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ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 16, 2015
China military says a plague of corruption persists in ranks
The "pathogen" of corruption persists within China's armed forces, the top Chinese military newspaper said on Wednesday, indicating that President Xi Jinping will sustain his sweeping crackdown on graft in the ranks into next year.
JAPAN / Science & Health
Dec 16, 2015
Japan, South Korea stick to coal plant policies despite global climate deal
After signing the climate pact in Paris, Japan and South Korea press ahead with plans to open scores of new coal-fired power plants.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 16, 2015
Australia conducts surveillance flight in South China Sea; move could focus attention on Japan
Australia performs a “freedom of navigation” flight near artificial islands China is building in the South China Sea.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 16, 2015
Xi defends China's web controls in call for 'Internet sovereignty of all countries'
Chinese President Xi Jinping urged world leaders to respect each country's sovereignty over its own Internet as he sought broader support for strict controls like China's on Wednesday.
COMMENTARY / Japan
Dec 15, 2015
Japan and India get serious
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's visit to India highlighted the two countries' growing economic and security ties.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 15, 2015
Obama expected to move on Taiwan guided missile frigate sales before year-end
The Obama administration is expected as soon as this week to authorize the sale of two guided missile frigates to Taiwan, U.S. congressional sources said Monday, in spite of China's opposition to the deal.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 15, 2015
U.S. Navy commander warns of possible South China Sea arms race
The U.S. Pacific Fleet Commander has warned of a possible arms race in the disputed South China Sea which could engulf the region, as nations become increasingly tempted to use military force to settle territorial spats instead of international law.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 15, 2015
U.S. not expected to stage another 'freedom of navigation' patrol in South China Sea this year
The U.S. Navy is unlikely to carry out another patrol within 12 nautical miles of Chinese-built islands in the South China Sea this year as officials had initially suggested, three U.S. defense officials said on Monday.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC / Crime & Legal
Dec 15, 2015
Police block access as trial of 'ultimate canary in coal mine' China rights lawyer lasts just three hours
The trial of one of China's most high profile human rights lawyers on charges of inciting ethnic hatred and provoking trouble lasted just three hours on Monday, with police blocking diplomats, foreign reporters and protesters from the court.
COMMENTARY / World
Dec 14, 2015
Singapore in the thick of U.S. strategy on China
Singapore may not want to admit it, but it is now part of the U.S. military challenge to China — and the risk that entails.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Politics / ANALYSIS
Dec 14, 2015
Abe-Modi deals shows Asia's top powers moving to keep rising China in check
India and Japan took their biggest steps yet to deepen strategic ties, and it's mostly thanks to China.
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 14, 2015
China's Sinopec building filling station in disputed South China Sea
Major Chinese oil firm Sinopec is building a gasoline filling station for cars on an island in the South China Sea, as China continues to expand its civilian infrastructure in the disputed waterway, entrenching its reach in the maritime heart of Southeast Asia.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 14, 2015
Police tussle with diplomats, reporters as top China rights lawyer goes on trial
Police shoved diplomats and protesters close to a Beijing courthouse Monday as one of the country's most high-profile human rights lawyers stood trial on charges of inciting ethnic hatred and "picking quarrels and provoking trouble."
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 14, 2015
China navy carries out more drills in disputed South China Sea
China's navy has in recent days carried out more exercises in the disputed South China Sea, the Defense Ministry said, calling them routine drills.
Japan Times
ASIA PACIFIC
Dec 14, 2015
For China, climate deal is imperfect but huge step forward
For China, the world's biggest greenhouse gas emitter, the global climate accord reached in Paris marked a huge step toward greener growth that safeguards its sovereignty while falling short on funding for cleaner energy.
Japan Times
WORLD
Dec 12, 2015
North Korean pop band formed by Kim Jong Un cancels Beijing concert, leaves for home
An all-female North Korean pop band formed by leader Kim Jong Un abruptly cancelled a Beijing concert on Saturday and headed back home to Pyongyang, Chinese media and the concert venue said.

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