-(GMA Network 2/8) Philippines thanks US Senate for passing resolution on South China Sea disputes: The Philippine government on Friday thanked the United States Senate for its resolution reaffirming US support for the peaceful resolution of territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

-(Reuters 1/8) China condemns US resolution on territorial sea dispute: China said on Thursday it had lodged a formal complaint with the United States after the U.S. Senate passed a resolution expressing concern about Chinese actions in the disputed East and South China Seas. -(Global Times 1/8) Port opens as summer fishing moratorium in South China Sea ended

-(Vietnamplus 1/8) US Senate adopts resolution on East Sea disputes: The US Senate has approved Senate Resolution 167, which calls for a peaceful settlement of disputes in the East Sea and East China Sea with overwhelming majority.

-(Reuters 31/7) China's Xi says seeks peace in sea disputes but must be alert: Chinese President Xi Jinping told his Politburo on Wednesday the country wanted to resolve its maritime territorial disputes peacefully and through talks, but would not compromise on sovereignty and had to step up its defensive capabilities.

-(Channel NewsAsia 31/7) Philippines says US spy planes monitoring China at sea: The Philippines said Wednesday that US spy planes were providing crucial intelligence on Chinese military activities in disputed areas of the South China Sea. –(ABS-CBN News 31/7) Why are US drones patrolling South China Sea?

-(PhilStar 31/7) US helping Philippines in sea patrols, DFA says: The Philippine Department of Foreign Affairs confirmed Tuesday that unmanned US Navy surveillance planes conduct patrols to help monitor activities in Philippine waters, particularly in the South China Sea. Chinese paper hits AFP move to Subic

-(The Diplomat 30/7) India and China Battle for Maritime Influence: Although excursions along the Line of Actual Control (LoAC) are the most obvious sign of Sino-Indian jockeying, the more subtle battle for maritime influence between Beijing and Delhi is also intensifying. -(The Diplomat 30/7) US is Encircling China with Fighter Jets and Stealth Bombers

-(Kyodo News 30/7) U.S. Senate adopts resolution slamming China over disputed islands: The U.S. Senate unanimously adopted a resolution Monday condemning the use of force to assert territorial claims to disputed islands in the East and South China Seas, in light of China's growing maritime assertiveness.

-(RIA Novosti 29/7) Russia to Hand Over ‘Black Hole’ Sub to Vietnam in November: The first of six Russian submarines, dubbed by the US Navy as “black holes in the ocean” because they are nearly undetectable when submerged, will be delivered to Vietnam in November, the shipbuilder said Monday.

-(Cogitasia 29/7) President Sang Seeks New Ties during Washington Visit: On the South China Sea, the joint statement was clearly favorable to Vietnam’s position in its dispute with China. –(CFR 29/7) Is the South China Sea, like Taiwan, a core national interest now for China?

-(GMA Network 29/7) Philippines-Vietnam top diplomats to hold maritime talks in Manila: The Philippines and Vietnam will hold talks on maritime cooperation and security in Manila this week amid increasing tensions with China in the contested South China Sea. -(Reuters 29/7) Aggressive Chinese territorial claims bring risks: U.S. general

-(Focus Taiwan 29/7) Taiwan to build new pier in Spratlys: The Executive Yuan has agreed to earmark NT$3.3 billion (US$110.24 million) for construction of a new wharf on Ba Binh Island (Taiping Island), the largest islet in the Spratly archipelago in the South China Sea, a local newspaper reported Monday.

-(Abs-cbnnews 29/7) U.S. surveillance planes conduct patrols in South China Sea: A classified government document seen by Kyodo News on Friday confirmed that U.S. Navy surveillance planes conduct routine maritime patrol to monitor activities in the disputed South China Sea; (Bloomberg 29/7) U.S. to Push China for Fast South China Sea Code, Biden Says

-(The age 29/7) New coastguard a show of China's strength: China launched its revamped coastguard last week and immediately sent four ships, emblazoned with the new red, white and blue logo, to patrol waters off disputed islands in the nearby East China Sea; (Bworldonline 28/7) New warship deployed in October

-(BT 28/7) Abe vows sea help to the Philippines: JAPAN Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pledged increased maritime cooperation with the Philippines yesterday amid growing territorial disputes with regional rival China; (SCMP 28/7) Manila to move air force, navy near disputed waters in South China Sea