Global Expansion

‘China has sought greater influence within the U.N. human rights system and become more aggressive in silencing dissent,’ an investigative report says.

The Philippines conducted its own landing shortly after on the reef that is just 5 nautical miles from its military outpost on the nearby Thitu Island.

Dual‑use ports, runways, and telecom lines in 10 Pacific nations could help the PLA leapfrog U.S. defenses and threaten shipping between Hawaii and Australia.

There are no clients from Germany, France, or the United States, a Chinese exporter at the China Import and Export Fair told The Epoch Times.

At least 62 Taiwanese service members were found to hold the permits, which are not illegal but regulated for members of the military.

Critics say a library space honoring the Chinese leader highlights Beijing’s influence operations at Seoul National University.

Beijing’s coercion ‘raises serious concerns over the extent of Chinese interference in the political autonomy of sovereign democratic nations,’ IPAC says.

The building was a $63 million joint venture between a leading Thai construction company and a subsidiary of the China Railway Engineering Corp.

Experts say the U.S. government must act to weaken China’s control over African minerals sectors to ensure America’s security and combat corruption in Africa.

Seoul reaffirms its maritime claims after a tense standoff with Chinese vessels over a new steel structure in contested Yellow Sea waters.

The meeting in Beijing shows that the Chinese regime is actively challenging U.S. policy in the Middle East, according to one analyst.

David Lammy said the UK will work with the Philippines to ’maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific.’

The three People’s Liberation Army Navy vessels are continuing their way around Australia, according to the latest Defence Department update.

Airservices Australia revealed 49 planes were forced to re-route after Chinese naval ships began a live fire exercise in the Tasman Sea.

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed between the two countries includes an initial $4 million payment for ‘projects’ involving the Pacific nation.

Manila and Beijing trade accusations over the latest encounter in the South China Sea.

The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Beijing and the tiny Pacific nation includes a one-off $4 million grant, equivalent to 1.29 percent of its GDP.

Observers say the actions serve to deter the Chinese regime’s aggression toward Taiwan and maintain freedom of navigation in the strait.

While details of the deal are still unknown—even to Cook Islands MPs—social media posts from the country’s prime minister have hinted at some of its content.

The Australian Department of Defence is also monitoring 3 PLA vessels on the north of Australia.