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7 December

This handout photo from Chase Doak shows a suspected Chinese spy balloon over Montana

Chinese Balloon Detected Around Taiwan: Defense Ministry

Taiwan's defense ministry said it had detected a Chinese balloon crossing the so-called median line that bisects the sensitive strait separating the island from China.

7 December

Asia Pacific

Cambodian navy personnel walk on a jetty at the Ream naval base during a government-organised media tour in July, 2019

Staff Writer With AFP

Chinese Warships Visit Cambodian Naval Base

Two Chinese warships have made a first visit to a Cambodian naval base that the US has long feared will boost Beijing's influence in the Gulf of Thailand.

4 December

Americas

Inder Singh Bisht

US to Deploy Land-Based Missiles in Indo-Pacific by 2024

The US military plans to deploy ground-based intermediate range missiles in the Indo-Pacific next year to enhance deterrence against China.

4 December

Asia Pacific

BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701) is seen on calm, grey waters. The sky is overcast. The white ship has '9701' painted on its right side in black. The words 'PHILIPPINE COAST GUARD' is written across its body in red. A thin blue line and a thicker red line is painted close to the ship's front.

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Says 135 Chinese Boats ‘Swarming’ Reef off Its Coast

The Philippines said more than 135 Chinese vessels were "swarming" a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming."

2 December

Asia Pacific

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu leaves the Elysee palace

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines, France to Pursue Key Defense Pact

Philippines and France vowed to pursue an agreement that would allow them to deploy troops to each other's territories.

1 December

Asia Pacific

A Philippines' coast guard ship sailing past a Chinese coast guard ship during a joint search and rescue exercise between the Philippines and US coast guards near Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea

Staff Writer With AFP

Philippines Installing Monitoring Station in Disputed South China Sea

The Philippines is establishing a coast guard station on the largest island it holds in the disputed South China Sea to improve monitoring of Chinese vessels.

1 December

Cyber

Joe Saballa

China’s Cyberattacks on Taiwan ‘Rising’: Google

Google has observed a massive increase in Chinese cyberattacks on Taiwan in the past six months as tension soars between the two nations.

1 December

Asia Pacific

Joe Saballa

China Claims It Can Shoot Down America’s New B-21 Stealth Bomber

China has claimed that it can shoot down America’s new B-21 Raider bomber using artificial intelligence-enabled hypersonic weapons.

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30 November

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Leader Says China Invasion Unlikely for Now

China is not likely to consider a major invasion of Taiwan for now due to domestic challenges, the island's president said, although Beijing is trying to sway its upcoming election.

28 November

Asia Pacific