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China-Philippines relations
Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks warnings for Philippines
However, a ‘delicate balance’ should still be maintained to avoid any escalation, analysts warn.
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Mainland China
Taiwan war game triggers US questions over its ‘will to fight’ if PLA attacks
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China’s military drills
What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?
13 Jun 2025 - 10:00PM
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The Philippines
‘Any time, any place’: Philippine army to be deployed to South China Sea islands
Manila aims to boost the Philippine military’s capacity to coordinate across its services and counter China’s maritime assertiveness.
13 Jun 2025 - 7:39PM
Human trafficking
Letters
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Indonesia must tackle human trafficking better. Here’s how
Readers discuss gaps in Indonesia’s fight against human trafficking, the missing piece in Hong Kong’s national security strategy, and taxi licences.
13 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM
US-China relations
Opinion
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Trump’s fundamental mistake is in seeing China as America’s problem
The US president fails to grasp that a rising China is a new question to answer, not an old mistake to correct.
13 Jun 2025 - 11:27AM
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Trump and Xi won’t allow ‘free-fall’ in relations, Hass says
Think tank director and former diplomat sees Donald Trump and Xi Jinping as both being key to any change in the political trajectory in China-US ties.
12 Jun 2025 - 4:10PM
South China Sea
Chinese vessel grounding: concern in Philippines over new grey-zone tactic
Experts say China could be ‘testing’ the Philippines’ operational response amid mounting pressure over Manila’s recent defence partnerships.
12 Jun 2025 - 12:00PM
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Hong Kong economy
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To make a marina tourism splash, Hong Kong needs more than infrastructure
Readers discuss the city’s yacht berth plans, ferry service coverage, and halal certification system.
12 Jun 2025 - 11:30AM
Japan
Is Japan’s increased surveillance of remote islands a link to China activity?
Deployments may be to islands already with radar capabilities, but experts say the plan is not a response to recent Chinese maritime presence.
12 Jun 2025 - 3:27PM
Science
Mainland China scientists build electronic war game for Taiwan and nearby waters
Ultra-detailed simulation covers vast theatre with thousands of surface elements and runs on an ordinary laptop, they said.
12 Jun 2025 - 8:00AM
US-China relations
Opinion
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Why US defence chief’s attack on China won’t find favour in Southeast Asia
The US is playing up the ‘China threat’ and wants allies in Asia to increase defence spending, but it may find this to be a hard sell.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Diplomacy
Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou to return to mainland China despite warnings
Beijing welcomes former KMT chairman and Ma Ying-jeou Foundation CEO stresses importance of stable cross-strait relations amid tariff war.
11 Jun 2025 - 8:08PM
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China-Japan relations
China’s military says Japan ‘breaching pacifist constitution’ with missile tests
Official PLA newspaper attacks Tokyo’s increased ability to strike long-range targets and its ‘beggar-thy-neighbour’ approach to security.
11 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
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China-Japan relations
China and Japan must beat mutual hostility while also handling tariffs: envoy
‘Japanese companies hold a firm belief that they cannot compete globally without succeeding in the Chinese market’: Kenji Kanasugi.
11 Jun 2025 - 3:10PM
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Mainland China
Taiwanese YouTuber Gym Boss live-streams unfiltered look at mainland China
The outspoken influencer is in Shanghai to ‘verify the truth’ about entrenched DPP narratives and sharing his findings with millions.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:05PM
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Hong Kong national security law
Mobile game advocating Hong Kong independence disappears from Apple’s App Store
Reversed Front: Bonfire was no longer available on Google Play Store on Tuesday, the same day police warned against downloading game.
11 Jun 2025 - 5:04PM
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United States
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Asia is becoming more multipolar but not because of US decline
The Trump administration’s unclear foreign policy aims are prompting US partners to look beyond security alignment with Washington alone.
10 Jun 2025 - 9:24PM
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Hong Kong national security law
Hongkongers warned not to download mobile game ‘promoting secessionist agenda’
Individuals who download Reversed Front: Bonfire may be considered in possession of a seditious publication, police warn.
10 Jun 2025 - 9:51PM
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Mainland China
Civilian group hosts Taiwan tabletop simulation of attack from mainland China
The two-day exercise kicked off on Tuesday to ‘identify defence issues’ as part of Taipei’s push to mobilise non-military resources.
10 Jun 2025 - 5:16PM
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Asia travel
Taiwan’s indigenous Truku showcase traditions and survival skills
On tour of Truku lands in eastern Taiwan we learn about tribe’s anti-colonial resistance and how they trap animals and tap plants for water.
10 Jun 2025 - 12:45PM
Japan
Japan spots Chinese navy’s show of force in west Pacific amid maritime row
The Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers are seen near two Japanese islands, with their presence signalling a message to Tokyo.
10 Jun 2025 - 12:21PM
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Animals
Snakes on a plane highlight Thailand-India trafficking, NGO warns
Venomous vipers found on Thailand-India flight last week illustrates ‘troubling’ trend driven by exotic pet trade, anti-smuggling group says.
10 Jun 2025 - 2:55AM
US-China relations
Opinion
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Thanks to Trump, US threat of a ‘peaceful evolution’ recedes for China
His declaration that the US is done intervening could not have come at a better time for Chinese leaders, who have long fretted over Western influence undermining party rule.
8 Jun 2025 - 8:30PM
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Ukraine war
How Ukraine’s Operation Spider’s Web attacks hold important lessons for China
The drone strikes on airbases suggest similar tactics could be employed by both sides in the event of a conflict in the Taiwan Strait.
7 Jun 2025 - 10:00PM
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Mainland China
Taiwan’s latest security measures cut cross-strait travel, prompting pushback
DPP’s reaction to mainland infiltration scandal puts restrictions on low-level officials, with plans to include village heads and teachers.
7 Jun 2025 - 6:00PM
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China-South Korea relations
South Korea has a new president. Will it get a new China policy?
Progressive Lee Jae-myung to take ‘prudent’ Taiwan stance, while balancing Beijing trade ties and US-Japan three-way alliance, analysts say.
8 Jun 2025 - 2:09PM
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Asean
Opinion
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Asia is finally cool in the eyes of those who matter – its young
From Chinese EVs and hotpots to anime and K-pop, Asia’s soft power is capturing the imagination of Southeast Asia’s army of young people.
7 Jun 2025 - 9:30AM
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