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China Boosts Military Spending Amid Taiwan Tensions
China's National People's Congress announced a nearly \$250 billion increase in military spending, a 7% rise, amid escalating tensions with Taiwan and assertive territorial claims in the South China Sea; this coincides with concerns in Taiwan about potential shifts in US support under the Trump admi...
China Boosts Military Spending Amid Taiwan Tensions
China's National People's Congress announced a nearly \$250 billion increase in military spending, a 7% rise, amid escalating tensions with Taiwan and assertive territorial claims in the South China Sea; this coincides with concerns in Taiwan about potential shifts in US support under the Trump admi...
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China's Defense Budget Increase Fuels Geopolitical Tensions
China announced a 7.2% increase in its 2024 defense budget, totaling approximately $245 billion, reflecting its continued military modernization and assertive territorial claims, particularly concerning Taiwan, amid rising geopolitical tensions with the US and its neighbors.
China's Defense Budget Increase Fuels Geopolitical Tensions
China announced a 7.2% increase in its 2024 defense budget, totaling approximately $245 billion, reflecting its continued military modernization and assertive territorial claims, particularly concerning Taiwan, amid rising geopolitical tensions with the US and its neighbors.
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China's Military Budget Soars Amidst Taiwan Tensions
China's military budget will increase by 7.2 percent to about $231 billion in 2024, the second largest globally, amidst heightened tensions with Taiwan and economic challenges, reflecting President Xi's goal of a world-class military by 2049.
China's Military Budget Soars Amidst Taiwan Tensions
China's military budget will increase by 7.2 percent to about $231 billion in 2024, the second largest globally, amidst heightened tensions with Taiwan and economic challenges, reflecting President Xi's goal of a world-class military by 2049.
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Vietnam Buys Israeli Satellites to Counter China in South China Sea
Vietnam purchased two surveillance satellites from Israel for $680 million to counter China's actions in the South China Sea, a move reflecting broader military diversification and regional tensions.
Vietnam Buys Israeli Satellites to Counter China in South China Sea
Vietnam purchased two surveillance satellites from Israel for $680 million to counter China's actions in the South China Sea, a move reflecting broader military diversification and regional tensions.
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Indonesia's MNEK Exercise Promotes Maritime Cooperation Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Indonesia's February 2025 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in Bali involved 38 nations, including the US, China, and Russia, focusing on humanitarian aid and disaster relief to enhance maritime cooperation amidst rising geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.
Indonesia's MNEK Exercise Promotes Maritime Cooperation Amidst Geopolitical Tensions
Indonesia's February 2025 Multilateral Naval Exercise Komodo (MNEK) in Bali involved 38 nations, including the US, China, and Russia, focusing on humanitarian aid and disaster relief to enhance maritime cooperation amidst rising geopolitical tensions in the South China Sea.
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China Deploys Record Number of Military Assets Near Taiwan
China deployed a record 45 aircraft and 14 warships near Taiwan in the past 24 hours, following a combat drill near the island's south, prompting condemnation from Taiwan and raising concerns about regional stability and the US response.
China Deploys Record Number of Military Assets Near Taiwan
China deployed a record 45 aircraft and 14 warships near Taiwan in the past 24 hours, following a combat drill near the island's south, prompting condemnation from Taiwan and raising concerns about regional stability and the US response.
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China Increases Defense Budget by 7.2%, Amidst Rising Tensions
China announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, totaling approximately $245 billion, amid rising tensions with the US and its neighbors over Taiwan and the South China Sea, reflecting a global trend of increasing military spending.
China Increases Defense Budget by 7.2%, Amidst Rising Tensions
China announced a 7.2% increase in its defense budget, totaling approximately $245 billion, amid rising tensions with the US and its neighbors over Taiwan and the South China Sea, reflecting a global trend of increasing military spending.
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48% Bias Score
China's Military Budget Soars Amid Taiwan Tensions
China announced a 7.2% increase in its military budget to approximately €231 billion, aiming for a "world-class military" by 2049 amid rising tensions with Taiwan and territorial disputes, despite facing economic challenges.
China's Military Budget Soars Amid Taiwan Tensions
China announced a 7.2% increase in its military budget to approximately €231 billion, aiming for a "world-class military" by 2049 amid rising tensions with Taiwan and territorial disputes, despite facing economic challenges.
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40% Bias Score
US to Continue Military Support for Philippines Amidst China's South China Sea Assertiveness
Philippine Ambassador Jose Romualdez confirmed the Trump administration's continued military support for the Philippines in the South China Sea, including expanded US military presence and military modernization aid, amidst rising concerns over China's assertive actions in the region.
US to Continue Military Support for Philippines Amidst China's South China Sea Assertiveness
Philippine Ambassador Jose Romualdez confirmed the Trump administration's continued military support for the Philippines in the South China Sea, including expanded US military presence and military modernization aid, amidst rising concerns over China's assertive actions in the region.
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Japan challenges China with Taiwan Strait transit
A Japanese destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait in early February, the first such transit since September, directly challenging China's military assertiveness in the region following a joint drill with the U.S., Australia, and the Philippines.
Japan challenges China with Taiwan Strait transit
A Japanese destroyer sailed through the Taiwan Strait in early February, the first such transit since September, directly challenging China's military assertiveness in the region following a joint drill with the U.S., Australia, and the Philippines.
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China Stages Live-Fire Drills Near Taiwan, Raising Tensions
China announced a live-fire military exercise 74 kilometers off Taiwan's southwest coast, prompting condemnation from Taiwan's Defense Ministry, which also reported 32 Chinese military aircraft near the island and the detention of a Chinese ship suspected of severing an undersea cable.
China Stages Live-Fire Drills Near Taiwan, Raising Tensions
China announced a live-fire military exercise 74 kilometers off Taiwan's southwest coast, prompting condemnation from Taiwan's Defense Ministry, which also reported 32 Chinese military aircraft near the island and the detention of a Chinese ship suspected of severing an undersea cable.
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China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Near Taiwan, Warns Against Independence
China conducted live-fire military drills near Taiwan, involving over 45 aircraft, and warned it would not renounce the use of force against Taiwan independence and external interference, escalating regional tensions amid concerns these exercises could mask a real attack.
China Conducts Live-Fire Drills Near Taiwan, Warns Against Independence
China conducted live-fire military drills near Taiwan, involving over 45 aircraft, and warned it would not renounce the use of force against Taiwan independence and external interference, escalating regional tensions amid concerns these exercises could mask a real attack.
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44% Bias Score
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