The United States opened an embassy in Tonga on Tuesday, reaffirming its commitment to strengthen ties with the Pacific island nation amid Beijing’s growing influence in the region. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said the new embassy in Tonga would allow the United States to deploy more diplomatic staff and resources, including the potential appointment…
US Opens Embassy in Tonga to Affirm Ties Amid China’s Growing Influence
May 10, 2023
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New Zealand Prime Minister Cancels Club Dinner Hosted by Pro-China Group
May 9, 2023
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New Zealand Prime Minister Chris Hipkins canceled his plans to attend a dinner party with a pro-China group last week. According to the New Zealand online news publication Newsroom, the dinner was hosted by the New Zealand Chinese Business Club (NZCBC) and presented by a major Chinese liquor brand. The NZCBC was founded by former…
Indonesia President Says ASEAN Should View AUKUS Security Pact as Partner
Indonesia’s president said the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) should view the Australia-United Kingdom-United States (AUKUS) pact as a partner instead of a competitor to ensure peace in Asia. Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who holds the presidency of the 10-member regional bloc this year, said that ASEAN is “open and inclusive” by nature and…
Chinese Militia Boats Cross Indian, ASEAN Warships Exercising in South China Sea
Boats belonging to a Chinese maritime militia approached an area where navies of India and ASEAN countries were taking part in drills in the South China Sea, reports said on Monday. An independent expert in Vietnam said Beijing appeared to be using the militia to intimidate and disrupt the naval exercise. Beijing has not responded to Reuters queries about…
China Revises Military Conscription Laws, Eyeing Space, Cyberwarfare
May 4, 2023
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China’s newly revised military conscription laws went into effect on May 1. Its focus on reenlisting retired service people and recruiting college students with expertise in space and cyberwarfare has drawn widespread attention. The amended conscription regulations were approved by the ruling Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) State Council and the Central Military Commission in April….
White House Proposes Tighter Controls Over Foreign Land Purchases Near Military Bases
May 4, 2023
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The Biden administration is proposing tighter controls over foreign land purchases by adding eight additional military installations to the list for national security review. This addition expands the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a federal panel that reviews foreign acquisitions for national security risks. Once finalized, any non-excepted real…
Biden Administration Proposes Tighter Controls Over Foreign Purchases of Land Near Military Bases
May 4, 2023
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The Biden administration is proposing tighter controls over foreign land purchases by adding eight additional military installations to the list for national security review. This addition expands the jurisdiction of the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), a federal panel that reviews foreign acquisitions for national security risks. Once finalized, any non-excepted real…
UK Parliamentary Committee Warned of Dangers of the ‘Chinese Agenda’ in the Arctic
May 3, 2023
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A parliamentary committee in London has heard of a growing interest in the Arctic by the Chinese regime and the danger posed in the region by its strategic alliance with Russia. On Wednesday the House of Lords’ international relations and defence committee heard from three experts about the threat in the Arctic Circle posed by…
IN-DEPTH: Paraguay’s Conservative Election Win Snarls China’s Bid for Regional Dominance
Conservative presidential candidate Santiago Pena won a major victory in Paraguay on April 30, strengthening the hold of the Colorado Party as a new wave of leftist leadership has emerged in the region over the past two years. Beyond Paraguay’s borders, the geopolitical implications of the election win are significant. This is especially true for…
Paraguay’s Conservative Election Win Snarls China’s Bid for Regional Dominance
Conservative presidential candidate Santiago Pena won a major victory in Paraguay on April 30, strengthening the hold of the Colorado Party as a new wave of leftist leadership has emerged in the region over the past two years. Beyond Paraguay’s borders, the geopolitical implications of the election win are significant. This is especially true for…
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