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Tokyo’s annual defence white paper accuses Beijing of attempting to destabilise regional status quo
Secret table-top planning and joint exercises in South China Sea continue as concerns grow over Beijing stance
US alliance with Philippines is key to containing Beijing in Pacific but pact is under threat
UK, France and Germany should beware of sending mixed messages to China
Countries differ in how openly they want to challenge China in increasingly tense region
Vessel’s loss comes as regional arms race intensifies and Jakarta seeks more control over maritime borders
Suga’s willingness to discuss Taiwan during his White House visit was a departure from the norm
Prime minister’s blunt remarks after Biden meeting highlight worry over Beijing’s maritime moves
China accused of using sheltering ships in the Spratlys as a precursor to claiming territory
Beijing has stepped up military posturing in recent days, raising worries it could invade
Biden prepares to meet Quad allies to discuss countering China in region
State department says move allowing patrols to fire on vessels in disputed waters could be used to intimidate
Naval exercises have increased over recent months, says commander of USS Theodore Roosevelt
PLA’s simulated attack on US carrier underscores determination to challenge American dominance
Revelation underscores Joe Biden’s difficulties in easing tensions with Beijing
Pledge in call between leaders of US and Japan is latest sign of tough White House stance on China
Trump administration announces number of moves with just days remaining in office
US faces task to win back strategically important nation after Beijing makes inroads
Early signal to allies that US president-elect is planning a hard line against Beijing
New Delhi has shifted focus from the Himalayas to the oceans to send a warning to Beijing
Move to resume activity in disputed waters comes after years of arguments with Beijing
Two enlightening new books describe the long shadow China casts over its southern neighbours
Domestic insecurity, ambition and the pandemic blamed for Beijing’s belligerence
Exercises reinforce fears Beijing will raise pressure on security after Covid-19 threat fades
The outgoing Japanese prime minister was right to reject appeasement
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