Asia & Pacific

US Ramping Up Military Commitment to Asia, Pentagon Says

The US is increasing its military commitment to Asia and strengthening its posture of “deterrence by denial” along a chain of islands including Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines.

Taiwanese President Calls for United International Response to China’s Ethnic Unity Law

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te is urging countries to be united against what he called China’s “malicious” law on ethnic unity.
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EU Reaffirms South China Sea Arbitration Ruling on 10th Anniversary

EU marks 10 years since the South China Sea ruling, reaffirming it is final and legally binding on China and the Philippines.
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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...