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Beijing Takes Control of Pakistan Port

China expects to rely more and more on maritime trade.

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India Putting Down Roots in Contested Territory

Many of today’s most consequential geopolitical questions are about who should control territory.

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Japan Pulls Ahead of China in Bid for Indian Rail Deal

The contract would be a big economic and political victory for Japan, which has been looking for opportunities to challenge China’s position as a leading international developer.

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Taiwanese Presidential Candidate Visits Japan

Will Taiwan cozy up to its old colonial ruler?

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China Edges Closer to North Korea

Xi has sent a trusted envoy to celebrate the anniversary of North Korea’s founding. South Korea and Japan won’t be happy, but China isn’t happy with them.

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Showdown in the South China Sea

It’s a go: An unnamed U.S. official has confirmed that the United States Navy will sail ships within 12 miles of China’s reclaimed reefs in the Spratly archipelago.

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Kerry Talks Tough on China at ASEAN

The Secretary of State doubled down on a firm American stance against China’s claims to territory in the South China Sea around freshly built artificial islands, saying that the U.S. will not accept any action that threatens freedom of navigation.

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ASEAN vs. China

Beijing’s recent behavior seems to have ticked off enough ASEAN members to make this week’s meeting a significant show of defiance and unity over the South China Sea.

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Australia Takes a Deep Step Into the Asian Arms Race

A preview of Canberra’s soon-to-be-released defense policy indicates that it will be spending a lot of money building up naval and air power, with an eye on China.

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South China Sea on the Boil

Japan’s stronger anti-China stance in its new annual defense white paper has kicked off a furious row between Tokyo and Beijing.

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