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Asian countries accumulate weapons as China tensions grow

Kyodo News
Posted at Mar 14 12:53 PM

Some Asian and Oceanian nations are ramping up weapons purchases as they become increasingly wary of China's growing regional ambition, a report published by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute showed Monday. Read more »

PH shares lose ground amid geopolitical tensions

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Mar 04 11:52 PM

Philippine shares lose ground on Friday as geopolitical tensions overshadow a steady inflation report. Read more »

PH starts in-country relocation of Filipinos in Ukraine

Benise Balaoing, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 24 09:38 AM

The Philippine government is relocating Filipinos in Ukraine amid the country’s escalating tensions with Russia, an official said Thursday. Read more »

PH moves OFWs to 'safer grounds' amid tension in Ukraine

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Feb 23 05:59 PM

(UPDATE) The Philippine government has begun moving Filipinos in Ukraine to 'safe grounds, officials said Wednesday, as Russian troops were reportedly positioned near parts of Eastern Ukraine. Read more »

Indonesia to buy French warplanes as Paris boosts Asia ties

Lucie Godeau, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Feb 10 07:38 PM

France has been bolstering ties with long-time partners including Japan and India, as well as turning to Southeast Asian nations such as Indonesia. Read more »

US-China tensions may jeopardize security in E. Asia in 2022

Tomoyuki Tachikawa, Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 03 05:07 PM

US-North Korea talks on denuclearization and sanctions relief are almost certain to make no headway. Read more »

White House: Biden, Putin to hold phone call Thursday

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Dec 30 05:37 AM

Presidents Biden and Putin will speak by telephone Thursday amid high tension on Ukraine ahead of US-Russia talks next month, the White House says. Read more »

US eyes boosting Indo-Pacific military budget amid China threat

Minnie Chan, South China Morning Post
Posted at Dec 11 11:53 AM

US plans to channel US$7.1 billion in defense spending to the Indo-Pacific region in the next financial year to counter a rising China will escalate confrontation between the two powers, analysts say. Read more »

US, China top military officials set to meet

Catherine Wong and Minnie Chan, South China Morning Post
Posted at Dec 02 01:41 PM

China and the US are preparing for a meeting between their top military officials amid rising tensions over Taiwan and an arms race over the most lethal hypersonic weapons. Read more »

China conducts military drills near Taiwan Strait

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Nov 27 09:40 PM

Tensions between Beijing and Washington have soared over the fate of democratic self-ruled Taiwan, which China has vowed to one day retake. Read more »

Taiwan hints military training with US in Guam

Lawrence Chung, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 03 01:17 PM

Taiwan has sent troops to the US island territory of Guam for training and joint exercises, its defense minister appeared to confirm, days after the admission that the Americans were training its forces on the island. Read more »

Why tensions are rising over Taiwan

Francesco Fontemaggi, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 29 07:28 AM

For now, the Biden administration appears to be seeking steps to support Taiwan without triggering a crisis. Read more »

US 'very concerned' over China's hypersonic test

Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 19 10:45 AM

The United States is "very concerned" about China's hypersonic missile tests, US disarmament ambassador Robert Wood said Monday, after reports that Beijing launched one with a nuclear capacity in August. Read more »

China’s Xi: Reunification with Taiwan ‘will be realized’

Poornima Weerasekara, Agence France-Presse
Posted at Oct 09 09:14 PM

Tensions between Beijing and Taipei have soared days after record numbers of Chinese warplanes crossed into the democratic island's air defense zone. Read more »

Universal Studios Beijing opens amid uneasy US-China ties

Reuters
Posted at Sep 20 11:28 AM

Universal Studios' Beijing resort was set to open its doors to the public on Monday after a two-decade wait, including delays because of COVID-19. Read more »

Kamala Harris visits Singapore to deepen ties

Nandita Bose and Aradhana Aravindan, Reuters
Posted at Aug 23 07:11 AM

US Vice President Kamala Harris will meet Singapore's leaders on Monday on the first working day of a trip to Southeast Asia aimed at bolstering ties as part of Washington's efforts to counter China's growing influence. Read more »

US defense chief to highlight freedom of the seas in Southeast Asia visit

Willard Cheng, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 22 01:19 PM

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Tuesday he would emphasize his country's commitment to freedom of the seas when he visits Southeast Asia this month. Read more »

US bans imports of solar panel material from Chinese company

Karen Freifeld, Michael Martina and David Shepardson, Reuters
Updated as of Jun 24 08:53 AM

The Biden administration on Wednesday ordered a ban on US imports of a key solar panel material from Chinese-based Hoshine Silicon Industry Co over forced labor allegations, said two sources briefed on the matter. Read more »

China gripped by insecurity, Australia's most senior diplomat says

Colin Packham, Reuters
Posted at Jun 23 06:25 PM

CANBERRA - China is insecure and defensive which means it perceives threats where there are none, Australia's most senior diplomat said on Wednesday. Read more »

US defense chief tells Pentagon to sharpen focus on China

Agence France-Presse
Updated as of Jun 10 11:40 AM

US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin directed the Pentagon on Wednesday to sharpen its focus on China, which the United States has tagged as its top strategic rival.   Read more »