Military
PLA Modernization Push Pressures US First Island Chain
As the PLA marks 99 years, its push toward a 2027 'world-class military' goal is eroding the US edge along the first island chain, an SCMP analysis says.
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DiplomacySecurity
China Condemns Japan-Philippines Security Pact as Threat
China warns Japan-Philippines security cooperation damages regional peace after Marcos visit yields intel-sharing pact and maritime border talks.
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Politics & DiplomacyMilitary
Hegseth Strikes Milder Tone on China at Shangri-La Dialogue
Pete Hegseth's Shangri-La Dialogue speech on China struck a milder tone post-Trump-Xi summit while pushing allies for greater burden-sharing.
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