Diplomacy | 2025-09-09
Solomon Islands opposition MP Peter Kenilorea says Beijing ordered his exclusion from government, a stark sign of China's grip on the summit's host nation.
Science & Technology | 2025-09-09
China claims new drone technology can create an 'electromagnetic storm eye' to shield its forces in battle, but analysts have their doubts.
Diplomacy | 2025-09-08
Brunei is walking a tightrope between China and the US and may have to make hard choices later.
Capabilities | 2025-09-05
Manila hopes the increased frequency of joint training with its partners will help deter China's aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, officials say.
Diplomacy | 2025-09-05
China hosts Islamic scholars on tours of Xinjiang, promoting 'stability' while facing global censure for its repression of Uyghurs.
Diplomacy | 2025-09-04
China is stepping up military diplomacy through senior-level visits, naval port calls and joint exercises, reshaping the landscape of security cooperation in Southeast Asia and beyond.
Human Rights | 2025-09-04
Censors preyed on a Bangkok art exhibition after Chinese embassy pressure, forcing the removal of and alterations to exiled artists' works.
Security | 2025-09-03
The crash of two Chinese ships in Scarborough Shoal badly damaged one and reportedly killed two Chinese crew members. One vessel had been recklessly chasing a Philippine patrol boat.
Diplomacy | 2025-09-03
Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a grandiose Victory Day parade in Beijing that showcased new missiles, drones and laser weapons.
Security | 2025-09-01
Manila is vowing to supply its troops at the grounded ship and calling any Chinese attempt to remove it a red line.