- (Project Syndicate 31/10) China’s Trouble with the Neighbors: Why do China’s neighbors choose to neglect its interests? And why, despite China’s rise, do its authorities seem increasingly unable to secure Chinese lives and commercial interests abroad? Obama and Asia’s Two Futures: Asia’s choice is clear: either the region embraces a multilateral structure of peace, or it will find itself constrained by a system of strategic military alliances.- (First Post 1/11) The limits of power: Why China is a ‘bad neighbour’: China’s neighbours will not be reliably good to Chinese interests unless and until China begins to provide essential public goods – not just commerce, but also full-fledged regional governance based on the rule of law, respect for human rights, and regional economic growth.
- (Reuters 31/10) China again warns foreign oil firms on South China Sea exploration: We hope foreign companies do not get involved in disputed waters for oil and gas exploration and development. This position has been consistent,’ Hong said, when asked whether China plans to ask Exxon Mobil to withdraw from its oil and gas deal with Vietnam; (MIC 31/10) Exxon Mobil (XOM) Down 1.4% after China Warns Foreign Companies on S. China Sea Exploration; (Upstream Online 31/10) Beijing in fresh South China Sea warning: China could again be giving ExxonMobil the jitters after the former reiterated its stance against companies drilling in the disputed South China Sea.
- (Financial Times 30/10) Concern at assertive China and maritime uncertainty: Japan’s prime minister has called for closer co-operation among regional neighbours to persuade China’s increasingly assertive military to abide by common maritime rules.
- (Foreign Policy 27/10) Make wealth not war in Asia: Rather than promising to enhance the U.S. military presence in the Asia-Pacific region, Panetta ought to be talking about reducing it and investing the savings in making America economically competitive.
- (Canberra Times 31/10) US shifts its focus on China: Obama has come to realise the importance of India and China's ambitions in the South Chine Sea.
- (Jakarta Post 31/10) Five reasons why Southeast Asia is wary about China: Everything China does is magnified a billion-fold: Its cough becomes a roar; its twitch, a flexing bicep.
- (Eurasia Review 30/10)  I. What Explains China’s Hypnotic Spell? with a certain adroitness in approach, India can set about creating an environment conducive to a mutually beneficial entente cordiale with China.