Tag: Asia-Pacific security
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Rocket debris warning up anew after China launch
Philippines issues fresh debris warning following Chinese rocket launch The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) has renewed a debris warning in the wake of China’s latest rocket launch. According to officials, the Long March 12 rocket, launched from the Hainan International Commercial Launch Site in Wenchang, Hainan, yesterday afternoon, reignites concerns about space debris and potential…
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Japan Sets Record Defense Spending as GDP and Yen Strain for 2% Target
Japan Approaches a Record Defense Budget in Response to Global Tensions Japan is poised to approve a defense budget that would mark a new record as policymakers align security spending with rising geopolitical pressures. The government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is preparing to boost defense outlays to address evolving threats, maintain alliance credibility,…
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Russia Opposes Japan’s Talk of Nuclear Arms: What It Means for Security in Asia
Rising Tensions in Asia-Pacific Security Russia has signaled its opposition to discussions in Japan about the potential acquisition of nuclear weapons, underscoring a delicate phase in Asia-Pacific security. Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told the TASS news agency that Moscow is aware of ongoing talks and emphasised that Russia does not support any steps that…
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Russia Opposes Japan Nuclear Weapons Talks, Says Deputy FM
Background: Rising Discussions on Japan and Nuclear Weapons In a developing thread of regional security dialogue, Moscow has publicly opposed discussions in Japan about the potential acquisition of nuclear weapons. Russia’s Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko told the TASS news agency that Moscow is aware of ongoing conversations surrounding Japan’s possible path to a nuclear-armed…
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China Condemns Japan PM Takaichi Over ‘Dangerous’ Taiwan Comments
Overview: Rising Tensions Between Beijing and Tokyo China is demanding a formal retreat from Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi after she suggested that a conflict over Taiwan could be possible under certain circumstances. State media and government officials in Beijing described the remarks as dangerous and provocative, signaling a deeper strain in an already delicate…
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Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate as Tensions Rise
Thai-Cambodia Border Clashes Escalate as Tensions Rise The latest developments along the Thailand-Cambodia border have raised concerns after the Thai army reported that Cambodian soldiers opened fire on the Chong An Ma area in Ubon Ratchathani province. In parallel, Cambodia’s Defense Ministry stated that Thai forces had fired and used grenades against the An Seh…