Us to Boost Military Role in the Philippines in Push to Counter China
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US vows ‘ironclad’ defence of Philippines military in South China Sea
Support from Washington reflects mounting alarm at Beijing’s assertiveness in Indo-PacificFinancial Times - Business - China -
US and Japan announce new military agreements aimed at countering China
Tokyo and Washington have struck 70 pacts on defence cooperation during Japanese PM’s White House state visit. Joe Biden and Fumio Kishida, the Japanese prime minister, have announced a new era of military cooperation during the pomp and ...The Guardian - World - China -
China sounds warning after Philippines and US announce most expansive military drills yet
Exercises starting on Monday will be the first to be held outside Philippines’ territorial waters, and come amid a rise in tensions in the South China Sea. Philippine and US forces will carry out their first ever military exercises outside the ...The Guardian - World - China -
Biden and Kishida Agree to Tighten Military and Economic Ties to Counter China
President Biden is hosting Japan’s prime minister, Fumio Kishida, for a state visit as part of a broad diplomatic outreach.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Biden, Japan's Kishida Push for Closer Ties to Counter China
The leaders aim to improve military coordination amid worries about North Korea’s nuclear program and China’s influence efforts in Pacific.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
US showcases anti-China alliance with Japan/Philippines summit
Thursday’s three-way summit between President Biden, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishidan and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. is sending a message to China: You’re the odd man out. The meeting, the first time the three leaders have ...The Hill - Politics - China -
The Philippine president says he won't give US access to more local military bases
The Philippine president says his administration has no plan to give the U.S. military access to more Philippine army sitesABC News - World -
China supporting Russia in massive military expansion, US says
Beijing helping with drone production, space-based capabilities and ballistic missile production. China is helping Russia undertake its biggest military expansion since Soviet times, ramping up sales of machine tools, microelectronics and other ...The Guardian - World - China -
Dynamic in South China Sea is changing through growing US and Japan ties, says Philippines president
Ferdinand Marcos Jr says building trilateral ties vital, after the three countries criticise China’s ‘dangerous and aggressive behaviour’ in the region. A cooperation agreement by the Philippines, the United States and Japan will change the ...The Guardian - World - China -
China blacklists 2 US defense-related companies over military sales to Taiwan
China blacklists 2 US defense-related companies over military sales to TaiwanABC News - World - China -
US-China competition to field military drone swarms could fuel global arms race
U.S. and Chinese military planners are gearing up for a new kind of warfare in which squadrons of air and sea drones equipped with artificial intelligence work together like a swarm of bees to overwhelm an enemyABC News - Tech -
Ukraine adopts new mobilisation law to boost military
Measure allows longer leave periods and better pay for frontline soldiers but fails to limit duration of deploymentsFinancial Times - Business - Ukraine -
U.S., Japan, Philippines Boost Ties With Chip, Nickel Deals
The U.S. and Japan have outlined plans to invest in infrastructure, semiconductor and nickel projects in the Philippines as the three countries seek to deepen ties amid tensions with China.The Wall Street Journal - World - Japan -
The rusting Philippine ship forcing Biden to focus on China
US president to hold historic summits with Japanese and Philippine leaders in Washington this weekFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Biden Pulls Closer to Japan to Counter China
Also, inflation remained higher than expected. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Europe restarts magnesium mining to counter reliance on China
US-backed Verde to invest $1bn in disused Romanian mine and begin production in 2027Financial Times - World - China -
Ukrainian MPs pass controversial mobilisation bill to boost troop numbers
Bill is aimed at conscripting hundreds of thousands of reinforcements but exact figure has not been spelled out. Ukraine war – live updatesUkraine’s parliament has passed a mobilisation bill aimed at conscripting hundreds of thousands of ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
China Seeks to Boost Stock Market Supervision
China has issued new national-level guidelines aimed at addressing stock-market volatility, including tightening supervision of new listings.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
In Warning to China, Biden Hosts Summit With Leaders of Japan and Philippines
President Biden discussed security in the South China Sea with the leaders of Japan and the Philippines at the White House.The New York Times - World - Joe Biden -
Biden pledges to defend Philippines from any attack in South China Sea
US president describes defence commitment to the Philippines and Japan as ‘ironclad’ as Beijing accuses Manila of violating Chinese sovereignty. Joe Biden has pledged to defend the Philippines from any attack in the South China Sea, as he hosted ...The Guardian - World - Joe Biden -
China coastguard blocks Philippines vessels as maritime tension grows
