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12 February

Japan Seizes Chinese Fishing Vessel, Arrests Captain

Japan seized a Chinese fishing boat and arrested its skipper, authorities said Friday, an incident that could deepen a spat between the Asian giants.

12 February

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Leader Warns Countries in Region ‘Next’ in Case of China Attack

Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te warned that countries in the region would be China's next targets should Beijing seize the democratic island, as he insisted on the need for Taiwan to dramatically shore up its defenses.

11 February

Asia Pacific

Specialists from the Joint Task Force 661 Defensive Cyber Operations team at Camp Ricarte, Puerto Princesa City in the Philippines during Exercise ALON 25. *** Local Caption *** Exercise ALON 25 is a bilateral training activity planned and led by the Armed Forces of the Philippines and Australian Defence Force. Conducted from 15 to 29 August, it is the largest overseas military exercise for Australia in 2025. Over 3,600 personnel are participating in Exercise ALON 25 including members of the ADF and AFP, as well as elements of the Royal Canadian Navy, and the United States Marine Corps Marine Rotation Force Darwin. Exercise ALON 25 demonstrates the strength of the Strategic Partnership between Australia and the Philippines. It allows both nations to practice multi-domain warfighting skillsets while collaborating on regional security.

Staff Writer With AFP

Australia Charges Two Chinese Nationals With Foreign Interference

Australian police said Wednesday they have charged two Chinese nationals with foreign interference, accusing them of spying on a Buddhist group at the behest of police in China.

10 February

Asia Pacific

Ethan M. Encarnacion

China Announces ‘Starlink Killer’ Microwave Weapon, Says It Can Fire 60-Second Bursts

A high-power microwave weapon is reportedly being developed in China as a potential solution to large constellations of low-orbit satellites, with Beijing describing it as “Starlink’s worst nightmare.”

5 February

Nuclear

Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile

Staff Writer With AFP

NATO Calls for ‘Restraint’ as Last US-Russia Nuclear Treaty Expires

NATO urged "responsibility and restraint" as the treaty between the US and Russia imposing limits on their nuclear arsenals expired.

2 February

Air

Ronald Watkins

Chinese Military Flights Near Taiwan Surge 15-Fold in Five Years: Report

Chinese military flights near Taiwan surged nearly 15-fold over five years, reflecting Beijing’s growing pressure on the island.

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31 January

Asia Pacific

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer visits Yuyuan Garden in Shanghai, east China on January 30, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Britain’s Starmer Seeks to Bolster China Ties Despite Trump Warning

Visiting Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday Britain has a "huge amount to offer" China, after his bid to forge closer ties prompted warnings from US President Donald Trump.

30 January

Asia Pacific

Giulia Bernacchi

Taiwan Holds Coastal Drill Simulating Defense Against Chinese Assault

Taiwan’s military conducted a coastal defense exercise simulating the repulsion of a Chinese amphibious assault.

30 January

Asia Pacific

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who is on an official visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, on January 29, 2026.

Staff Writer With AFP

Britain’s Starmer Hails ‘Good Progress’ After Meeting China’s XI

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer hailed "really good progress" on issues including visa-free travel and tariffs during talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping in Beijing on Thursday.

30 January

Americas

Staff Writer With AFP

China Warns US Attempts to Contain It ‘Doomed to Fail’

Beijing said attempts to contain it are "doomed to fail," days after the US announced it would prioritize curbing China this year while maintaining respectful ties.

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