China Warns Philippines: External Support ‘Doomed to Fail’
China’s PLA Southern Theater Command warns the Philippines that seeking external support in the South China Sea is ‘doomed to fail’, urging de-escalation.
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Trump Brokers Deal to Free Prisoners in Belarus
President Trump brokered a deal on Sept 12 to free prisoners in Belarus in exchange for eased sanctions, sparking debate among U.S. allies and reshaping East-West ties.
Norway’s Labor Party Wins Reelection as Populists Surge
Norway’s minority Labor Party secures a second term with 87 seats, while the Progress Party surges to 48, reshaping coalition dynamics.
New Study Challenges U.S. View of China, Calls for Engagement
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Philippines Reaffirms One-China Principle: Reading the Signals
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Laos Joins SCO as Dialogue Partner at 25th Summit
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Over 20 Leaders Land in Tianjin for SCO 2025 Summit
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Putin Touches Down in Tianjin for SCO Summit
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China Urges Philippines to De-escalate South China Sea Dispute
China urges the Philippines to halt provocative acts at Ren’ai Jiao in the Nansha Qundao, aiming to ease tensions in the South China Sea dispute.
SCO’s Role in Building a Multipolar World
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization is often dismissed by the West—yet security drills, booming intra-SCO trade and cultural exchanges show concrete steps toward a multipolar world.