China says US patrols raise tensions in Taiwan Strait | South China Sea News
China angered by second US “freedom of navigation exercise” this month in Asia Pacific waters. China’s Ministry of Defence has
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US sends destroyer near Paracel Islands angering China | South China Sea News
The US says sailing near disputed islands was a ‘freedom of navigation operation’ while China calls it ‘illegal’. The United
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NATO declares China a security challenge for the first time | Politics News
NATO has listed China as one of its strategic priorities for the first time, saying Beijing’s ambitions and its “coercive
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US defence secretary chides China over ‘provocative’ behaviour | Politics News
Lloyd Austin tells key security summit that Beijing’s military activities around Taiwan threaten stability. United States Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin
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China says Australia military planes in S China Sea are a threat | South China Sea News
Beijing says Australia military aircraft in the South China Sea region threaten its sovereignty and security. China said that its
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What’s at stake as Australia’s Albanese visits Indonesia? | Politics News
Medan, Indonesia – Australia’s Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong are due to arrive in
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US senators defy China’s threats with unannounced visit to Taiwan | Police News
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has heightened fears China might seek to annex its smaller neighbour by force. A delegation of
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Australia and UK deepen security ties, amid China worries | Politics News
Two countries say there has been ‘significant progress’ in AUKUS plan for Australia to acquire nuclear-powered submarines. The United Kingdom
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US approves major $14bn arms sale to Indonesia | Weapons News
US to sell Indonesia up to 36 F-15 fighter jets, engines and related equipment, including munitions and communications. The Biden
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US Navy working to recover F35 from South China Sea | South China Sea News
Multimillion-dollar fighter plane fell into the disputed waters after a landing accident on Monday in which seven sailors were hurt.
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