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China’s military exercises in South China Sea after negotiations with US

Chinese air and naval forces are currently engaged in exercises in a contested region of the South China Sea, as reported by the military on Saturday. This announcement follows discussions between the country’s leading diplomat and his U.S. counterpart aimed at alleviating regional tensions. This development coincides with Australia and the Philippines announcing a joint maritime operation involving Japan, New Zealand, and the United States … Continue reading China’s military exercises in South China Sea after negotiations with US

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Japan reports Chinese navy aircraft carrier was observed in Pacific for seven days

Japan’s defense ministry announced on Friday that it has observed the Chinese Navy aircraft carrier “Liaoning” in the Pacific Ocean over the last week. The ministry reported that Liaoning, along with several accompanying Chinese Navy ships, was seen navigating and performing aircraft landing exercises in waters located approximately 280 to 1,020 kilometers (174 to 634 miles) southwest of Okinotori Island, Japan. Continue reading Japan reports Chinese navy aircraft carrier was observed in Pacific for seven days

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Quad group enhances collaboration on maritime security during Biden’s farewell summit

Leaders from Australia, India, Japan, and the United States have intensified collaborative security measures in the economically significant waters of Asia, as outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden convened with his counterparts from the Quad alliance, formed in response to mutual apprehensions regarding China. During a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese near his … Continue reading Quad group enhances collaboration on maritime security during Biden’s farewell summit

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Biden hosts leaders from Australia, India, and Japan to discuss security in Indo-Pacific region

Rising tensions in Asia’s trade-dense waters are at the forefront as U.S. President Joe Biden hosts leaders from Australia, India, and Japan in his hometown of Delaware, aiming to strengthen diplomatic efforts against China during the final months of his presidency. Biden will travel to Wilmington, Delaware, on Friday in anticipation of the Quad Leaders Summit, where discussions are likely to focus on the ongoing … Continue reading Biden hosts leaders from Australia, India, and Japan to discuss security in Indo-Pacific region

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DISPUTES

aircraft carrier Liaoning was on a training mission, China rejects Tokyo accusation

China said Thursday that its aircraft carrier Liaoning was on a routine training mission in the western Pacific, rejecting Tokyo’s accusation that the ship and its escorts had entered Japanese territorial waters. In the latest incident in a long-running dispute between China and Tokyo over maritime activities, Japan’s Defense Ministry said on Wednesday that an aircraft carrier and two accompanying destroyers had sailed between the … Continue reading aircraft carrier Liaoning was on a training mission, China rejects Tokyo accusation

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Japan’s Mitsubishi will supply H3 rockets to France from 2027

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (MHI) of Japan has announced an agreement to conduct multiple H3 rocket launches for the French satellite company Eutelsat Group, starting in 2027. This development marks a significant international achievement for Japan’s H3 rocket project, which is backed by 220 billion yen ($1.55 billion) in state funding and successfully completed its inaugural flight in February after overcoming a previous failure. Eutelsat, recognized … Continue reading Japan’s Mitsubishi will supply H3 rockets to France from 2027

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China’s aircraft carrier enters Japan’s contiguous waters for the first time

A Chinese aircraft carrier made its first temporary incursion into Japan’s contiguous waters on Wednesday, as reported by Japan’s public broadcaster NHK. This incident marks another potential escalation in tensions between the two nations. The carrier navigated between the southern islands of Yonaguni and Iriomote, entering a zone that extends up to 24 nautical miles from Japan’s coastline, where the country can exercise certain controls … Continue reading China’s aircraft carrier enters Japan’s contiguous waters for the first time

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AUKUS Pillar II: Canada, Japan, New Zealand are new members

AUKUS alliance, comprising Australia, Britain, and the United States, announced on Wednesday that they are engaging in discussions with Canada, Japan, and New Zealand regarding potential partnerships in defense technology initiatives. This collaboration aims to enhance the AUKUS defense technology framework, which is set to provide Australia with nuclear-powered submarines in the coming decade, while also focusing on the development of advanced weaponry to strengthen … Continue reading AUKUS Pillar II: Canada, Japan, New Zealand are new members

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Canada has started efforts to join AUKUS, a three-member alliance of the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom

Canada is currently engaged in discussions regarding its potential participation in an expanded AUKUS agreement involving the United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia, aimed at addressing China’s increasing military presence in the Asia Pacific region, according to Canadian Defence Minister Bill Blair. Canada has expressed interest in joining a second component of AUKUS that focuses on collaboration in advanced military technologies, such as artificial … Continue reading Canada has started efforts to join AUKUS, a three-member alliance of the United States, Australia and the United Kingdom

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