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China pressure on Seoul over THAAD may prove effective

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CHINA

The same day, a South Korean government source revealed that Beijing has ended bilateral military contacts since Seoul decided last July to deploy a US THAAD missile defence…

Philippines tilts towards Russia and China carry risk

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PHILIPPINES

This is part of his desire for an 'independent' foreign policy, which includes Manila distancing itself from Washington and seeking closer economic and military ties with China…

Atomic test applies pressure to re-engage North Korea

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NORTH KOREA

South Korea's defence ministry said today that a sixth test is possible at any time, with one tunnel at the North's Punggye-ri test site still unused. Yesterday, Seoul's…

Allies will seek reassurance from next US president

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UNITED STATES

Trump's statements on foreign policy have vexed the leaders of countries allied with the United States, particularly NATO members and in East Asia. Both Clinton and Trump have…