1. Only 100 soldiers have been left in the city to guard American diplomatic personnel at the British Embassy on the western sea front.
2. The Philippines said this week it was looking to form a united front on the South China Sea issue among ASEAN members meeting on Bali.
3. The cold front also took its toll on shipping in the Bohai Sea Thursday.
4. Strong gales have continued in the South China Sea after a strong cold front hit the area.
5. Tiny flower pots made out of burr oak caps and acorns are set on front steps made from palm stems and sea grape leaves.