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Maya Winters

China Accuses Pete Hegseth of ‘Sowing Division’ After Shangri-La Dialogue ‘Provocations’

China’s foreign ministry has retaliated sharply against US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s keynote at the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore, accusing him of “villifying China with defamatory allegations” and deliberately “sowing division” across the Asia-Pacific region. Hegseth’s address on May 31, 2025, warned regional governments that Beijing might be “credibly preparing to use military force to alter the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific” and urged Asian countries to boost defence spending. In its official response on June 1, China described Hegseth’s comments as “filled with provocations,” decried his alleged “cold war mentality,” and accused the United States of hypocrisy in branding China a “hegemonic power.”

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Maya Winters

Chinese Warships Re-enter Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone, Move Closer to Tasmania

Three Chinese warships, fresh from live-fire drills in the Tasman Sea, have re-entered Australia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) and are now being tracked east of Hobart. The Australian Defence Department has confirmed that the People's Liberation Army-Navy (PLA-N) flotilla is moving closer to Tasmania, prompting coordinated monitoring efforts with New Zealand’s military.

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Sage Bennett

China’s Bold Move: Recruiting for a Planetary Defence Force to Tackle Asteroid Threats

The blog post explores China's Planetary Defence Initiative amid growing concerns over asteroid threats, particularly the 2024 YR4 asteroid. It discusses the recruitment of a dedicated planetary defence force by China, highlighting the nation's commitment to enhancing space capabilities and national security. The initiative represents a proactive measure towards safeguarding against cosmic threats and emphasizes the importance of international collaboration in planetary defense strategies. With rising interest from global space agencies, the article delves into the implications of China's ambitions in planetary defense and the need for cooperative approaches to mitigate potential asteroid impacts.

· 5 min read