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China’s Strong-Arming Won’t Work in Marcos’ Philippines
China lost sight that the Philippines — like many ASEAN countries — is a post-colonial state, sensitive to the raw ambition of superpowers to dominate and bend them against their will. Beijing overlooked the determination of many domestic actors in these countries to defend their national interest.

US Warns ‘Alarming Increase’ in Aggressive Chinese Intercepts
A senior defense official said since 2021, the PRC has declined or failed to respond to more than a dozen requests from the Department of Defense for key leader engagements, along with multiple requests for standing dialogues and nearly 10 working-level engagements. “Frankly, it’s just the latest in a litany of excuses.”

Japan’s Nuclear Dilemmas in a Challenging New Era
Unlike in South Korea, Japanese public opinion remains opposed to nuclear weapons acquisition.

How Will Taiwan’s Next President Approach Relations With Washington and Beijing?
Much like the 2020 elections, the results of the 2024 elections are crucial to Taiwan’s future in the face of increasing Chinese aggressions.

Taiwan, US to Sign Initial Agreement Under New Trade Framework in Washington
The first agreement under the Initiative is an important “building block” toward a future free trade agreement, the government says.

China Declines US Offer for Defense Talks in Singapore This Week
U.S. and Chinese defense leaders are slated to attend the annual Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, with Lloyd Austin speaking on Saturday and Li Shangfu scheduled to speak on Sunday.

North Korea Space Launch Fails After Rocket Crashes Into Sea
Authorities in Japan and South Korea lifted evacuation warnings not long after the launch. North Korea had previously announced its intention to launch a military spy satellite.

Marcos Jr Risks Conflict With Stronger US Security Ties
After WWII, the Philippines has shown willingness to aid American geopolitical interests. Now, civic groups want the country de-militarized and spared from the conflict of superpowers.

South Korea Seeks To Join Efforts to Counter China’s Economic Coercion
China engaged in 123 cases of economic coercion worldwide between February 2010 and March 2022, according to a think tank.

US Lawmakers Issue Dire Warnings on China Competition
In the space of 24 hours this week, a pair of U.S. House committees held hearings exploring measures to counter Beijing’s aggressive use of economic power against the U.S. and its allies.