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Philippines, Japan sign military logistics pact, unveil defense and broadband grants
Security
India approves agile battle groups for deployment along Chinese border
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Vietnamese party chief To Lam 'unanimously' reelected
Security
Top Chinese military official under investigation
Security
Philippines, US hold joint drills near Scarborough Shoal
Naval and air units from both sides trained near Scarborough Shoal, which China illegally occupied in 2012. The shoal lies well within the Philippines' Exclusive Economic Zone.
Diplomacy
Philippines pushes to conclude S. China Sea code
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US warship makes 1st call at Cambodia's Chinese-renovated naval base
China tries to block senior Taiwanese officials' Europe visits
Europeans are pushing back against China's supposed 'legal advice,' even as some smaller countries weigh the risks of offending Beijing.
Koizumi, Hegseth pledge stronger Japan-US deterrence, expand missile output
Japan's defense minister used a Washington visit to lock in more-extensive drills, a stronger posture around Japan's southwest and talks to ramp up joint missile production.
Economy
Japan sets tourism record in 2025, but Chinese boycott clouds outlook
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Indian government faces backlash over plan to ease curbs on Chinese investment
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Philippines, China escalate war of words over W. Philippine Sea
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US commander recasts Korea as Indo-Pacific hub
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Japanese PM calls snap election for February 8
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US, Taiwan reach deal on cutting tariffs, boosting chip investment
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China's birth rate hits record low
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Philippine navy expands seabed surveillance amid undersea cable spying fears
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US carrier drills in S. China Sea as Taiwan tensions rise
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S. Korean, Japanese leaders signal cautious reset with drum duet
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India pushes back after China slams Bollywood film on 2020 Galwan clash
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India, Germany seek to boost defense industry ties
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US, Philippines inspect new Batanes base at key Luzon Strait chokepoint
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Takaichi, S. Korea's Lee confer on 'regional stability'
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India strengthens ties with Taiwan
