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Rare earths are definitely China's trump card
Oped, Published on 15/08/2025
» China's weaponisation of rare earths has emerged as a major flash point in US-China trade negotiations. These critical materials, especially the high-performance magnets they make possible, are vital components in electric vehicles (EVs), wind turbines, industrial robotics, and advanced defence systems. In response to China's strict rare-earths export controls, the United States has quietly lowered tariffs, relaxed export controls on AI chips, and even softened visa restrictions for Chinese students.
Japan, Malaysia deepen ties over security, energy amid China concern
Published on 10/01/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR: Japan and Malaysia agreed at their summit on Friday to strengthen ties to ensure regional security based on the rule of law and build robust supply chains, seeking to cement their "strategic" partnership as China expands its influence in Asia and beyond.
Chinese Navy survey ship enters Japanese waters
Published on 31/08/2024
» TOKYO - A Chinese Navy survey vessel briefly entered Japanese territorial waters on Saturday, Japan’s defence ministry said.
Japan accuses China military of airspace violation for 1st time
Kyodo News, Published on 27/08/2024
» KYODO - Japan's Defence Ministry on Monday confirmed for the first time that a plane belonging to the Chinese military violated Japanese airspace, in the latest development that could fuel tensions between the two countries following repeated maritime provocations by China.
Rifts surface at East Asia meetings
Published on 27/07/2024
» VIENTIANE - Divisions among Asia-Pacific nations surfaced on Saturday, as foreign ministers engaged in exchanges over Russia’s protracted invasion of Ukraine and China’s growing maritime assertiveness in nearby waters.
Japan, Philippines sign defence pact amid growing China concern
Published on 08/07/2024
» Japan and the Philippines on Monday signed a bilateral defence agreement to facilitate joint exercises for closer security cooperation, amid China's growing assertiveness in regional waters.
China raises stakes in disputed waters
Published on 15/06/2024
» A new regulation allowing China’s coast guard to detain for up to 60 days any foreigners suspected of “trespassing” in waters it claims took effect on Saturday, raising concerns in countries such as the Philippines that have sovereignty disputes with it.
Japan, US, Australia, Philippines agree on rules-based Indo-Pacific
Kyodo News, Published on 03/05/2024
» HAWAII - The defence ministers from Japan, the United States, Australia and the Philippines on Thursday pledged to maintain the rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific region, where concerns are growing over China's increasing assertiveness.
US, Japan, Philippine leaders show united front against China
Published on 12/04/2024
» The leaders of the United States, Japan and the Philippines on Thursday agreed to advance their defence and economic cooperation, in a move aimed at pushing back against China's ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region.
China, Japan trade blame over confrontation near disputed islands
Published on 10/12/2023
» BEIJING/TOKYO: China and Japan accused each other of maritime incursions after a confrontation between their coast guards in waters around disputed islands in the East China Sea.