Taiwan hopes US arms sale package can be approved soon, president says
Taiwan’s President William Lai Ching-te reiterates his desire for talks based on ‘parity and respect’ with China.
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Indonesia, Australia to expand security cooperation with Japan, PNG
Indonesian defence minister says Morotai Island in North Maluku province may be site of future joint training facility.
Philippines rebukes China embassy over ‘coercive’ warning of job losses
Diplomatic dispute escalates as Beijing and Manila present competing narratives over the South China Sea.
Japan, Philippines sign new defence pacts amid surging China tensions
One deal allows the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel and other supplies when their forces stage joint training.
US says Chinese military drills around Taiwan cause unnecessary tensions
US recently approved $11bn arms package for Taiwan, which condemned ‘provocative’ Chinese military drills.
‘We’re not scared’: Life in Taiwan goes on amid major Chinese war games
People on the island have grown so accustomed to Chinese displays of power that life continues as usual.
China sanctions 30 US firms, individuals over Taiwan weapons sales
Beijing urged the US to cease ‘dangerous’ efforts to arm the island, which it claims as its own.
Taiwan’s opposition launches ‘symbolic’ campaign to impeach president
Opposition parties accuse President Lai, Premier Cho of violating Taiwan’s constitution in impeachment bid.
Philippines says fishermen hurt, boat damaged in China coastguard skirmish
The Philippine coastguard claims the vessels it deployed to aid the injured fishermen were also repeatedly blocked.
Australia hails ‘shared vision’, as defence minister set to visit Japan
Canberra says it seeks to make early contact with the new administration of Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
Trump says ‘very good’ phone call with Xi builds on fragile trade truce
Trump and Xi talk soya beans and Taiwan, continuing to lower temperature in wake of meeting in South Korea last month.