Incident just days after Washington reiterated its security ties to ManilaFinancial Times - World - China -
Philippines-China Tensions Hitting Peso, Central Bank Chief Says
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The U.S. and Japan announce a historic upgrade in security ties to counter China
The United States and Japan announce a historic upgrade to their security alliance on Wednesday, as President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for an official visit that will highlight Japan’s role in countering China in the ...NBC News - Politics - China -
How U.S. and Japan plan to work together to counter China
President Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida announced plans Wednesday for closer military and intelligence cooperation. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang has the details.CBS News - Top stories - China -
Japan’s Kishida pleads with US to overcome ‘self-doubt’ of global role
Japan’s leader on Thursday issued a passionate plea for Republicans in Congress not to turn away from America’s role as a leader on the world stage, in the face of anxiety over GOP stonewalling of aid for Ukraine and growing isolationism under the ...The Hill - Politics - Japan -
Japan PM: US must overcome ‘self-doubt’ of global role
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Japan PM: US must overcome ‘self-doubt’ of global role Japan’s leader issued a passionate plea Thursday for ...The Hill - Politics - Japan -
China Struggles to Kick Deflationary Concerns
A manufacturing-led recovery has sparked trade frictions abroad, but weak price growth shows consumption lags behind at home.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
VW cuts price of EV and combustion engine cars to boost deliveries to China
Success in Asia contrasts with decline in electric vehicle sales in Europe after end of consumer subsidyFinancial Times - World - China -
Morning Report — Biden boosts Japan ties, with China in mind
Delicate glass butterflies and spring flowers adorned the White House during a State Dinner honoring U.S. ally Japan on Wednesday. But President Biden today will confer with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida about the grittier details of ...The Hill - Politics - Joe Biden -
China Has Helped Russia Boost Arms Production, U.S. Says
Beijing’s support is helping Moscow at a critical stage in its war in Ukraine war, officials say.The Wall Street Journal - World - China -
Australia to Boost Defense Spending Amid U.S.-China Tensions
Australia is boosting its defense budget and rethinking its defense plans as strategic competition between the U.S. and China heats up in the Indo-Pacific region.The Wall Street Journal - World - Australia -
China warns west of ‘survival of the fittest’ as manufacturing boosts economy
Trading partners fear factory boom could trigger supply shock after first-quarter data affirms Xi’s industrial strategyFinancial Times - Business - China -
Russia-Ukraine war live: Ukraine passes controversial bill to broaden civilian mobilisation in attempt to boost military
Scrapping of demobilisation date for soldiers who have spent long periods on frontlines among changes passed by parliament. Here are some of the latest images coming through from photo agencies:. We’ve got a bit more on Ukraine’s new mobilisation ...The Guardian - World - Ukraine -
Nasa chief warns China is masking military presence in space with civilian programs
Bill Nelson told Capitol Hill lawmakers that China has been ‘very, very secretive’ about its space progress, warning ‘we are in a race’. The head of Nasa has warned of China bolstering its space capabilities by using civilian programs to mask ...The Guardian - World - China -
Eggs, Ammo and Underwear: Inside Ukraine's New Push Against Military Graft
A former energy executive is on a quest to clean up arms contracts after a series of scandals that caused disquiet among Kyiv’s allies.The Wall Street Journal - World - Ukraine -
Former top military officers push back on Trump immunity claim
More than a dozen retired four-star generals, admirals and other former military leaders filed an amicus brief with in the Supreme Court on Monday, arguing against former President Trump’s claims of immunity in his criminal cases. The group said ...The Hill - Politics - Donald Trump -
Congressional panel makes push for better military pay, healthcare, housing
A congressional panel tasked with reviewing quality of life for United States service members released a report Thursday making an array of recommendations to improve pay, child care, housing, access to medical care and spouse support. Among the ...The Hill - Politics -
Philippines president says trilateral summit with U.S., Japan to include South China Sea cooperation
The upcoming trilateral summit between the United States, Philippines and Japan will include an agreement to maintain security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea, Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said on Wednesday. Marcos ...Yahoo Sports - Sports - China -
Biden's trilateral summit builds on alliances with Japan & Philippines as threat from China looms
NBC News White House Correspondent Monica Alba joins Meet the Press NOW to discuss key takeaways from President Biden's trilateral summit with the leaders or Japan and the Philippines.NBC News - Politics - China -
China Pushes Back Against Yellen's Warnings on Overcapacity
Chinese officials have dismissed concerns raised by the U.S. Treasury Secretary that it should scale back on industrial production, saying that the country is developing its economy appropriately.The Wall Street Journal - World - China