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Beijing unmoved by environmental damage from its South China Sea dredging, construction
Felix Kim The People’s Republic of China’s (PRC) ongoing construction of artificial features in the South China Sea has devastated the region’s maritime environment, destroying coral reefs and threatening fish…
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Philippines bolsters military presence after ‘Chinese activities’ near islands
Reuters The Philippines National Defense Department in mid-December 2022 ordered a strengthened military presence in the South China Sea after monitoring “Chinese activities” in disputed waters near a strategic Philippine…
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Jakarta shows defense diplomacy power with Fiji, Singapore deals
Gusty Da Costa Indonesia’s defense cooperation with Indo-Pacific partners expanded in early December 2022 when the country’s People’s Representative Council ratified two agreements, one each with Fiji and Singapore. The…
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ROK forces establish headquarters to upgrade response to North’s missile provocations
Felix Kim South Korea has established a nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) response headquarters to improve coordination of counter actions to North Korea’s continued missile provocations. The command…
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Taiwan extends compulsory military service to 1 year
The Associated Press Taiwan will extend its compulsory military service from four months to one year starting in January 2024 as the self-governed island faces military, diplomatic and trade pressure…
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Showcase of military technology in 2022 displays commitment to innovation in year ahead
FORUM Staff From the debut of the United States’ B-21 Raider stealth bomber to cross-domain trainings on multinational levels, Indo-Pacific nations in 2022 showcased their commitments to military technology advances…
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Chinese government can monitor citizens despite dropping COVID-19 app
Radio Free Asia The Chinese government still has vast amounts of data on its citizens’ movements, despite pausing an unpopular COVID-19 tracker app in the wake of nationwide protests, analysts…
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U.S. backs Philippines call for China to respect international law of the sea
Radio Free Asia The Philippines’ criticism of persistent incursions into its waters by the People’s Republic of China (PRC) has drawn support from its ally the United States, which blasted…
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PLA aggression in Taiwan Strait could wreak havoc on global economy
FORUM Staff The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) People’s Liberation Army (PLA) flew a record 18 nuclear-capable bombers over the Taiwan Strait in mid-December 2022, yet another attempt to pressure the…
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As OBOR faces more hurdles, Xi may be eyeing another rebranding
FORUM Staff Nearly a decade after it was unveiled with much fanfare, Beijing’s One Belt, One Road (OBOR) infrastructure scheme continues to trail controversy in its path, prompting speculation that…
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