-(Asia Times 9/2) Legality waves lap South China Sea: As tensions mount over the bids by the Philippines to internationalize the disputes, expect more discord than agreement in the year ahead. How a non-existent island became China's southernmost territory

-(Taipei Times 9/2) US report touts South China Sea riches: The undersea reserves of oil and natural gas in disputed areas are far higher than previously estimated, a US report said, and could prove to be even higher. China's deep-sea oil rig under repair after leaks found

-(Manila Standard Today 9/2) China won’t budge, continues to ignore Philippines on sea disputes: Beijing continues to ignore Manila’s move to bring its territorial dispute with China in the South China Sea before the Arbitral Tribunal, following reports that the Chinese recently built several “permanent” structures in the contested waters, aside from their continuing refusal to leave the Scarborough Shoal. Germany backs PHL call to settle West PHL Sea disputes through international law

-(PhilStar 9/2) ‘Chinese navy focused on sea row’: The Chinese navy is focused on war at sea, regularly intruding on the maritime rights of its neighbors in the East and South China Sea and challenging them under the rules of “what’s mine is mine and we’ll negotiate what’s yours,” a senior US Naval intelligence official said. Chinese Navy concludes patrol, training in South China Sea

-(PhilStar 7/2) Philippines seeks Germany's support on sea row: The Philippines has sought Germany's support for a "peaceful and durable solution" to the territorial dispute in the South China Sea. Taiwanese students, teachers to visit Spratly Islands

-(Kyodo News 7/2) ASEAN's new chief seeks early conduct of code in South China Sea: "If (the South China Sea issue is) not addressed properly, it could affect our ability on both sides to focus on strengthening our cooperation," Le Luong Minh, secretary general of the 10-member ASEAN, told Kyodo News in an interview Wednesday. ASEAN-China trade reaches record high

-(Smcp 7/2) Chinese delegates attend India aviation trade show for first time: Visit to aviation trade event is a first, and follows agreement to resume joint military exercises. The coming South China Sea war

-(Brunei Times 7/2) US vows support on sea code: The head of US Pacific Command said the United States pledges its support for Brunei to conclude a legally binding code of conduct in the South China Sea, while also urging closer relations between ASEAN and China. Challenges for Brunei as ASEAN Chair

-(New Strait Times 6/2) Has Manila broken ranks with Asean?: Is Manila telling the world that it has broken ranks with Asean? The way forward is not to break ranks but to mend fences with China. Manila row with Beijing takes toll on Philippine tourist arrivals

-(Smcp 6/2) China frigates 'aim radar' at Japanese amid sea dispute: Chinese frigates allegedly aimed weapons-targeting radar at a Japanese destroyer and helicopter in two incidents last month, prompting Tokyo to lodge a protest with Beijing on Tuesday amid tensions over a territorial dispute in the East China Sea. Japan says China aimed military radar at Japanese ship near disputed islands

-(ABS-CBN News 6/2) Philippines concerned over China drills, patrol in disputed waters: The Philippines fears tension will further rise if reports on China’s plan for a frigate drill and patrol in the South China Sea are true. Reported Chinese naval drills a 'serious concern' – DFA

-(PhilStar 4/2) US guided missile destroyer to visit Subic Bay: One of the US Navy's most advanced warship, the Arleigh Burke-class guided missile destroyer USS Stockdale (DDG-106), will make a routine port visit to Subic Bay, Zambales on Tuesday, February 5th. The Pivot Didn't Cause China's Misbehavior

-(CNTV 4/2) Chinese naval fleet conducts training in South China Sea: Three advanced Chinese warships have conducted various combat training exercises involving helicopters on board vessels in the South China Sea. They are part of the first ocean manoeuvres conducted by the Chinese Navy in 2013.

-(IPS 4/2) India Sails Into Troubled South China Sea: With territorial tensions in the South China Sea entering a new phase of confrontation, there are signs of growing Indian involvement in regional affairs.Rethinking ASEAN Integration

-(Vietnamplus 3/2) Old maps on display in Khanh Hoa: Copies of four old maps testifying to Vietnam’s sovereignty over Hoang Sa (Paracel) and Truong Sa (Spratly) archipelagoes in the East Sea (South China Sea) were on display at many public places in the central coastal province of Khanh Hoa on February 2nd.-(Gmanetwork 3/2) Chinese ships' drills no cause for tension — Palace: Malacañang on Sunday said it sees no problem with the entry of a Chinese navy fleet into the West Philippine Sea (South China Sea) for patrols and drills.

-(Rappler 3/2) Arbitration will not solve SCS dispute – expert: Taking China to an international arbitration court over the West Philippine Sea will not revolve the territorial dispute even if the panel rules in favor of the Philippines, an expert said on Thursday, January 31.

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