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Chinese Military
Is the US Destabilizing Asia?
At a time of uncertainty, the Asia-Pacific should stick with the security guarantees that have brought it relative peace and prosperity. It’s too soon to count the US out.
South China Sea Peace Zone?
The Philippines pushes for a united front in the South China Sea – and calls for a zone of peace and co-operation.
A Lose-Lose Fighter Decision
The Obama administration’s decision to offer upgrades to Taiwan’s aging F-16 fighter fleet will annoy Beijing and unsettle Taiwan.
Taiwan Set for F-16 Upgrade
The Obama administration is set to upgrade Taiwan’s fleet of F-16 fighters, but won’t sell the latest models.
China's Growing Spy Threat
The Chinese government’s ‘vacuum cleaner’ approach to espionage is worrying foreign governments, companies and overseas dissidents. They’re right to be concerned.
India's South China Sea Warning
China’s Global Times newspaper warns India over development projects with Vietnam in the South China Sea.
Debating Missile Defence
China sees US missile defence plans as a threat, while the US worries about Chinese ballistic missiles. Who’s right to be worried?
India Beefs Up for Great Game
Worried by an increasingly assertive China, India has ramped up investment in its Navy and Air Force. Will it be enough to protect its own backyard?
China: US Playing With Fire
China’s top official paper warns the US against selling advanced arms to Taiwan or else risk being ‘punished.’
‘Counter-Bismarckian’ Diplomacy
The US has a careful balancing act to perform if it wants to modify its custodian role in the Asia-Pacific ‘commons.’
‘Counter-Bismarckian’ Diplomacy
The US has a careful balancing act to perform if it wants to modify its custodian role in the Asia-Pacific ‘commons.’
China's S-Shaped Threat
China is assumed by many destined to overtake the US as the world’s leading power. But history shows the dangers of extrapolating from today’s growth numbers.