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Is China a global threat or the next big stabiliser as Trump puts the US in retreat?
As US leadership wanes under Trump, is China set to become the world’s next stabiliser — or does its rise pose a new global ...
Darwin port dispute shows not all Chinese stakes pose security threat
Beijing's ownership of critical infrastructure has been growing steadily over the years, but Trump's new administration is ...
'Confrontation' in South China Sea as US Ally Challenges Beijing
Tuesday's maritime confrontation occurred when three Chinese coast guard ships challenged a group of Philippine vessels about ...
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Philippines accuses China vessels of harassment near Spratly Islands in SCS
CHINESE Coast Guard (CCG) vessels carried out “dangerous maneuvers” against Philippine ships deploying fishing devices at disputed features in the South China Sea (SCS) this week, the Philippine Coast ...
Southeast Asian nations look to hedge their way out of troubled waters in the South China Sea
Malaysia, Vietnam and the Philippines have all attempted to counter Chinese claims to waters within their exclusive economic ...
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The Strategic Conundrum Facing Southeast Asia’s Small Air Forces
Strapped for cash, the region’s militaries are faced with a choice between pursuing war-fighting capabilities or restricting ...