Eurasia Review 1/3) China’s Strategy For The Philippines: How China behaves in its immediate neighborhood may give a glimpse of how China will conduct itself beyond so Beijing should be cautious and prudent with its actions.

-(Vietnamplus 28/2) Japan Coast Guard visits Vietnam’s southern cities: The visit offers both Japanese and Vietnamese marine police forces to exchange experiences, contributing to strengthening cooperation among law enforcement forces in the region and the world.

-(Xinhua 28/2) China dispatches fleet to patrol South China Sea: A fleet of Chinese marine surveillance ships departed from Sanya Port in south China's Hainan Province on Thursday morning to carry out regular patrol missions in the South China Sea.

-(Manila Standard Today 28/2) Philippines reacts strongly vs China sea patrol: In a text message, Philippine Foreign Affairs Department spokesman Raul Hernandez said that such activities are “contrary to China’s obligation” under the international law, as defined by the provisions in the United Nation Convention on the Law of the Sea or Unclos. Philippines responds to Beijing resto that bans Pinoys, dogs

-(Global Times 28/2) China pledges to strengthen ties with Brunei: The two countries have respected each other's choice of development path, actively explored mutually beneficial cooperation and become a model for countries of differing sizes in building equality and cooperation. China's first aircraft carrier on way to permanent base at Qingdao in north

-(Blog Reuters 27/2) South China Sea, the zero-sum game: The sea lanes must remain open for global shipping, irrespective of national interests. Natural resources must remain open to more than one nation.

-(Inquirer 27/2) Philippines slams patrols for Chinese fishers: The Philippines on Tuesday denounced China’s announced fishery patrols in the Spratly group of islands, as it asserted its sovereignty over its established maritime boundaries in the disputed South China Sea. Chinese, Brunei Foreign Ministers hold cooperation talks

-(Xinhua 26/2) China's new frigate delivered to PLA Navy: The new generation of frigate, which is about to be put into service on a large scale, features good stealth performance and electromagnetic compatibility. Shinzo Abe accuses China's rulers of using island disputes to retain power

-(Manila Standard Today 26/2) China to ‘intensify’ South China Sea patrols: Beijing announced on Monday that it planned to “intensify” its supervision and control over disputed territories in the South China Sea. A Complicated SCS Status!

-(Brunei Times 25/2) CoC on South China Sea: When regional superpowers and sovereign nations contest territorial claims over areas in the South China Sea, the rest of the world waits patiently to see how the claimants will resolve this sensitive maritime dispute. Tensions rapidly escalating around South China Sea

 -(ChinaDaily 25/2) Patrols in South China Sea to protect fishermen: China will launch routine fishery patrols around Spratly islands in South China Sea this year to better protect the legitimate interests of Chinese fishermen in the area. Brunei Takes on the Challenges of Chairing ASEAN in 2013

-(PhilStar 24/2) ‘Chinese prestige on the line at sea arbitration hearing’: Even if it boycotts the hearing, Beijing will be under pressure to comply with the results of an international court arbitration which will determine if its claim to most of the South China Sea is valid. China prods Philippines on bilateral forum, says UN court complicates sea row

- (Manila Standard Today 24/2) China dusts off plan for PH, pushes talks: Beijing on Saturday said that Manila should respond to its three-year old proposal to create a regular “consultation mechanism” on the territorial dispute in the South China Sea. China’s rejection of int’l arbitration could weaken its case

-(The Japan Times 24/2) Tokyo, Manila reaffirm defense ties: Tokyo and Manila have reaffirmed that they will bolster defense cooperation in response to the recent bellicose actions and rhetoric of Beijing.