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MILITARYAug 5Covering the Cost : The cost of defense in the Pacific region and competition with ChinaThis article examines the financial aspects of defense in the Pacific region, particularly in the context of competition with China. It sheds light on strategic military expenditures in a key geopolitical area.hawaiinewsnow.com · United States
MILITARYAug 4Japan sounds alarm over China’s expanding Pacific footprint, vows defence boostJapan’s latest defence white paper warns of China’s growing ability to sustain military operations farther into the western Pacific Ocean, while pledging to bolster its own monitoring systems, strike capabilities and ammunition production. Released on Tuesday, the 610-page document cautions that Beijing is strengthening its aircraft carrier force as it steadily improves its capacity to operate in more distant seas and airspace. The white paper frames China’s expanding reach as part of a broader...South China Morning Post
POLITICSAug 4Solomon port plans mark US reset of anaemic Pacific ties | South China Morning PostPlans for a Solomon port indicate a reset in US diplomatic relations in the Pacific region. This suggests a strategic geopolitical move impacting regional dynamics.scmp.com · China
MILITARYAug 2New Zealand seals trio of Pacific defence pacts to counter China’s reachNew Zealand’s defence diplomacy has shifted into overdrive this year, with Wellington sealing three major Pacific security agreements in less than four months. Since April, the country has signed a defence pact with Papua New Guinea, locked in a security declaration with the Cook Islands and floated the idea of joining a fledgling Australia-Fiji defence alliance. Analysts say the common thread is China and concerns about its expanding security and policing links in the Pacific. “Security...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 31Why Japanese stealth fighters over Australia signal a strategic pivot against ChinaJapanese F-35A stealth fighters are flying training missions over Australia for the first time in Exercise Pitch Black – part of a broader defence pivot that experts say could bolster US and allied resilience against Beijing in a Taiwan contingency. The multinational exercise, held every two years and featuring around 100 aircraft, runs from July 20 to August 7. It comes just days after Japanese, US and Australian F-35s trained together during the inaugural Southern Cross drills. Southern Cross...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 30China lodges complaint after New Zealand foreign minister tells MP to ‘go back to your own country’China's ambassador made a rare intervention after New Zealand Foreign Minister Winston Peters refused to back down over remarks he made in parliament to Chinese-born MP Lawrence Xu-Nan.EuroNews [en]
MILITARYJul 29China Military Drills Around Taiwan Backfire by Uniting Indo - Pacific Democracies : Analyststheepochtimes.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 25 Everyone will be loser : Taiwan deputy minister says war with China would be bad for the Pacificguampdn.com · Guam
POLITICSJul 24China tells Australia to back off over South China Sea as tensions build at ASEAN SummitChina has warned Australia regarding its stance on the South China Sea, as tensions escalate during the ASEAN Summit. This reflects ongoing geopolitical friction over disputed territories.sbs.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 22Australia raises China’s missile test in meeting with top diplomat Wang YiChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged Australia to give up “double standards” and join efforts to maintain the momentum of improving bilateral ties, as Canberra voiced concerns over Beijing’s military development and a recent missile test. In a meeting with Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong on Tuesday, Wang said Canberra and Beijing should address differences on the basis of mutual respect and equality. “Both sides should seek common ground while managing disagreements and foster a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 22China warned Pacific missile sparks strong concerns pina.com.fj · Fiji
MILITARYJul 22China’s missile test exposes lack of unity among Pacific island nationsPacific island nations are facing a security challenge in responding to China’s recent missile launch near Tuvalu and keeping their vision of a region as an “ocean of peace”, as analysts say the diverse nature of their ties with Beijing is complicating efforts towards a united response. On July 6, China said one of its navy’s nuclear submarines launched a “strategic missile” carrying a dummy warhead towards “relevant high seas of the Pacific Ocean”, describing the test as routine annual military...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 22China warned Pacific missile sparks strong concerns armidaleexpress.com.au · Australia
CONFLICTJul 17stormy waters in the south china sea and the pacific .... The article discusses "stormy waters" in the South China Sea and the Pacific, implying significant geopolitical tensions or disputes in these regions.yourdemocracy.net.au · Australia
MILITARYJul 15US deploys Coast Guard cutters to Pacific as China tensions growThe U.S. has deployed Coast Guard cutters to the Pacific amidst increasing tensions with China. This action signifies a military response to geopolitical developments in the region.yahoo.com · United States
CONFLICTJul 15China missile test highlights New Zealand fragile trade lifeline - John HowardA China missile test has prompted comments from John Howard, highlighting the fragility of New Zealand's trade lifeline. This event suggests potential geopolitical risks to international trade routes.nzherald.co.nz · New Zealand
POLITICSJul 15China’s Anthropic snub, new Pacific missile launch: 7 US-China relations readsWe have selected seven of the most interesting and important news stories covering US-China relations from the past few weeks. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. US lawmakers push for fewer tax breaks to reduce reliance on China technology A growing number of US lawmakers see the tax code as a way to shift corporate America’s reliance on Chinese technology, framing economic ties as a national security risk. Read the full story here. 2. Lindsey...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 15China report warns against European-led Nato 3.0 expansion in the Asia-PacificThe transition of the North Atlantic military alliance to a more Europe-led “Nato 3.0” will fail to heal deep-seated strategic rifts between Washington and the European capitals, according to a leading Chinese think tank. In a report published on Monday, the China Institutes of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) also warned that Nato’s expanding military and defence cooperation with Asia-Pacific nations such as Japan would leave the bloc “increasingly at odds with an accelerating...South China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14India Indo - Pacific Strategy Is About China , But Also For A World Without US SupremacyIndia's Indo-Pacific strategy is analyzed as being focused on China while also envisioning a future without US supremacy, highlighting major geopolitical shifts.freepressjournal.in · India
POLITICSJul 14China sends a message to Pacific islands amid their unease over missile testSouth China Morning Post
POLITICSJul 14China denies seeking sphere of influence in PacificChina has issued a denial regarding accusations of seeking to establish a "sphere of influence" in the Pacific region. This statement addresses international geopolitical concerns.canberratimes.com.au · Australia
POLITICSJul 11PM Modi three - nation tour bolsters ties with Indo - Pacific nations amid China growing assertiveness : Report | MorungExpressPrime Minister Modi's three-nation tour is reported to strengthen ties with Indo-Pacific nations. This diplomatic effort occurs against the backdrop of increasing Chinese assertiveness in the region.morungexpress.com · India
POLITICSJul 10Tonga - Australia treaty : Pacific nation eyes new security pact amid concerns over China missile testTonga is considering a new security treaty with Australia, prompted by concerns over a recent China missile test. This highlights evolving geopolitical dynamics and security interests in the Pacific region.brisbanetimes.com.au · Australia
MILITARYJul 10India ramps up missile sales in Indo-Pacific as China’s assertiveness turns neighbors waryIndia has signed a third pact for the supply of missiles in the Indo-Pacific region as countries in the region grow wary of China's growing assertion.CNBC
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