Pacific
Ending Chinese visa-free travel may hurt Northern Marianas tourism, residents say
EVS-TAP program makes it easier for Chinese to visit the U.S. territory, but presents security risks, critics say.
Uyghur
Perspective: Be wary of China twisting Trump’s words during summit with Xi Jinping
Beijing has misrepresented statements made by visiting dignitaries to imply support for its repressive policies.
South China Sea
Satellite imagery shows Philippine construction on two islands in disputed Spratlys
Experts say the runway and port expansions will increase readiness amid Chinese escalations in the South China Sea.
South China Sea
Filipino man tells RFA how he spied for China, military says there are more
Information that “Danny” sold to Beijing may have led to 2024 Sabina Shoal ramming incident.
South China Sea
EXPLAINED: Why Taiwan wants U.S. weapons and why Washington supplies them
Reports of a delayed U.S. arms package have renewed attention on the unusual security relationship with Taipei.
Pacific
‘Seismic shift’ toward Aussie orbit likely under Solomon Islands’ new prime minister
Experts say that Matthew Wale will be ‘more moderate’ and ‘less enthusiastic’ about China than his predecessors.
Korea
Satellite imagery shows new North Korea-Russia bridge nearing completion
Experts say the rush to open the bridge indicates Kim Jong Un’s enthusiasm for cooperation with Moscow.
South China Sea
Xi-Trump talks cast fresh spotlight on Taiwan as part of China’s maritime strategy
Analysts say Beijing views both Taiwan and the South China Sea as integral to strategic rivalry with U.S.
South China Sea
Taiwan minister’s visit to Spratlys: a page out of China’s ‘gray zone’ playbook
Using the coast guard, not the navy, in operations at disputed Taiping Island avoids escalation, analysts said.
Myanmar
Aung San Suu Kyi transferred to house arrest
Detained since Myanmar’s 2021 coup, junta sends her to a “designated residence” for the remainder of her sentence.
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