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Russia will push for more military support from China
Russia has reportedly established a weapons programme in China to produce long-range attack drones
RussiaJapan will double down on deterrence against China
Beijing has warned Tokyo following the sailing of a Japanese vessel via the Taiwan Strait
JapanChina will maintain elevated pressure on Taiwan
China has increased its military activities near Taiwan, especially since President Lai Ching-te’s inauguration
TaiwanRussian gas sales to Central Asia will rise
Gazprom is seeking to increase gas exports to Central Asia to compensate for the loss of European markets
Central AsiaVisit will help boost Vatican’s Asia-Pacific influence
The pope recently undertook a twelve-day trip to the region
AsiaUS bans on Chinese tech will intensify
In an effort to mitigate cybersecurity threats, Washington is seeking to ban Chinese hardware and software from US cars
ChinaKey move shows Sri Lankan president’s urgency
The newly elected president dissolved parliament to pave the way for snap legislative polls
Sri LankaChina’s rare missile test will raise tensions
The Chinese military has conducted a rare intercontinental ballistic missile test
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