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Taiwan
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Jarvis Lim
Historic US Arms Deal to Revolutionize Taiwan’s Defense, Upset PLA Strategy: Analysts
This procurement allows the Taiwanese military to adopt a new mindset regarding operations and deployment,' one expert said.
Dec 24, 2025
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Jarvis Lim
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Dec 24
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National Security
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Lily Zhou
US Tightens Controls on Tech Investment in Chinese Companies, Supply Chain Security
The $901 billion NDAA includes measures aimed at protecting U.S. tech competitiveness, biosecurity, and defense supply chains.
Dec 23, 2025
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Lily Zhou
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Dec 23
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Europe-China Relations
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Dorothy Li
China Sets Steep Duties on European Dairy Products in Tit-for-Tat Response
While the new levies could be reduced in its final ruling, the decision risks heightening tensions with the 27-nation bloc.
Dec 22, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 22
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Organ Harvesting in China
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Eva Fu
Half a Million People Signed This Petition—What’s It About?
A petition aims to bring an end to a human rights abuse, one signature at a time.
Dec 20, 2025
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Eva Fu
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Dec 20
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International Relations
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Alex Wu
UK Must Stop ‘Dragging Heels’ Over China Threat: Parliament Intelligence Committee Report
The committee found that the British government is ‘reluctant to prioritize security considerations’ when it comes to China and economic interests.
Dec 19, 2025
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Alex Wu
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Dec 19
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World News
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Lily Zhou
China, Japan Clash at UN in Ongoing Feud Over Taiwan
Beijing continued to pressure Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks that a war on Taiwan may trigger actions of Japan’s defense response.
Dec 18, 2025
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Lily Zhou
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Dec 18
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Hong Kong
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Dorothy Li
‘Travesty of Justice’: Conviction of Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Draws Global Condemnation
Lai could spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted on all three charges in a landmark national security case.
Dec 15, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 15
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International Relations
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Dorothy Li
US Backs Philippines After Fishermen Injured in South China Sea Clash
China’s coast guard and maritime militia vessels fired water cannons and conducted “dangerous blocking maneuvers” against Philippine fishing boats, Manila says.
Dec 14, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 14
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Hong Kong
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Dorothy Li
Verdict for Imprisoned Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Set for Monday
If convicted in Hong Kong, Lai could spend the rest of his life in jail.
Dec 14, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 14
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Europe
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Michael Zhuang
EU Agrees to 3 Euro Tariff on Low-Value E-Commerce Imports, Targeting Chinese Platforms
The tariff, set to begin in 2026, is an interim step toward scrapping the bloc’s duty-free threshold for small parcels.
Dec 13, 2025
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Michael Zhuang
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Dec 13
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Asia & Pacific
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Evgenia Filimianova
US Bombers Join Japanese Jets for Air Drill Over Sea of Japan
Exercise involving US bombers and Japanese fighters follows close encounters with Chinese aircraft and renewed alliance talks on deterrence.
Dec 12, 2025
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Evgenia Filimianova
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Dec 12
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Australian Politics News
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Rex Widerstrom
Australia Greenlights Korean Giant’s Expanded Stake in Naval Shipbuilder
The government will allow Hanwha to increase its shareholding in Austal, the nation’s sovereign shipbuilder, from 9.9 percent to 19.9 percent.
Dec 12, 2025
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Rex Widerstrom
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Dec 12
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Australia News
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Cindy Li
Australian Schools Could Adopt Mandarin Immersion Amid Falling Asian Language Enrolments: Inquiry
Immersion language programmes aim to help learners to acquire the language naturally, much like how they would learn their first language.
Dec 11, 2025
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Cindy Li
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Dec 11
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International Relations
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Jarvis Lim
Beijing’s Escalating Aggression Cements US–Japan Alliance: Analysts
Beijing’s intensifying military and economic pressure against Tokyo is seen as a strategy to mask deepening domestic instability and social unrest.
Dec 11, 2025
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Jarvis Lim
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Dec 11
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Europe-China Relations
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Dorothy Li
EU Opens Probe Into Chinese Security-Screening Firm Nuctech
Threat detection systems ‘play an essential role in ensuring that Europe is open, yet secure,’ the bloc’s antitrust chief said.
Dec 11, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 11
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International Relations
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Dorothy Li
Mexico Approves Tariffs of up to 50 Percent on China, Others
The new tariffs will take effect next year and apply to countries that don’t have a free-trade agreement with Mexico.
Dec 11, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 11
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China Business & Economy
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Evgenia Filimianova
IMF Urges China to Shift From Exports to Consumption
The International Monetary Fund called for policy shifts to counter weak domestic demand, deflationary pressures, and high debt levels.
Dec 11, 2025
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Evgenia Filimianova
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Dec 11
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Asia & Pacific
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Rex Widerstrom
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Daniel Y. Teng
‘If It Wasn’t Leaked’: The Secret Pact That Nearly Put Chinese PLA Troops on Australia’s Doorstep
Paul Johnstone, security and intelligence expert, says Beijing’s hold over the Solomons is tight, but reveals locals are far from happy.
Dec 10, 2025
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Rex Widerstrom
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Dec 10
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Europe-China Relations
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Dorothy Li
UK Hits Chinese Cyber Firms With Sanctions Over Cyberattacks
Two targeted companies have been accused by U.S. authorities of carrying out malicious cyber activity on behalf of the CCP.
Dec 10, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 10
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Congress
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Catherine Yang
CCP’s History of ‘Broken Promises,’ Human Rights Abuses Harms US, World: Congressional Commission
China continues to rank among the worst human rights offenders in the world, despite ratifying a number of international human rights agreements.
