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| Country | Activity | Articles (7d) |
|---|---|---|
| China | HIGH | |
| Japan | MEDIUM | |
| South Korea | HIGH | |
| North Korea | CRITICAL | |
| Taiwan | HIGH | |
| Mongolia | LOW | |
| Hong Kong | MEDIUM | |
| Macau | LOW | |
| Singapore | LOW | |
| Thailand | LOW | |
| Vietnam | MEDIUM | |
| Philippines | HIGH | |
| Indonesia | LOW | |
| Malaysia | LOW | |
| Cambodia | LOW | |
| Myanmar | CRITICAL | |
| Laos | LOW | |
| Brunei | LOW |
Regional Conflicts
The Taiwan Strait — Threat Level: Elevated | South China Sea — Threat Level: Elevated | The Senkaku Islands — Threat Level: Elevated | Korean Peninsula — Threat Level: Elevated | Myanmar Conflict — T…
EU–Asia Relations
Political Relations & Strategic Rivalry — Strained | Economic Relations, Trade & Investment — Strained | Digital Policies & Innovation — Stable | Security & Maritime Cooperation — Stable | Environmen…
East Asia
- China's 2026 government work report used more bellicose language towards Taiwan.
- China increased its defense budget by 10% in March 2026, emphasizing technological self-reliance.
- Taiwan reported a return of large-scale Chinese air force activities around the island.
- Philippines rejected China's South China Sea sovereignty claims, deepening disputes.
- Philippines arrested defense personnel in March 2026 for alleged spying for China.
- Japan is deploying Type 12 anti-ship missiles to deter PLAN operations.
- Myanmar's civil war continues with widespread airstrikes and civilian casualties.
Southeast Asia
- China's increased military activities and bellicose rhetoric heighten invasion concerns.
- Intensified territorial disputes between China and the Philippines, with increased military presence.
- North Korea's ongoing missile tests and nuclear threats maintain high regional instability.
- Widespread conflict, military airstrikes, and humanitarian crisis continue across the country.
- Japan and China continue to contest maritime resources and territorial claims, leading to enforcement incidents.
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