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China's growing military reach raises risk to Australia, report warns
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UK, Australia and New Zealand express concern over China's military exercises around Taiwan
Capabilities
Australia boosts maritime surveillance as China steps up Indo-Pacific naval activity
Economy
Australia advances $486.7 million project to reduce reliance on Chinese rare earths
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India advances theatre command reform to strengthen deterrence of China
The proposed restructuring would place India's service branches under unified commands, with a new Northern Theatre Command aimed against China.
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Taiwan's HIMARS live-fire drill extends strike reach against China
Security
China exploits Japan-Philippines sea boundary talks to undermine Taiwan
Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang as China stays silent on denuclearization
China dropped denuclearization language from the summit readout; Beijing has shifted from mediator to strategic partner, say analysts.
China leads nuclear buildup as global risks rise, SIPRI warns
China expanded its nuclear arsenal faster than any other country over the past year, while nuclear-armed states increasingly deployed warheads to operational forces.
Capabilities
U.S. Coast Guard joins Philippine patrol near Scarborough Shoal for first time
Security
China bans N. Zealand lawmakers, expels NY Times reporter over Taiwan
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India bolsters regional defense ties through multinational PRAGATI exercise
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China's 'Transparent Ocean' project challenges allied submarine stealth
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Palau's Whipps defends Taiwanese ties amid China's pressure
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India, China continue border talks amid lingering distrust
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Tomahawk missile makes history in U.S.-Philippines Balikatan military exercise
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Philippines, Vietnam declare South China Sea peace 'nonnegotiable,' upgrade ties
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Japan rejects Beijing’s 'new militarism' criticism, vows defense buildup
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China tapping Australian research for military technology, report warns
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Philippines, Japan elevate ties, launch intelligence and arms talks
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U.S. seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia: Hegseth
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Vietnam expands Spratly outposts as China resumes land reclamation
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Naval modernization boosts longer deployments in W. Philippine Sea, Manila says
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China's seabed mineral atlas draws strategic scrutiny
