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Beijing is assembling a network of overseas port facilities to protect its global interests
Fujian is the PLA’s most advanced vessel and the first to be entirely designed and built domestically
Tensions on display at Shangri-La security forum as Beijing hits back at US accusations of aggression
Defence minister Wei Fenghe says annexation of Taiwan ‘must be achieved’ at Asian security forum
Lloyd Austin warns China against ‘provocative’ activity at Asian defence forum
Xi Jinping’s ambitions and the modernisation of China’s military are prompting growing fears about an attempt to annex the island
Kuomintang is acutely aware it needs Washington’s approval to return to power
‘Road map’ falls short of Taipei’s hopes for full deal and inclusion in regional framework
Washington and Canberra campaign strongly against Beijing’s efforts to boost regional influence
First Pacific Island nation joins pact as Washington and Beijing vie for regional influence
Beijing woos nations to join its Global Security Initiative that ‘respects each other’s sovereignty’
Beijing proposes security and economic pact to island nations ahead of foreign minister’s visit
Japan condemns joint exercise as ‘provocative’ and ‘unacceptable’
US president’s comments during visit to Tokyo prompt criticism from Beijing
Talks with Kiribati and another nation come after Beijing agrees deal with Solomons
Emphasis on risk of full Chinese invasion blocks Taipei from buying vital weapons, business groups say
Initiatives come as White House is pushing to reinvigorate alliances in the face of Beijing
Apple supplier reports its highest first-quarter net income in eight years
White House consults European allies over what it sees as more assertive activity by Beijing
YMTC said to have sold semiconductors that incorporated American technology to smartphone maker
Brexit’s red tape and taxes have caused many small businesses to stop trading with the EU
Washington accelerates embassy reopening in South Pacific nation after it agreed a pact with Beijing
Lloyd Austin had been pushing for call with Beijing’s top general but had been repeatedly rebuffed
Agreement will exacerbate western fears over Beijing’s growing influence in South Pacific
Low vaccination rates for elderly mean island must protect its health system as it opens up
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