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An aerial view of uninhabited island of Spratlys in the disputed South China Sea, April 21, 2017, Reuters


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A Japanese Air Self Defense Force F-15 fighter scrambles at the Air Self Defense Force Naha base in Naha, Okinawa prefecture, Japan, in this photo taken by Kyodo. (Reuters)


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Vietnam wanted to have the launchers in place as it expects
tensions to rise in the South China Sea. (Photo: Reuters)


Beijing Relies on Taiwan to Draw Diplomatic Ties

Beijing Relies on Taiwan to Draw Diplomatic Ties

Shanghai – Taiwan became Beijing intermediate to test the tension levels of its diplomatic ties with some countries like USA and Japan. In this context, a Senior Chinese Official for Taiwanese affairs urged from anticipated threats in 2017 after the emergence of...
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Presidential candidate Rodrigo “Digong” Duterte raises a
clenched fist before casting his vote at a polling precinct for
national elections at Daniel Aguinaldo National High School in Davao
city in southern Philippines, May 9, 2016.REUTERS/Erik De Castro


Duterte’s Balancing Game between China, Japan

Duterte’s Balancing Game between China, Japan

Beijing- The Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) has ruled that China has no ‘historical rights’ in the South China Sea and that its activities in it violates Philippines’ sovereign rights. China, however, rejects this case while both countries have pledged to...
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China Prepares to Host G20 Summit

China Prepares to Host G20 Summit

China hopes to highlight its central position in shaping global governance rules and reinforce itself as a global power at the upcoming G20 Summit. The G20 Summit will be held on September 4th and 5th in Hangzhou, China, and President Xi Jinping will chair it. The...