Biden and Xi Congratulate Incoming Philippine President Marcos, Indo-Pacific Influence at Hand
President Biden and President Xi Jinping have both congratulated Marcos Jr. on his victory in the Philippine Presidential elections.
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China Surrounds the Island of Taiwan in Large Scale Military Exercise
China has conducted a massive joint military exercise in the areas surrounding the island of Taiwan, further heightening tensions in Asia.
Marcos Jr. Claims Landslide Victory in PH Presidential Elections, US Looks to Help With “Human Rights” Issues
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., son of Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., is expected to win the Philippine National elections by a landslide.
A tale of the CIA, Spies and the Sears Catalog During the Vietnam War
Would you take Sears products as a form of payment for your spying works like these agents did during Vietnam War?
Pending Presidential Election in the Philippines May Bring the Country Closer to China
Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr, the son of the Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos Sr., is currently leading the Philippine presidential polls ahead of a historic election this May 9 against leading opposition bet Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo. Here’s what it means for the US-Philippine relations:
North Korea Fires Another Unidentified Ballistic Missile Ahead of Biden’s Visit
North Korea has fired an unidentified ballistic missile toward the open sea off the east coast of the Korean peninsula this Wednesday, marking the country’s 14th round of weapon tests this year. The test comes amid Biden’s plans to visit the South.
Australian PM Warns a Chinese Base in Solomon Islands Would Be a ‘Red Line’, the US Hints at Possible Military Action
Following the Solomon Islands-China Security Deal pushing through, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison said that the construction of a Chinese military facility in the Solomon Islands would serve as a “red line” for his administration.
Genocide in China: Uyghur Survivors From Chinese Internment Camps Hold Protest Outside UN Geneva Office
Uyghur survivors from Chinese internment camps rallied outside the United Nations office in Geneva last April 25 to get an audience with the UN Human Rights High Commissioner, Michelle Bachelet.
“Taiwan Is Ours!” China Warns the US on Supporting Taipei
“Taiwan is an inalienable part of China, a fact and status quo that no one can change,” Chinese Minister of National Defense General Wei Fenghe said.
Russo-Ukrainian War Spillover: Sri Lanka Defaults on External Debts
Sri Lanka has announced that their country would default on its external public debt as its foreign reserves are depleted. It is the first time in history Sri Lanka would default on its debts due to a combination of bad policy decisions and spillovers of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Operation Frequent Wind: When the Sailors Threw Helicopters Overboard to Make Room for Evacuees
Did the US military hesitate to throw away $10 million worth of vehicles to make room for more refugees?
Leaked Documents Reveals China Was Allowed to Deploy Heavily Armed Men to Solomon Islands After Honiara Riots
Leaked documents revealed China requested that a 10-person civilian-dressed security dispatch be allowed to enter the Solomon Islands late last year due to the Honiara riots.
