Taiwan Conducts Naval Drills to Counter China
Taiwan conducted naval drills on Thursday, deploying six modern ships, including two Tuo Chiang-class corvettes, to simulate repelling Chinese incursions near Kaohsiung; this follows heightened tensions since President William Lai's inauguration.
Taiwan Conducts Naval Drills to Counter China
Taiwan conducted naval drills on Thursday, deploying six modern ships, including two Tuo Chiang-class corvettes, to simulate repelling Chinese incursions near Kaohsiung; this follows heightened tensions since President William Lai's inauguration.
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ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned approach, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry; its economic initiatives like RCEP and diplomatic efforts show its centrality but face criticism for inaction on South China Sea disputes.
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned approach, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry; its economic initiatives like RCEP and diplomatic efforts show its centrality but face criticism for inaction on South China Sea disputes.
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52% Bias Score
China Blames U.S. for Strained Military Ties, Reasserts Sovereignty Claims
China's defense ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang on Thursday blamed the U.S. for difficulties in military communication, reiterated China's peaceful space use stance, and reaffirmed sovereignty claims over the Diaoyu Dao and South China Sea islands.
China Blames U.S. for Strained Military Ties, Reasserts Sovereignty Claims
China's defense ministry spokesperson Zhang Xiaogang on Thursday blamed the U.S. for difficulties in military communication, reiterated China's peaceful space use stance, and reaffirmed sovereignty claims over the Diaoyu Dao and South China Sea islands.
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Philippines to Acquire US Typhon Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippine army announced plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its interests in the South China Sea, prompting criticism from China, which considers it a provocation and a dangerous escalation of regional tensions.
Philippines to Acquire US Typhon Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippine army announced plans to acquire the US Typhon missile system to protect its interests in the South China Sea, prompting criticism from China, which considers it a provocation and a dangerous escalation of regional tensions.
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44% Bias Score
Philippines to Buy US Missile System, Sparking China's Arms Race Warning
The Philippines will buy the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime territory in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the purchase is expected to take two years or more to complete.
Philippines to Buy US Missile System, Sparking China's Arms Race Warning
The Philippines will buy the US Typhon missile system to protect its maritime territory in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the purchase is expected to take two years or more to complete.
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32% Bias Score
China's Unprecedented Taiwan Drills Spark Regional Tensions
China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan this week, marking the largest naval deployment since 1996 and prompting a four-day alert. China's unusual silence surrounding the drills, only broken by a cryptic quote from Sun Tzu, signals a concerning shift in its military strategy. Ex...
China's Unprecedented Taiwan Drills Spark Regional Tensions
China conducted large-scale military exercises around Taiwan this week, marking the largest naval deployment since 1996 and prompting a four-day alert. China's unusual silence surrounding the drills, only broken by a cryptic quote from Sun Tzu, signals a concerning shift in its military strategy. Ex...
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40% Bias Score
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned stance, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry, as demonstrated by successful economic initiatives like the RCEP and various dialogue platforms addressing security concerns.
ASEAN's Non-Aligned Stance Amidst Sino-US Rivalry
ASEAN's non-aligned stance, rooted in the 1971 ZOPFAN Declaration, prioritizes regional peace and cooperation despite the Sino-US rivalry, as demonstrated by successful economic initiatives like the RCEP and various dialogue platforms addressing security concerns.
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56% Bias Score
Koh Kood Dispute: Energy, History, and Family Ties Fuel Territorial Conflict
The island of Koh Kood in Thailand is claimed partially by Cambodia due to differing interpretations of a 1907 treaty; both countries want to exploit its potential oil and gas reserves, causing rising tensions despite personal ties between ruling families and past compromise attempts.
Koh Kood Dispute: Energy, History, and Family Ties Fuel Territorial Conflict
The island of Koh Kood in Thailand is claimed partially by Cambodia due to differing interpretations of a 1907 treaty; both countries want to exploit its potential oil and gas reserves, causing rising tensions despite personal ties between ruling families and past compromise attempts.
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44% Bias Score
Philippines to Acquire U.S. Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines announced plans to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system to defend its maritime interests in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the acquisition is expected to take at least two years.
Philippines to Acquire U.S. Missile System Amid South China Sea Tensions
The Philippines announced plans to acquire the U.S. Typhon missile system to defend its maritime interests in the South China Sea, prompting China to warn of a regional arms race; the acquisition is expected to take at least two years.
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52% Bias Score
Philippines to Acquire US Missiles, Sparking China's Condemnation
The Philippine army announced plans to acquire a US-made mid-range missile system to protect its maritime interests, prompting China to condemn the move as a provocative arms race; the system, with a 480-kilometer range, is expected to enhance the Philippines' defense capabilities in the contested S...
Philippines to Acquire US Missiles, Sparking China's Condemnation
The Philippine army announced plans to acquire a US-made mid-range missile system to protect its maritime interests, prompting China to condemn the move as a provocative arms race; the system, with a 480-kilometer range, is expected to enhance the Philippines' defense capabilities in the contested S...
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44% Bias Score
China's Active Role in International Maritime Dispute Settlement
A Beijing symposium on international maritime dispute settlement highlighted China's proactive role in peaceful resolutions, emphasizing adherence to international law, including UNCLOS, and promoting a "maritime community with a shared future".
China's Active Role in International Maritime Dispute Settlement
A Beijing symposium on international maritime dispute settlement highlighted China's proactive role in peaceful resolutions, emphasizing adherence to international law, including UNCLOS, and promoting a "maritime community with a shared future".
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Taiwan declares end to major Chinese military drills
On December 13th, 2024, Taiwan declared the end of large-scale Chinese military drills around the island, involving up to 90 ships simulating attacks and blockades, following the return of Chinese vessels to port. These actions followed Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's US trip which angered Beijin...
Taiwan declares end to major Chinese military drills
On December 13th, 2024, Taiwan declared the end of large-scale Chinese military drills around the island, involving up to 90 ships simulating attacks and blockades, following the return of Chinese vessels to port. These actions followed Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te's US trip which angered Beijin...
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40% Bias Score