South China Sea
Philippines marks 10 years since historic South China Sea court ruling
China still rejects the ruling, and opinion remains divided on how to resolve the dispute.
Myanmar
Myanmar removes at least 15 statues of national hero Gen. Aung San nationwide
Military government reviewing “out of proportion and incorrectly shaped” statues “in accordance with the law.”
Pacific
Australia-Fiji pact signals Canberra-led Pacific security posture
Ocean of Peace Alliance open for others to join, but could it lead to a NATO-style military bloc?
China
China’s Pacific missile test sends message to U.S. allies, analysts say
The latest test coincided with signing of Australia-Fiji defense pact and allied military drills across the region.
Korea
New bridge between North Korea and China could open soon – 12 years after completion
Satellite imagery shows significant progress on the bridge that experts say will transform Sino-North Korean trade.
South China Sea
China’s sanctions on Philippine defense chief put Japan ties in spotlight
Experts say Beijing is invoking Japan’s wartime past to try to delegitimize Manila's South China Sea claims.
Uyghur
Chinese police arrest Uyghur sisters and mother in Urumqi for sending goods to Turkey
Their eldest sister, who had been receiving the goods, said they were arrested for “supporting terrorists.”
Korea
North Korean buildings near DMZ could be rocket infrastructure, experts say
Satellite images show 21 newly built drive-through buildings likely designed to shelter launch vehicles.
Tibet
Tibetan activist dies after setting himself on fire outside UN headquarters
The incident comes one day after China’s ‘ethnic unity law’ came into effect.
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What’s going on at Antelope Reef?
China is transforming Antelope Reef in the disputed South China Sea through large-scale land reclamation. Here’s what new satellite imagery tells us.
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