POLITICS
According to a July 21 Reuters report, diplomatic tensions between China and the Philippines escalated sharply after a clash between their personnel at Second Thomas Shoal in the South China Sea, known in the Philippines as Ayungin Shoal, prompted the two countries to summon each other's ambassadors. On the same
China Fires a Submarine-Launched Nuclear Missile Into the South Pacific, Drawing Condemnation
According to Reuters, on July 6, 2026, a Chinese nuclear-powered submarine fired a nuclear-capable ballistic...
Takaichi-Modi Summit Re-emphasized India’s Centrality to the Indo-Pacific: Experts
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi paid a state visit to India from Tuesday, July 1, to Thursday,...
China’s Article 63 Sparks Debate Over the Global Reach of Beijing’s Ethnic Unity Law
By Li Bingyan, Commentary China's "Ethnic Unity and Progress Promotion Law," which took effect on...
Former Xinjiang Party Chief Ma Xingrui Sacked From CCP Ahead of Beidaihe
Former Xinjiang Secretary Ma Xingrui has been officially expelled from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP...
Six-Nation Lawmakers’ Visit to Taiwan’s Frontline Coast Guard Facility Draws Beijing’s Anger
The Inter-Parliamentary Alliance on China (IPAC) recently led parliamentarians from six countries, including...
Taiwan Condemns CCP Response After Attack on Akio Yaita, Plans Tougher Anti-Repression Laws
Japanese-born senior media figure and Executive Director of the Indo-Pacific Strategic Think Tank Akio...
British Expert Warns: CCP Is Preparing to ‘Isolate’ Taiwan
Chinese Coast Guard vessels have recently conducted several days of so-called “law enforcement patrols...
Taiwan Wins Global Anti-Money Laundering Award for Prince Group Investigation
Taiwan’s Investigation Bureau has won the annual “Egmont Best Case Award (BECA)” for its investigation...
Trump Backs Lindsey Graham’s Sister for Vacant Senate Seat
According to NBC News, on July 12, longtime Republican U.S. Senator and close political ally of President...