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China becomes 'elephant in the room' at tense Pacific Islands summit

Diplomacy | 2025-09-09

China becomes 'elephant in the room' at tense Pacific Islands summit

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.

China touts 'storm eye' drones; analysts see limits

Science & Technology | 2025-09-09

China touts 'storm eye' drones; analysts see limits

China claims new drone technology can create an 'electromagnetic storm eye' to shield its forces in battle, but analysts have their doubts.

Brunei hedges bets: aligns economy with China, security with the US

Diplomacy | 2025-09-08

Brunei hedges bets: aligns economy with China, security with the US

Brunei is walking a tightrope between China and the US and may have to make hard choices later.

Philippines, Australia conclude largest-ever joint drills as China pressures region

Capabilities | 2025-09-05

Philippines, Australia conclude largest-ever joint drills as China pressures region

Manila hopes the increased frequency of joint training with its partners will help deter China's aggression in the Indo-Pacific region, officials say.

China's 'Islamic diplomacy' in Xinjiang seeks to blunt Uyghur abuse criticism

Diplomacy | 2025-09-05

China's 'Islamic diplomacy' in Xinjiang seeks to blunt Uyghur abuse criticism

China hosts Islamic scholars on tours of Xinjiang, promoting 'stability' while facing global censure for its repression of Uyghurs.

China's military diplomacy pushes forward, with SE Asia as front-line focus

Diplomacy | 2025-09-04

China's military diplomacy pushes forward, with SE Asia as front-line focus

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.

China forces Thai gallery to censor art; curator flees to UK

Human Rights | 2025-09-04

China forces Thai gallery to censor art; curator flees to UK

Censors preyed on a Bangkok art exhibition after Chinese embassy pressure, forcing the removal of and alterations to exiled artists' works.

Scarborough Shoal collision exposes Chinese recklessness at sea

Security | 2025-09-03

Scarborough Shoal collision exposes Chinese recklessness at sea

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.

Xi hails 'unstoppable' China at Victory Day parade with Putin and Kim at his side

Diplomacy | 2025-09-03

Xi hails 'unstoppable' China at Victory Day parade with Putin and Kim at his side

Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a grandiose Victory Day parade in Beijing that showcased new missiles, drones and laser weapons.

Philippines defies Chinese pressure, secures BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal

Security | 2025-09-01

Philippines defies Chinese pressure, secures BRP Sierra Madre at Second Thomas Shoal

Manila is vowing to supply its troops at the grounded ship and calling any Chinese attempt to remove it a red line.