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		<title>China’s research ships linger longer than others near undersea cables, study shows</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 25 Oct 2026 14:00:59 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[FORUM Staff China’s research vessels spend disproportionately more time near critical undersea communications cables across the Pacific than vessels from nearly 50 other nations, a new analysis found. The findings demonstrate a “persistent pattern of activity in locations where undersea data could have significant military value,” according to the October 2026 analysis by the Center &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>New Zealand boosting Fiji’s cybersecurity capabilities amid suspected China-linked hacking</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 24 Oct 2026 14:00:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reuters New Zealand’s intelligence agency will help enhance Fiji’s security sector after United States warnings of suspected China-linked cyber intrusions highlighted concerns about vulnerabilities in the Pacific Island Country. Fiji said it approved a six-month partnership with the New Zealand Security Intelligence Service (NZSIS), funded by Wellington, to assess its intelligence structure and recommend reforms. &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>Chinese militia boat spotted for first time off eastern Taiwan</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2026 16:46:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Reuters A Chinese militia boat, operating with two other vessels, was spotted off Taiwan’s Pacific coast in August 2026, the first known sighting of such a craft in the sensitive area. The Minfudingyu 07902, a fishing boat that doubles as a militia vessel, was operating with a China Coast Guard cutter and the research vessel &#8230;]]></description>
		
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		<title>U.S. Space Forces-Japan integrates regional advisors to deepen alliance</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Oct 2026 14:00:07 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Capt. Tisha Yates/U.S. Pacific Air Forces U.S. Space Forces-Japan is pioneering a collaborative approach to international partnership by integrating specialized regional space advisors (RSA) into daily operations. The command recently welcomed several RSA augmentees to Yokota Air Base, Japan, marking the first time the nascent program has deployed tactical-level advisors to bolster the regional service &#8230;]]></description>
		
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