-(Sputnik News 8/3) Chinese Premier: Expand military presence in South, East China Seas: Li proposed more military units in "offshore locations," a clear nod to China’s claims over the artificial Spratly and Paracel islands.

-(Forbes 8/3) Beijing is changing its tone in South China Sea disputes, adapting to the American position -- freedom of navigation?

-(PhilStar 6/3) US ramps up South China Sea patrols, as President Donald Trump's administration weighs options of how to reassure allies and respond to an assertive China.

-(Lawfareblog 6/3) Tracking compliance with the South China Sea Arbitral Award: China’s 2017 Summer Fishing Moratorium May Rekindle Conflict with the Philippines