Attack on Taiwan’s outlying islands among possible Chinese military moves: Experts
Chinese drones were seen flying over Kinmen islands, an archipelago near China's southern Fujian province, last week, according to media reports.
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China continues military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday; island holds its own exercises
During a regular press briefing on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said China conducts “normal military exercises” in waters surrounding its territory.
Security issues may destabilise Asean: Hun Sen
He also said Asean could not guarantee that there would be no conflicts or wars, but could at least act as an open forum for constructive dialogue and consultation.
Asean turns 55; Indonesia braces for challenges as it prepares for chairmanship
Indonesia, the bloc’s largest country and the next chair on the list, now gears up to play its role as a leader that will be faced with plenty of challenges.
China expands military presence under Belt and Road initiative
Washington is becoming more convinced that Beijing is aiming to develop military facilities and bases abroad in addition to the “dual-use” of foreign commercial ports and…
US doubling down on investment in the Pacific: Senior diplomat
The United States is concerned about China's ambitions to extend its military presence in the Pacific after it struck a security pact with the Solomon Islands this year.
Taiwanese foreign minister says China drills part of a game-plan for invasion
China’s Eastern Theatre Command announced that it would conduct fresh joint drills, confirming the fears that Beijing would keep up the pressure on Taiwan’s defences.
Asean proves its resilience in responding to challenges: Vietnam deputy foreign minister
The diplomat also said that Vietnam has helped Asean become stronger in resources, scale and organisation.
China’s military drills pave way for mainland’s reunification with Taiwan: PLA
The PLA has been conducting a number of live-fire exercises this month in the wake of United States House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan.
Asean rises to challenge of Myanmar, Taiwan crisis
Observers have noted that the choice of words in the communiqué to address Myanmar’s military junta is a way of delegitimizing its leadership.