Asia & Pacific

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China’s Xi Using Ethnic Unity Law to Build Legitimacy for Continued Rule, Taiwan Scholar Says

China’s new law on “ethnic unity” is part of Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s effort to lay the political groundwork for extending his rule beyond 2027. 
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Taiwan Ships Should Ignore Boarding Requests by China’s Coast Guard, Taipei Says

Taiwan says its ships should ignore Chinese coast guard boarding demands, with Taiwan’s coast guard prepared to intervene if necessary.
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Taiwan Intelligence Agency Launches Tip Portal for Chinese Nationals

The National Security Bureau said the initiative was modeled on practices used by intelligence agencies in the United States,...
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US Reaffirms Commitment to Defending Japan With All Capabilities Including Nuclear

The U.S. reaffirmed its commitment to defend Japan, including nuclear deterrence, amid China's military expansion and regional threats.
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US Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sale to Taiwan Over Munitions Needs for Iran War

Acting Navy Secretary Hung Cao says the Trump administration is delaying the major Taiwan arms package to prioritize weapons...
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South Korean Prosecutors Seek 30-Year Sentence for Former President Yoon for Alleged Drone Flights Over Pyongyang

Yoon Suk Yeol’s legal team said he never ordered the alleged drone flights over Pyongyang, saying prosecutors have not backed their claims with evidence. 
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Turkey Bans Social Media Access for Under-15s

Turkey has followed dozens of other countries around the world in passing legislation to restrict minors’ access to social media.
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North Korea Fires Ballistic Missiles, Dismisses Seoul’s Diplomacy Hopes

North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles into sea, South Korea said, continuing tests that undermine hopes for easing regional tensions.