Taiwan Vice President Calls for International Support in Rare EU Address

Taiwan VP Hsiao Bi-khim urged stronger EU-Taiwan trade and security ties amid rising threats from the Chinese Communist Party during a rare EU Parliament visit.

Japan, US to Develop Rare Earth Mining Around Pacific Island

Japan and the United States will work to codevelop rare earth mining around the waters of Japan’s Minamitori Island.
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Hegseth Says US-South Korea Alliance Will Stay Focused on Deterring North Korea

Secretary of War Hegseth said the U.S.–South Korean alliance remains focused on deterring North Korea while watching other regional threats.

US Seeks Closer Military Ties With Vietnam During Arms Supply Negotiations: Hegseth

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said the U.S. seeks deeper military ties with Vietnam as talks continue over potential arms supplies to the country.

ASEAN’s Increasing China Ties Threaten Economic Sovereignty of Member States: Experts

Analysts warn the upgraded free trade pact could let cheap Chinese goods flood regional markets, threatening to hollow out ASEAN member economies.

Pentagon Chief Raises Concerns Over CCP’s Military Activities Around Taiwan

U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth voiced concern over China’s military actions near Taiwan and the South China Sea in his first meeting with Adm. Dong Jun.

Seoul Risks Crippling Key Industries, Economic Retaliation With Deeper China Ties: Analysts

Experts warn South Korea risks economic coercion, overcapacity, and consumer backlash as Xi and President Lee plan to deepen China–Korea economic ties.

Trump Touts Strong Economic Ties in Talks With Korean President, APEC Business Leaders

President Trump received a red-carpet welcome in South Korea, with cannon salutes before meeting President Lee Jae Myung and global business leaders.