Diplomacy
Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang as China stays silent on denuclearization
Security
China leads nuclear buildup as global risks rise, SIPRI warns
Capabilities
U.S. Coast Guard joins Philippine patrol near Scarborough Shoal for first time
Politics
China bans N. Zealand lawmakers, expels NY Times reporter over Taiwan
Security
UK, Australia and New Zealand express concern over China's military exercises around Taiwan
The declaration was Australia's third in five days stressing Taiwan Strait stability, following joint statements with New Zealand and Germany.
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
India bolsters regional defense ties through multinational PRAGATI exercise
The inaugural iteration of PRAGATI brought together troops from 12 partner nations as India seeks to forge regional security ties across the Indo-Pacific.
China's 'Transparent Ocean' project challenges allied submarine stealth
An Indonesian fisherman found a device tied to China's undersea surveillance push. Beijing is aiming to monitor key chokepoints.
Diplomacy
Palau's Whipps defends Taiwanese ties amid China's pressure
Economy
India, China continue border talks amid lingering distrust
Economy
Tomahawk missile makes history in U.S.-Philippines Balikatan military exercise
Economy
Philippines, Vietnam declare South China Sea peace 'nonnegotiable,' upgrade ties
Economy
Japan rejects Beijing’s 'new militarism' criticism, vows defense buildup
Economy
China tapping Australian research for military technology, report warns
Economy
Philippines, Japan elevate ties, launch intelligence and arms talks
Economy
U.S. seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia: Hegseth
Economy
Vietnam expands Spratly outposts as China resumes land reclamation
Economy
Naval modernization boosts longer deployments in W. Philippine Sea, Manila says
Economy
China's seabed mineral atlas draws strategic scrutiny
Economy
Taiwanese drone exports soar as Ukraine war drives demand
Economy
Quad alliance pledges $20 billion for critical minerals, launches Pacific infrastructure project
Economy
Dutch warship visits Manila
Economy
Sony-TSMC sensor venture strengthens Japan's AI supply chain ambitions
