The Australian military has conducted “top-secret war-gaming exercises,” with such scenarios as China setting up a military base in a South Pacific nation, while examining its defense posture, Australia’s media reported. The…
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US warns China against ‘intimidation’ of Philippines in South China Sea
China should stop its “unacceptable” harassment of Philippine vessels in the South China Sea, a senior American official said Wednesday, while pledging Washington will stand with its staunch ally against any intimidation…
In White House visit, Marcos seeks to strengthen military alliance
The U.S.and Philippines presidents praised a rapid warming of bilateral ties, as they met at the White House on Monday on the heels of expanded joint military exercises and Washington criticizing Beijing’s…
Myanmar military announces amnesty for more that 2,000 political prisoners
Myanmar’s junta granted amnesty to 2,153 political prisoners Wednesday, a statement by the military said, as China’s foreign minister continued a trip to the country. They had all been sentenced under section…
Diplomats visiting Xinjiang urged to speak with ‘a strong voice’ on behalf of China
China’s top leader in Xinjiang urged visiting diplomats from pro-China countries to support Beijing with “a strong voice” in the face of condemnation from the United States and other Western countries over…
Popular Lao activist who criticized government on Facebook shot and killed
A 24-year-old Lao activist who championed human rights and posted articles critical of the government was shot and killed in the capital by an unidentified gunman, according to video footage posted on…
More opposition defections lift Cambodia’s ruling party ahead of July election
A string of recent defections and public apologies by opposition party officials and critics of Prime Minister Hun Sen has given the longtime leader a boost less than three months before July’s…
US legislators urge SEC to prevent share offering by China-backed clothing firm
Two dozen U.S. lawmakers have called for the Securities and Exchange Commission to halt any initial public offering of shares by the Chinese apparel company Shein Group until it proves that it…
Labor unions cancel traditional May Day march in Hong Kong, citing security law
Former trade unionists canceled a planned May Day demonstration in Hong Kong after one of the organizers was hauled in by police and forced to withdraw his application for a police permit,…
Vietnamese scholar Nguyen Quang A stopped from traveling abroad
Ticket in hand, Vietnamese scholar Nguyen Quang A stepped up to the immigration counter at Hanoi’s Noi Bai International Airport. He planned to catch a flight to Thailand, and continue onward to…