Dec 10, 2025
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Catherine Yang
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Dec 10
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Taiwan
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Jarvis Lim
Historic US Arms Deal to Revolutionize Taiwan’s Defense, Upset PLA Strategy: Analysts
This procurement allows the Taiwanese military to adopt a new mindset regarding operations and deployment,' one expert said.
Dec 24, 2025
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Jarvis Lim
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Dec 24
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National Security
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Lily Zhou
US Tightens Controls on Tech Investment in Chinese Companies, Supply Chain Security
The $901 billion NDAA includes measures aimed at protecting U.S. tech competitiveness, biosecurity, and defense supply chains.
Dec 23, 2025
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Lily Zhou
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Dec 23
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Europe-China Relations
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Dorothy Li
China Sets Steep Duties on European Dairy Products in Tit-for-Tat Response
While the new levies could be reduced in its final ruling, the decision risks heightening tensions with the 27-nation bloc.
Dec 22, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 22
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Organ Harvesting in China
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Eva Fu
Half a Million People Signed This Petition—What’s It About?
A petition aims to bring an end to a human rights abuse, one signature at a time.
Dec 20, 2025
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Eva Fu
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Dec 20
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International Relations
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Alex Wu
UK Must Stop ‘Dragging Heels’ Over China Threat: Parliament Intelligence Committee Report
The committee found that the British government is ‘reluctant to prioritize security considerations’ when it comes to China and economic interests.
Dec 19, 2025
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Alex Wu
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Dec 19
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World News
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Lily Zhou
China, Japan Clash at UN in Ongoing Feud Over Taiwan
Beijing continued to pressure Japan over Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remarks that a war on Taiwan may trigger actions of Japan’s defense response.
Dec 18, 2025
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Lily Zhou
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Dec 18
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Hong Kong
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Dorothy Li
‘Travesty of Justice’: Conviction of Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Draws Global Condemnation
Lai could spend the rest of his life in prison after being convicted on all three charges in a landmark national security case.
Dec 15, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 15
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International Relations
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Dorothy Li
US Backs Philippines After Fishermen Injured in South China Sea Clash
China’s coast guard and maritime militia vessels fired water cannons and conducted “dangerous blocking maneuvers” against Philippine fishing boats, Manila says.
Dec 14, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 14
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Hong Kong
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Dorothy Li
Verdict for Imprisoned Hong Kong Media Tycoon Jimmy Lai Set for Monday
If convicted in Hong Kong, Lai could spend the rest of his life in jail.
Dec 14, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 14
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Europe
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Michael Zhuang
EU Agrees to 3 Euro Tariff on Low-Value E-Commerce Imports, Targeting Chinese Platforms
The tariff, set to begin in 2026, is an interim step toward scrapping the bloc’s duty-free threshold for small parcels.
Dec 13, 2025
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Michael Zhuang
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Dec 13
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Asia & Pacific
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Evgenia Filimianova
US Bombers Join Japanese Jets for Air Drill Over Sea of Japan
Exercise involving US bombers and Japanese fighters follows close encounters with Chinese aircraft and renewed alliance talks on deterrence.
Dec 12, 2025
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Evgenia Filimianova
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Dec 12
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Australian Politics News
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Rex Widerstrom
Australia Greenlights Korean Giant’s Expanded Stake in Naval Shipbuilder
The government will allow Hanwha to increase its shareholding in Austal, the nation’s sovereign shipbuilder, from 9.9 percent to 19.9 percent.
Dec 12, 2025
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Rex Widerstrom
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Dec 12
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Australia News
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Cindy Li
Australian Schools Could Adopt Mandarin Immersion Amid Falling Asian Language Enrolments: Inquiry
Immersion language programmes aim to help learners to acquire the language naturally, much like how they would learn their first language.
Dec 11, 2025
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Cindy Li
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Dec 11
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International Relations
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Jarvis Lim
Beijing’s Escalating Aggression Cements US–Japan Alliance: Analysts
Beijing’s intensifying military and economic pressure against Tokyo is seen as a strategy to mask deepening domestic instability and social unrest.
Dec 11, 2025
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Jarvis Lim
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Dec 11
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Europe-China Relations
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Dorothy Li
EU Opens Probe Into Chinese Security-Screening Firm Nuctech
Threat detection systems ‘play an essential role in ensuring that Europe is open, yet secure,’ the bloc’s antitrust chief said.
Dec 11, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 11
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International Relations
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Dorothy Li
Mexico Approves Tariffs of up to 50 Percent on China, Others
The new tariffs will take effect next year and apply to countries that don’t have a free-trade agreement with Mexico.
Dec 11, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 11
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China Business & Economy
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Evgenia Filimianova
IMF Urges China to Shift From Exports to Consumption
The International Monetary Fund called for policy shifts to counter weak domestic demand, deflationary pressures, and high debt levels.
Dec 11, 2025
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Evgenia Filimianova
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Dec 11
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Asia & Pacific
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Rex Widerstrom
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Daniel Y. Teng
‘If It Wasn’t Leaked’: The Secret Pact That Nearly Put Chinese PLA Troops on Australia’s Doorstep
Paul Johnstone, security and intelligence expert, says Beijing’s hold over the Solomons is tight, but reveals locals are far from happy.
Dec 10, 2025
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Rex Widerstrom
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Dec 10
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Europe-China Relations
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Dorothy Li
UK Hits Chinese Cyber Firms With Sanctions Over Cyberattacks
Two targeted companies have been accused by U.S. authorities of carrying out malicious cyber activity on behalf of the CCP.
Dec 10, 2025
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Dorothy Li
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Dec 10
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Congress
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Catherine Yang
CCP’s History of ‘Broken Promises,’ Human Rights Abuses Harms US, World: Congressional Commission
China continues to rank among the worst human rights offenders in the world, despite ratifying a number of international human rights agreements.
Dec 10, 2025
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Catherine Yang
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