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QUAD to build Fiji port: A new US-China flashpoint?
Quad kicks back to life in Asia Pacific, looking to develop ports in Fiji, in a counter to China’s rise.
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Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid surging China tensions
One deal allows the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel and other supplies when their forces stage joint training.
US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions
US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned ‘provocative’ Chinese military drills.
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales
Beijing urged the US to cease ‘dangerous’ efforts to arm the island, which it claims as its own.
Taiwan’s opposition launches ‘symbolic’ campaign to impeach president
Opposition parties accuse President Lai, Premier Cho of violating Taiwan’s constitution in impeachment bid.
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boat damaged in China coastguard skirmish
The Philippine coastguard claims the vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also repeatedly blocked.
Australia hails ‘shared vision’, as defence minister set to visit Japan
Canberra says it seeks to make early contact with the new administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Trump says ‘very good’ phone call with Xi builds on fragile trade truce
Trump and Xi talk soya beans and Taiwan, continuing to lower temperature in wake of meeting in South Korea last month.
China issues travel warning for Japan over threats to intervene in Taiwan
China asks citizens to avoid travelling to Japan, following diplomatic feud due to remarks by Tokyo’s new premier.
China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, enters military service
The Fujian is considered a symbol of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s overhaul and rapid expansion of China’s military.
