South China Sea
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Could World War III start in the Philippines?
Today's Big Question Clashes bring U.S., China closer to conflict
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Crink: the new autocractic 'axis of evil'
The Explainer China, Russia, Iran and North Korea make up the 'axis of totalitarian states' colluding to undermine the West
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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As economy falters, China girds its defenses
Talking Points Leaders want to grow the military faster than the economy
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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Taiwan election: a fight for national identity
Under the radar Historic DPP victory throws spotlight on generational divide over island's position on independence, identity and China
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Dark side of the Moon: will the race to lunar South Pole spark conflict?
Today's Big Question Russia and India are competing for the ‘new lunar gold’ – but real contest will be between the US and China
By The Week Staff Published
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The Barbie ban and China’s hold over Hollywood
feature Vietnam has stopped the film’s release over a map featuring the controversial ‘nine-dash line’
By Sorcha Bradley Published
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All the countries in which China claims territory
feature Beijing is engaged in disputes with 17 nations over land and sea borders
By The Week Staff Published
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How Asia’s leaders triggered the world’s most rapid arms race
In Depth North Korea dominates headlines but neighbouring nations are also stockpiling arms
By The Week Staff Published
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Did China just threaten the UK with military action?
In Depth Beijing says deployment of new British aircraft carrier to the South China Sea could be interpreted as a ‘hostile action’
By Gabriel Power Last updated
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What is China doing in the South China Sea?
In Depth US goads Beijing by sailing a ship through the Taiwan Strait, prompting 'deep concern'
By The Week Staff Last updated
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US Navy planning ‘show of force’ to warn China
Speed Read Pacific Fleet readies for war games as tensions boil over in South China Sea
By The Week Staff Last updated
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China announces live-fire drill in Taiwan Strait
Speed Read Exercise a ‘show of geopolitical support for Russia’ as regional tensions rise
By The Week Staff Published
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British warship to sail through South China Sea
Speed Read Passage through the disputed waters is likely to anger Beijing
By The Week Staff Published
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