Pacific
China ‘likely’ ran targeted campaign to align Pacific with its latest five-year plan
Report by the Alliance Futures Initiative documents how Beijing promoted the 15th FYP in the region
South China Sea
Philippines bets on classrooms to strengthen South China Sea claims
Experts say education can build lasting public support, but could also narrow future diplomatic options.
Tibet
Beijing resumes demolition of major Tibetan Buddhist academy, satellite imagery shows
Advocates say China razes monks’ homes to restrict religious freedom and further ethnic unity law’s reach in Tibet.
South China Sea
Proposed US-led tech hub in the Philippines will secure supply chains, create jobs
The hub signals Washington’s symbolic return to the site of its largest overseas bases, analysts said.
Pacific
Marianas voices demand a seat at the table in U.S. seabed mining proposal
The project can boost CNMI economy and U.S. national security, but there are also local concerns, they said.
South China Sea
Indonesia-China naval drill could help normalize Beijing’s presence east of Taiwan
Experts said the drill was not a threat, but repeat activity with third parties there could bolster China's claims.
Tibet
Satellite imagery shows extensive damage from Nepal-Tibet border floods
Advocates call on Chinese authorities to allow information transparency in Tibet’s rescue and relief efforts.
China
Hong Kong court verdict aims to erase Tiananmen memory, 1989 student protester says
Court convicts two former leaders of the group that organized yearly candlelight vigils of “inciting subversion.”
Tibet
Late former premier Zhu Rongji used economics to tighten China’s grip on Tibet
The Zhu-led Western Development Strategy was able to “bring Tibetans in line with Chinese government policies.”
South China Sea
Taiwan soft-pedals Scarborough claim as Manila ties take priority
Philippines' UN filing exposes gap between Taipei’s sovereignty claims and growing security priorities
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