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
Diplomacy
Xi Jinping visits Pyongyang as China stays silent on denuclearization
Security
China leads nuclear buildup as global risks rise, SIPRI warns
Security
China exploits Japan-Philippines sea boundary talks to undermine Taiwan
Beijing has accompanied a doctored viral map with unprecedented law enforcement patrols east of Taiwan. Its state media now describe those waters as China's 'near seas.'
Security
China's growing military reach raises risk to Australia, report warns
Security
UK, Australia and New Zealand express concern over China's military exercises around Taiwan
U.S. Coast Guard joins Philippine patrol near Scarborough Shoal for first time
China answered the drills with patrols of its own, while Manila and Washington reaffirmed their alliance at a Singapore defense summit.
China bans N. Zealand lawmakers, expels NY Times reporter over Taiwan
Recent actions against foreign lawmakers and an NY Times reporter signal a broader effort to isolate Taiwan, say analysts.
Capabilities
India bolsters regional defense ties through multinational PRAGATI exercise
Security
China's 'Transparent Ocean' project challenges allied submarine stealth
Security
Palau's Whipps defends Taiwanese ties amid China's pressure
Security
India, China continue border talks amid lingering distrust
Security
Tomahawk missile makes history in U.S.-Philippines Balikatan military exercise
Security
Philippines, Vietnam declare South China Sea peace 'nonnegotiable,' upgrade ties
Security
Japan rejects Beijing’s 'new militarism' criticism, vows defense buildup
Security
China tapping Australian research for military technology, report warns
Security
Philippines, Japan elevate ties, launch intelligence and arms talks
Security
U.S. seeks 'stable equilibrium' with China in Asia: Hegseth
Security
Vietnam expands Spratly outposts as China resumes land reclamation
Security
Naval modernization boosts longer deployments in W. Philippine Sea, Manila says
Security
China's seabed mineral atlas draws strategic scrutiny
Security
Taiwanese drone exports soar as Ukraine war drives demand
Security
Quad alliance pledges $20 billion for critical minerals, launches Pacific infrastructure project
