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.
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.
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.
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What's the Philippines doing in the South China Sea?
What's the Philippines doing in the South China Sea?
Pacific
Quad’s Fiji port plan will challenge China’s Pacific supply-chain dominance
Experts say the project signals to the region that the US, Japan, India, and Australia can offer more than Beijing.
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.
Pacific
Military buildup triggers housing crisis in Guam, outpricing residents
Marines relocating from Japan and contractors working on new military projects squeeze local housing supply.
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.
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.
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