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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr returns salutes during a troop visitation in Palawan island. Photo: EPA-EFE/Western Command Armed Forces of the Philippines
The Philippines

Philippine provinces torn between US military and China’s economic reach: study

US military hosts Cagayan and Palawan hold opposing views of Beijing because of their economic engagements with China, according to a study.

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US-China trade war

What did China’s Xi Jinping achieve on his trip to Southeast Asia?

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The Philippines

Philippines, US launch ‘full battle’ Balikatan drills, some near Taiwan

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Japan

Japan in ‘tough neighbourhood’, allies need to stand up to China: US envoy

George Glass also said he was ‘extremely optimistic’ that Washington would strike a deal on tariffs with Tokyo.

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US envoy George Glass and his wife Mary are welcomed by Joseph Young, acting deputy chief of mission at the US embassy in Tokyo, upon their arrival at Haneda airport on Friday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Editorial | Xi’s charm offensive in Southeast Asia is perfect foil to Trump

If trade war results in stronger relations between China and neighbours, it will be an outcome that Trump may have failed to anticipate.

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Xi Jinping

How China is turning to historical narrative to ramp up its border security

As tech advances, definition of border regions and national sovereignty expected to expand to airspace sovereignty and digital frontiers.

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Malaysia

Xi’s visit: Malaysia ‘stands with China’ amid US tariff threat, Anwar says

The two countries signed a raft of deals spanning AI, infrastructure and agriculture as both leaders spoke out in defence of open trade.

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(From left) Chinese President Xi Jinping, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim and Malaysian King Sultan Ibrahim at a welcome ceremony at the national palace in Kuala Lumpur on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
The Philippines

Philippines vows ‘Super Bowl’ of exercises in coming military drills

The exercises will feature ‘an interesting mix of equipment’, including the China-opposed Typhon missile system.

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US-China trade war

Chinese factories in Vietnam see ‘crazy’ surge in orders amid US tariff pause

US businesses are putting factories in Vietnam under pressure to front-load as many shipments as possible within the 90-day window.

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Singapore

Singapore braces for US-China trade war fallout with growth outlook downgrade

Is zero growth on the horizon? Singapore now fears its trade-reliant economy might flatline amid US tariffs and the trade war.

High-rise buildings are seen in Singapore’s financial district. Photo: AFP
US-China relations

Could a ‘more focused’ US gain an edge over China in Indonesian tech contest?

Although Jakarta has close economic ties with Beijing, a report says the push to boost its hi-tech economy could present openings for American firms.

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Jakarta has long sought to balance its ties between the US and China. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Is Trump’s tariff chaos encouraging China’s push for closer neighbourhood ties?

This week’s central party conference and the start of Xi’s regional tour on Monday point to ‘growing focus’ on the neighbours.

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US-China trade war

Explainer | How dependent are these 6 major Asian economies on the US market?

A Post review of official data determines share of exports from major Asian economies to the US, as a percentage of their national GDP.

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US-China trade war

Is Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ opening the door to China to join the CPTPP?

Members of the trans-Pacific trade bloc may be more inclined to allow China to join as they look to counter US tariff threats, analysts say.

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China has been trying to join the 12-member trade pact since 2021. Photo: AP
South China Sea

South China Sea: is Beijing’s code of conduct ‘milestone’ progress or a tactic?

In all likelihood, the negotiations will be kicked further down the road just as in the past, analyst says.

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Diplomacy

Macroscope | Trump could end up making Asia, not America, great again

The US’ presence in Asia is entrenched but the prospect of a Europe-East Asia economic alliance is one card both regions could play.

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US-China trade war

Will Trump tariffs open door for China to improve ties with Vietnam?

The ‘very damaging’ move could take a heavy toll on the country and may prompt Hanoi to move to boost economic ties with its neighbour.

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US-ally trade wars

‘Bad news for all’ as Asia hard hit by Trump tariffs, amid trade war fears

‘Disproportionately stiffer’ tariffs for the region will be detrimental to growth for export-reliant Asian economies, experts warn.

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Cargo ships are loaded with containers while docked at the port of Bangkok on Thursday. The US imposed a 36 per cent levy on Thailand. Photo: Reuters
US-China trade war

Vietnam helped China’s firms avoid US tariffs. Trump just put an end to that

The US president’s reciprocal tariffs not only impose steep tariffs on China, but also popular transshipping destinations used by Chinese exporters.

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Asean

Southeast Asians expect more US engagement amid Trump’s tariff call: survey

Singapore, one of the US’ closest partners in the region, is the most worried about the impact of Trump’s second term, a new survey shows.

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The Philippines

Philippines tells China possible F-16 jet deal not a threat to any nation

A security official said the planned acquisition is merely part of Manila’s efforts to modernise its military.

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The US has approved the possible sale of 20 F-16 fighter jets to the Philippines. Photo: Reuters
The Philippines

US bolsters Philippines defence with ‘game-changer’ missiles to deter China threat

During a visit to the Philippines, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth stressed alliance, deterring Beijing’s ‘aggression’ in the South China Sea.

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr (left) with US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth in Manila on Friday. Photo: AFP
South China Sea

US military seen as stretched but South China Sea activity rose: paper

SCSPI think tank says US may adopt primary approach of drones or autonomous weapons to address ‘quantity anxiety’ in the contested waters.

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The Philippines

Philippines eyes Subic Bay islands as South China Sea ‘sentinels’

Experts say it might be legally and logistically difficult to repurpose Grande and Chiquita Islands but political will might hold sway.

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China trade

From BTS to a free trade deal, is South Korea moving closer to China?

The US’ tariff threats have raised hopes in Beijing that it can convince Seoul to move forward with an ambitious new trade deal.

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US-China relations

G7 slams China’s ‘dangerous’ moves in South China Sea, strongly backs Ukraine

Statement by foreign ministers gathered in Canada also highlights importance of ‘maintaining peace and stability’ across Taiwan Strait.

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(From left) French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, Canadian Foreign Minister Melanie Joly, German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrive at the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in La Malbaie, Charlevoix, Quebec, Canada, on Friday. Photo: Reuters
China-Japan relations

Exclusive | Don’t use China as a hedge against US, Beijing’s envoy warns Japan

Ties with Tokyo may be on the mend but could be undone by Japan’s view of its neighbour, ambassador Wu Jianghao says.

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China-India relations

Brics nations divide on US dollar replacement with India declaring ‘no interest’

Bloc ‘has not formed a unified position’ on proposals to end reliance on the currency.

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