-(Indian express 6/9) Clinton visit fails to narrow US-China differences over SCS: The US and China Thursday failed to reach a consensus on how to resolve Beijing's territorial disputes with smaller nations in South China Sea

-(Channel new sasia 6/9) South China Sea territorial disputes a major issue for ASEAN: Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong aid the credibility of the regional grouping would be severely damaged, if ASEAN does not address the problem.

-(Washington post 6/9) From North Pacific to South China Sea, nationalism stoking bitter Asian island disputes: Nationalism has often been used by China’s communist leaders to cover up domestic problems — such as the economic slowdown the country is now facing, not to mention problems with a growing rich-poor divide and official corruption.

-(Channel news asia 5/9) China, US soften tone on sea dispute: China and the United States stepped back on Wednesday from sparring over the tense South China Sea as the Asian power told Secretary of State Hillary Clinton it would work on a code to manage disputes.

-(Reuters 5/9) China, U.S. divided over Syria, sea dispute, but vow goodwil: China and the United States were divided on Wednesday over how to end the bloodshed in Syria and defuse tension in the South China Sea and other global troublespots

-(State 5/9) Remarks With Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi

-(Xinhua 5/9) Commentary: Japan's buying Diaoyu Islands is flagrant move: The Japanese government has agreed to buy China's Diaoyu Islands from their so-called private owners, Japanese media confirmed Wednesday.

-(The globe andmail 5/9) A war over desolate Asian islets: It’s time for all countries in East Asia to remember Winston Churchill’s famous advice: “To jaw-jaw is always better than to war-war.”

-(Washington Post 5/9) Clinton, in Beijing, seeks Chinese accord on resolving South China Sea disputes: Clinton met late Tuesday with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi after arriving in China from Indonesia

-(Gmanetwork 5/9) China urges USA: Keep commitment to peace in West PHL Sea: China on Tuesday urged the United States to make “greater efforts” to maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea area.

-(Foreign Affairs 4/9) Island Grabbing in Asia: Why the South China Seas are So Tense : A desire for cheap and nearby energy will only increase, and as Asian economies grow, nationalistic impulses will become more assertive.

-(VOA 4/9) Will South China Sea Disputes Lead to War?: “The risk of conflict in the South China Sea is significant,” said analyst Bonnie S. Glaser in an article written for the Council on Foreign Affairs last April.

-(Reuters 4/9) China warns U.S. not to take sides in sea disputes: China warned the United States not to get involved in South China Sea territorial disputes on Tuesday as U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Beijing pledging to pass on a strong message on the need to calm regional tension.

-(Abs-cbnnews 4/9) Philippines hails Clinton remarks on South China Sea: Defence Secretary Voltaire Gazmin said Clinton's backing for a peaceful resolution of the disputes and the passage of a "code of conduct" were objectives the Philippines had also been seeking.

-(The Australian 4/9) Hillary Clinton's robust plan for South China Sea: Hillary Clinton has called upon China and the ASEAN nations to agree on a "robust code of conduct" for managing South China Sea territorial disputes in time for the East Asia Summit in November.

-(Manila Times 4/9) China warns vs. intervention as Clinton calls for Asean unity: China on Monday warned the United States against taking sides in territorial disputes as US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Indonesia

-(Philstar 3/9) Chinese leader thanks Cambodia for role in sea row: China’s premier has thanked Cambodia for its support in a Southeast Asian regional bloc amid tensions between Beijing and several nations over territorial disputes in the South China Sea.

-(Washington Times 3/9) Clinton urges ASEAN unity over South China Sea disputes: She also urged all involved to make “meaningful progress” on a process for ending conflicts by November.

-(AFP 3/9) Clinton warns against 'coercion' in South China Sea: US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton warned Monday against coercion in the conflict-riven South China Sea and voiced hope that Beijing would find a peaceful resolution with Southeast Asian nations.

-(Gmanetwork 3/9) DFA verifying reports of new Chinese structures in Panganiban Reef: “We will verify the information and the photo with the Department of National Defense,” DFA spokesperson Raul Hernandez told reporters Monday.

-(Xinhua 3/9) Cambodian PM's visit aims to enhance ties with China: The two-day visit of Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen to China had brought closer relations and cooperation in politics, economics, trade, investment and health between the two countries

-(Financial Times 3/9) US treads fine line over South China Sea: As part of its renewed strategic focus on Asia, the Obama administration has been trying to find a difficult balance between putting pressure on China to use diplomacy to resolve regional maritime disputes while remaining neutral on specific claims.

-(VOV 3/9) Vietnam, China hold strategic defence dialogue: The third Vietnam-China strategic defence dialogue took place in Hanoi on September 3, under the chairmanship of Vietnamese Deputy Minister of National Defense, Lieutenant General Nguyen Chi Vinh, and Chinese Senior Lieutenant General Ma Xiaotian.

-(Reuters 2/9) Asian giants seek better ties; China's defense minister in India: A rare visit to India by China's defense minister should help avoid flare-ups along the border between the nuclear-armed Asian giants at a time when Beijing is grappling with a change of leadership and friction in the South China Sea.

-(The Diplomat 2/9) China’s Greatest Challenge: Not America, But Itself: China faces tough economic, demographic and social issues it must deal with. Foreign affairs may take a back seat.

-(Wall Street Journal 2/9) Isle Spats Backdrop for Clinton's Asia Trip: Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is scheduled to tour parts of Asia over the coming week in what could be one of the Obama administration's last chances to address escalating territorial disputes across the region ahead of November elections.