To deter China on Taiwan, Biden needs to reassure
Even as he strengthens deterrence, Biden needs to reassure China that the United States is not covertly encouraging Taiwan to declare independence.
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Time for Indonesia to act to cool rising Indo-Pacific temperatures
The odds may be heavily stacked against Jokowi, but he should give it a go nevertheless, not only for Indonesia’s sake but for the sake of regional and global peace.
More seek gun training in Taiwan as Ukraine war drives home China threat
Since the war in Ukraine started, bookings for combat skills training companies have nearly quadrupled in Taiwan, urging them to weigh whether to extend compulsory military…
China, Vanuatu reach consensus on bilateral ties, cooperation
Foreign minister Wang Yi said that his meeting with the Vanuatu side highlights the great importance the Pacific island country attaches to its relations with China and the high…
Nature of war in Asia headed for quantum leap
Aircraft carriers are starting to look obsolete considering the advances being made in defence technology in multiple domains.
US will again push for tougher sanctions if North Korea conducts nuclear test
Pyongyang fired 23 ballistic missiles including ICBMs just this year. But the UN Security Council has failed to take any countermeasures, which stands in stark contrast to the…
‘Challenges’ set for Asean chair: Cambodia foreign minister
With seven months remaining as Asean chair, foreign minister Sokhonn said Cambodia has been “motivated and inspired to work harder” to advance Asean community building.
South Korea sends largest-scale naval fleet to US-led exercise
This will also be the first time South Korea sends a one-star Navy official to the exercise since 1990.
Tokyo issues complaints over Seoul’s Dokdo marine survey amid efforts to thaw relations
Following the complaint from Japan, the South Korean government rejected the protest, saying its research activity was legitimately carried out in accordance with related laws.
Vietnam, Russia review 30-year partnership in preserving President Ho Chi Minh’s body
Vietnamese Ambassador to Russia Dang Minh Khoi highlighted the friendship between Vietnam and Russia and lauded the effective support that Russian experts have provided in many…