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Survey: What Is the Greatest National Security Threat to South Koreans?

Ian Milden

The United States, North Korea, and Japan all seem equally threatening in the eyes of South Koreans, a new survey finds.

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Increased China Warplane Activity Unnerves Taiwan

Voice of America

The Ministry of National Defense in Taipei says a total 27 Chinese aircraft crossed into Taiwanese airspace Friday and Saturday.

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OPINION: In Defense of Dragon Boat Festival

TJ Ting

This Dragon Boat Festival, we must remember not to conflate a cultural tradition with a nation, country, or government.

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North Korea Military May Become Hotbed of Coronavirus Infections

Voice of America

Defectors said crowded, often unhygienic barracks and soldiers' poor diet could lead to a rapid spread of the coronavirus, which in turn could pose a serious threat to North Korea's regime stability.

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Taiwan's Election Campaigns Paused After Helicopter Crash Kills Top Military Officer

Daphne K. Lee

A helicopter crash on Thursday killed Taiwan's military chief of staff and seven others only days ahead of the general election. Presidential and legislative candidate have paused their campaigning activities.

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China Sails New Aircraft Carrier Through Taiwan Strait

Deutsche Welle

Beijing has sent its first Chinese-built aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait. With presidential elections in Taiwan weeks away, officials there have criticized the maneuvers as an intimidation tactic.

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Vietnam Confronts China’s Maritime Interference

East Asia Forum

Vietnam has publicly condemned China’s increasingly aggressive maritime intrusion on several occasions while its ASEAN partners are pursuing quiet diplomacy.

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