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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
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
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
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