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US allies in Asia are concerned as military assets shift to the Middle East.

Taiwan changes its military drill approach to adapt to potential long-term conflict with China.

Chinese coast guard patrol off Taiwan’s east

China intensified military pressure on Taiwan through sustained coast guard patrols east of the island while establishing new operational control mechanisms, as Trump declared the Iran ceasefire over, escalating Middle East tensions and oil prices.

China views the United States as its primary geopolitical rival, though a Beijing-linked report highlighted Japan and Philippines' expanding military roles in the South China Sea, where increased allied exercises and deployments challenge China's maritime interests amid potential Washington distraction.

Xi Jinping to visit North Korea as China seeks deeper ties with neighbour

Why is Chinese President Xi Jinping visiting North Korea now?

Xi to visit North Korea after seven years

Trump’s description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea, his first trip since 2019, to strengthen ties.

Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week, his first trip since 2019, aiming to reinforce China's influence over its nuclear-armed neighbor as North Korea strengthens ties with Russia and develops nuclear capabilities.

Trump calls Taiwan arms sales as 'good negotiating chip' with China

Taiwan fears a US arms delay could weaken its defenses and shake confidence in Washington's support.

Trump’s Taiwan Remarks Spark Alarm Over Future US Support

President Trump characterized Taiwan arms sales as a negotiating chip with China, intensifying island anxieties by suggesting U.S. weapons provision depends on Beijing's cooperation, potentially undermining Taiwan's security position and established U.S. legal commitments.

The US repositioned its last Asia-based aircraft carrier to the Middle East amid prolonged Iran conflict, raising concerns among Asian allies about reduced American deterrence capacity against Chinese military expansion in the region.

Japan's fighter jet future looks more optimistic with Canada's entry into the GCAP program.

China signals a new normal with coast guard patrols east of Taiwan, increasing pressure on the self-ruled island.

China tests a submarine-launched ballistic missile in the Pacific, signaling its military reach to US allies.

China downplays nuclear issue on Korean peninsula to avoid souring ties with North Korea.

Xi Jinping visited North Korea to reassert China's strategic importance to Kim Jong Un, countering Russia's growing influence through their mutual defense pact and emphasizing their historical partnership amid shifting regional dynamics.

President Xi Jinping visits North Korea to reaffirm China's vital alliance and economic support.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits North Korea June 8-9, his first trip since 2019, to strengthen bilateral ties and reassert influence as Pyongyang deepens Russia relations and expands its nuclear arsenal.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits North Korea next week for the first time in seven years, aiming to reassert China's influence as North Korea strengthens ties with Russia and advances its nuclear weapons program amid international sanctions.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping will visit North Korea next week for the first time since 2019, reinforcing Beijing's influence over Pyongyang as North Korea strengthens ties with Russia and develops nuclear capabilities.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea next week, his first trip in nearly seven years, to meet Kim Jong Un as China counters Russia's growing influence over the nuclear-armed state amid escalating sanctions.

The US temporarily suspended a 14 billion dollar weapons package for Taiwan amid escalating Iran tensions, reflecting strategic concerns about regional stability and potential conflict spreading across multiple fronts simultaneously.

The US is pausing a $14bn arms sale to Taiwan to conserve munitions for its war on Iran.

Trump's comment about negotiations on Taiwan heightens concerns over China

Trump's comments on using Taiwan as a "negotiating chip" with China raise anxieties on the island.

Japan seeks a record $56 billion defense budget amid growing regional tensions.

U.S. still China’s main rival despite report on Japan and Philippines’ capabilities

China signals a "new normal" with coast guard patrols off Taiwan's east coast, increasing pressure on the self-ruled island.

China's new ethnic unity law takes effect, strengthening Mandarin's role nationwide.

China downplays nuclear issue on Korean peninsula to avoid souring ties with North Korea.

Chinese President Xi Jinping will visit North Korea to deepen bilateral ties and counter Russian influence.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits North Korea amid developments in its military program.

Xi Jinping visits North Korea for the first time since 2019 to reassert China's influence as North Korea strengthens ties with Russia, with analysts suggesting the trip aims to manage Pyongyang's nuclear expansion and preserve Beijing's strategic interests.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping travels to North Korea next week for his first visit in nearly seven years, aiming to reassert Beijing's influence as Pyongyang strengthens ties with Russia and advances its nuclear weapons program.

Xi Jinping will visit North Korea to reinforce China's ties with its nuclear-armed neighbor.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping visits North Korea next week for the first time in seven years, strengthening China's influence over Pyongyang as the nuclear-armed nation deepens ties with Russia and seeks international recognition as a weapons state.

US pausing $14bn arms sale to Taiwan due to Iran war, navy chief says

Trump-Xi summit highlights push for stability despite unresolved tensions

Trump's description of Taiwan as a ‘good negotiating chip’ with China raises anxieties