-(The Financial Express 11/10) From San Francisco to the South China Sea: China doesn’t want US interference & prefers bilaterals with regional claimants that it can more easily dominate. –(VOA 10/10) ASEAN: No Breakthrough on South China Sea Issue

-(The Sydney Morning Herald 10/10) Australia warns of conflict risk in South China Sea: Armed conflict in the South and East China seas cannot be ruled out, Australian Prime MinisterTony Abbott has admitted after talks with world leaders including China and Japan. –(The Australian 10/10) ASEAN to defuse tensions over South China Sea 

-(Vietnamplus 10/10) Regional architecture works for peaceful East Asia: Vietnamese Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung highlighted the importance of creating and promoting a regional architecture for peace, security and prosperity in East Asia at the 8th East Asia Summit (EAS) in Brunei on October 10.

-(QDND 10/10) Vietnamese, Filipino armies set sight on closer links: High-ranking officers of the Vietnamese and Filipino armies have agreed to enhance cooperation between their navies, maritime police, air and ground forces in a move to push forward defence ties between the two nations. -(Vietnamplus 10/10) Prime Ministers of Vietnam, Australia meet in Brunei

-(Xinhua 10/10) ASEAN, China vow to maintain peace, stability in South China Sea: ASEAN and China reaffirmed here on Wednesday the importance of maintaining peace, stability and maritime security in the South China Sea, pledging to ensure a full and effective implementation of the Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea (DOC). -(Nationmultimedia 9/10) Asean pushes China for speedier talks on South China Sea

-(ABS-CBN News 10/10) Philippines seeks return to status quo in South China Sea: President Aquino urged members of the ASEAN to return to the status quo in the South China Sea.

-(Reuters 9/10) U.S., Japan press China on South China Sea dispute: U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry will press China and Southeast Asian nations to discuss the South China Sea dispute at an Asian summit, a senior U.S. official said, despite Beijing's reluctance to address the issue in public forums. -(Channel NewsAsia 9/10) Obama says "no lasting damage" from Asia absence 

-(Channel NewsAsia 9/10) China premier calls for "peace" in South China Sea: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang called Wednesday for a South China Sea of "peace, friendship and cooperation" as he extended a hand to Southeast Asian leaders wary of Beijing's territorial claims in the strategic waters.

-(The Bangkok Post 9/10) Asean summit to talk trade, China Sea: Festering territorial disputes provide the backdrop for an Asian summit kicking off Wednesday with China flexing its diplomatic muscle in the absence of a grounded President Barack Obama.-(Channel NewsAsia 8/10) US and China tussle for trade dominance at APEC

-(Vietnamplus 8/10) Artistic exchange seeks support for fishermen: An artistic exchange themed “Connecting with the East Sea ” was held in Hanoi on October 7th with the aim to mobilise support for fishermen who are earning their living on traditional fishing grounds in the East Sea.

-(The Diplomat 8/10) With Russia’s Help, Vietnam Adopts A2/AD Strategy: By the end of this year the naval balance of power in the South China Sea will begin to alter when Vietnam takes delivery of its first Kilo-class fast attack submarines. –(The Diplomat 8/10) The Philippines is Building a New Naval Base in South China Sea

-(CogitAsia 8/10) Japan’s Pivot Should Be Sustained: View from Southeast Asia: Japan has always been an important economic player and enjoys positive public sentiment in most Southeast Asian countries, but its policy toward Southeast Asia never went beyond the 1977 Fukuda doctrine, in which Japan stressed the building of mutual trust with Southeast Asia and pledged to forever renounce military power but it has never risen to a regional leadership role. 

-(Global Times 8/10) China to join Russia in maintaining security in Asia-Pacific: Chinese President Xi Jinping said Monday that China would like to work with Russia to guarantee security and stability in the Asia-Pacific region. -(Reuters 8/10) CNOOC issues exploration tender, includes South China sea blocks

-(GMA Network 8/10) China may smother South China Sea agenda at regional forum: China will likely exploit the absence of the US president at a major Asian regional summit this week to brush off attempts to focus on the South China Sea dispute as Beijing continues to bolster its influence over the strategic waterway.

-(InterAksyon 7/10) PH planning to acquire 3 submarines, other military assets: The Philippines plans to acquire three submarines and among many other military assets, Northern Luzon Command head Major Gen. Gregorio Pio Catapang says in a paper cited by the state-run Philippine News Agency. –(NHK World 7/10) Japan, Indonesia agree on maritime disputes

–(Xinhua 7/10) China advocates direct talks of South China Sea countries: China said on Monday that the involvement of countries outside the South China Sea region on the maritime disputes will only complicate the situation. -(Xinhua 7/10) China to promote mutually beneficial cooperation with ASEAN

-(Reuters 6/10) China warns U.S., Japan, Australia not to gang up in sea disputes: China said on Monday the United States, Australia and Japan should not use their alliance as an excuse to intervene in territorial disputes in the East China Sea and South China Sea, and urged them to refrain from inflaming regional tensions. 

-(Nationmultimedia 7/10) China plays down friction over maritime claims: Chinese officials have portrayed the Asian power as a reliable and peace-loving close neighbour of Southeast Asia, at a time when top Chinese leaders make official visits to the region.

-(Xinhua 6/10) China aims for mutually-beneficial ties with neighbors: Chinese Premier Li Keqiang's upcoming Southeast Asia trip due on Wednesday, aims to build a mutually-beneficial and win-win relationship with its neighbors.

-(Philippine Daily Inquirer 5/10) Kerry to play lead US role at Asia summits: Nearly a decade after his unsuccessful 2004 bid for the White House, John Kerry is getting the chance to be presidential as he fills in for US President Barack Obama at heads of state summits in Asia. PH not concerned by Obama’s absence from APEC, ASEAN meets