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BUSINESSSep 1US Department of War awards Alcoa $174M to build Australian gallium facility, curbing dependence on ChinaThe US Department of War has awarded Alcoa $174 million to construct a gallium facility in Australia, aiming to reduce dependence on China for the material.Seeking Alpha Tech
POLITICSSep 1China-Taiwan friction clouds Pacific summitAustralia said Tuesday the Pacific bloc will decide for itself who attends its annual summit, after China raised objections to Taiwan's presence on the sidelines. The 18-member Pacific…Japan Today
POLITICSSep 1China rages at Taiwan presence at Pacific ceremonyChina expressed strong disapproval regarding Taiwan's attendance at a Pacific ceremony. This highlights ongoing diplomatic tensions and sovereignty disputes in the region.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
POLITICSSep 1Taiwan presence at Pacific forum draws China warning of consequences China issued a warning of consequences due to Taiwan's participation in a Pacific forum, highlighting ongoing geopolitical tensions in the region.economictimes.indiatimes.com · India
POLITICSAug 31China rages at Taiwan presence at Pacific ceremonyChina has expressed strong anger regarding Taiwan's attendance at a Pacific ceremony. This incident signifies heightened diplomatic friction concerning Taiwan's international status and regional influence.bendigoadvertiser.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 30Pacific leaders to meet in Palau amid China , Taiwan tensionLeaders from Pacific nations are scheduled to convene in Palau against a backdrop of escalating tensions between China and Taiwan. This meeting highlights regional diplomatic efforts concerning a major geopolitical flashpoint.thefrontierpost.com · Pakistan
DISASTERBREAKINGAug 29Number of missing in Nepal , China floods soars to nearly 3 , 000 - Asia & Pacificthejakartapost.com · Indonesia
POLITICSAug 28How Washington Can Credibly Counter China in the PacificIt’s going to take more than showing up.Foreign Policy
BUSINESSAug 24Australia prepares to compete with China with new rare earth refineriesCanberra aims to play a key role in establishing more diversified and reliable global rare earth supply chains that depend less on Beijing.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 23Australian senator calls for Magnitsky - style sanctions over China transnational repressionAn Australian senator has called for Magnitsky-style sanctions against China, citing concerns about transnational repression. This suggests a push for international policy action regarding human rights and diplomatic relations.hongkongherald.com · China
POLITICSAug 23Australian senator calls for Magnitsky - style sanctions over China transnational repressionAn Australian senator has called for Magnitsky-style sanctions against China, citing concerns about transnational repression. This suggests a push for international policy action regarding human rights and diplomatic relations.australiannews.net · Australia
POLITICSAug 22Indonesia , China agree to boost economy , security ties - Asia & PacificIndonesia and China have reached an agreement to enhance their economic and security ties. This signifies strengthening bilateral relations and cooperation between the two Asian nations.thejakartapost.com · Indonesia
POLITICSAug 18Cook Islands PM re-elected despite row over China ties with New ZealandCook Islands Prime Minister Mark Brown’s securing of another term, despite a dispute with New Zealand over his government’s deals with China, suggests voters are more focused on the cost of living than geopolitical concerns, analysts have said. Brown’s Cook Islands Party is on track to win a fifth consecutive term in government. According to preliminary results from last week’s general election, the party will obtain 18 seats – up from its previous 12 – in the 24-member parliament, giving it a...South China Morning Post
CONFLICTAug 17China missile test : Palau President Surangel Whipps Jr pushes for united front before Pacific Islands ForumFollowing a China missile test, the President of Palau is advocating for a united front among nations before the Pacific Islands Forum. This indicates growing regional geopolitical concerns.theage.com.au · Australia
POLITICSAug 17Why Australia’s Getting Tough on China AgainUnlike other U.S. allies, Canberra is betting its entire strategic house on Pax Americana.Foreign Policy
MILITARYAug 15China missile test deepens Pacific divide over growing militarizationjapantoday.com · Japan
POLITICSAug 14If attention not paid early , then it will be too late : Ex - Australian PM Morrison on China growing influence in Indo - PacificFormer Australian Prime Minister Morrison warns that failing to address China's growing influence in the Indo-Pacific region early could lead to significant future consequences. This emphasizes concerns about regional power dynamics.beijingbulletin.com · China
POLITICSAug 14China claims New Zealand’s spy report is product of foreign interferenceChina’s embassy in Wellington has rejected New Zealand’s latest security assessment as the product of “foreign interference” and a “Cold War mentality”, as tension grows in a relationship already strained by geopolitical and security concerns. The New Zealand Security Intelligence Service’s annual threat report identified China as the only country conducting espionage “at scale”. In the Thursday report, the agency’s Director General Andrew Hampton described the current threat environment as “the...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 14If attention not paid early , then it will be too late : Ex - Australian PM Morrison on China growing influence in Indo - PacificFormer Australian Prime Minister Morrison warns about China's increasing influence in the Indo-Pacific region, stating that early attention is crucial to avoid future complications. This highlights ongoing geopolitical concerns and potential future challenges in the area.aninews.in · India
POLITICSAug 12China told to respect Pacific sovereignty after missileChina has been instructed to respect Pacific sovereignty following a missile incident. This indicates international concern and diplomatic tension regarding China's military activities in the region.goulburnpost.com.au · Australia
WORLDAug 11Cocaine trafficking surge in Pacific region fuels China policing fears , Australia a cash cow for cartelspina.com.fj · Fiji
WORLDAug 9Xinhua Headlines : Riding Asia - Pacific momentum : China , ASEAN chart new course for regional developmentChina and ASEAN are charting a new direction for regional development in the Asia-Pacific. This initiative focuses on leveraging regional momentum for progress.chinanationalnews.com · China
POLITICSAug 9Xinhua Headlines : Riding Asia - Pacific momentum : China , ASEAN chart new course for regional developmentChina and ASEAN are outlining a new direction for regional development, leveraging the momentum of the Asia-Pacific region. This initiative involves cooperation between these entities.myanmarnews.net · Myanmar
POLITICSAug 9China-Australia relations reach ‘good enough’ baseline, ex-envoy saysAfter years of strain, China-Australia ties have reached a “good enough” baseline for Canberra, though still short of Beijing’s broader ambitions, according to a former top Australian diplomat. The relationship had taken a significant downturn since 2017, but was now on “a more realistic footing”, Graham Fletcher, a non-resident fellow at the Lowy Institute, a Sydney-based think tank, wrote in a report released on Sunday. Fletcher served as Australia’s ambassador to China from 2019 to 2023. The...South China Morning Post