Security
China raises military spending despite economic headwinds, eyes Taiwan
Diplomacy
Japan boosts Pacific cooperation for free, open seas
Security
Philippines steps up patrols as Chinese harassment persists in W. Philippine Sea
Capabilities
Troops from 30 nations join Cobra Gold, demonstrating strength, military ties
Security
Sharp drop in Chinese military aircraft near Taiwan raises questions
Analysts are debating whether silent skies over the Taiwan Strait represent a political gesture for the 'two sessions' under way in Beijing or a tactical deception.
Crime & Justice
OpenAI confirms use of ChatGPT by Chinese-linked cyberattack campaign
Politics
Taiwanese opposition suggests downsized defense spending plan
India launches first chip assembly plant, targets supply chain resilience
New Delhi is pitching the Gujarat site as an early building block for a domestic semiconductor ecosystem as firms look to diversify production beyond East Asia.
Indonesia taps state budget to repay rail debt to China as losses mount
China touted a railroad project as requiring no financial contribution from Indonesia. Now Jakarta is planning to spend $70.8 million annually on servicing debt to China.
Capabilities
Japanese ruling party moves to strengthen intelligence gathering
Politics
Philippines, US, Japan extend joint drills to Bashi Channel off Taiwan
Politics
India taps e-waste to secure critical mineral supply
Politics
US seeks partners to deploy secure smartphones across Indo-Pacific markets
Politics
US Marines voice confidence in Pacific posture, stress partner role
Politics
US to expand missile deployments in Philippines despite Chinese objections
Politics
China 'massively expanded' nuclear arsenal: Washington
Politics
China targets Japanese companies over military ties
Politics
Indian strategic concerns arise over Sino-Bangladeshi cooperation
Politics
Chinese arms exports face fresh scrutiny over unreliability, deficient maintenance
Politics
Philippine senator urges 'continuous' pushback on China during Thitu visit
Politics
US Army expands rotations in Philippines to facilitate S. China Sea deterrence
Politics
Japan delivers 5 coastal radars to Philippines
Politics
Report: China-backed cyber groups escalate global attacks, target critical infrastructure
Politics
Japan's Takaichi formally reappointed as PM, leans into security and US ties
