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Galwan was a turning point as old framework of India-China ties collapsed: Ex-foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale
Fp Staff •Former foreign secretary Vijay Gokhale has said that the 2020 Galwan Valley clash marked a major turning point in India-China relations, bringing an end to the old framework that had governed ties between the two neighbours for decades
Philippines' defence minister remains defiant as China imposes sanctions over 'irresponsible remarks'
•The Philippines defence minister was defiant on Friday after Beijing sanctioned him for what it termed 'irresponsible remarks' as the two nations grapple over the disputed South China Sea.
South China Sea flashpoint returns as China and Philippines trade signals
Fp Staff •China conducted patrols near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Sunday, a move that came shortly after the Philippines reiterated concerns about what it described as continuing security threats from Beijing.
‘Dragon is in every room’: Expert says Quad backs free Indo-Pacific despite China assertion
Kshitiz Bhardwaj •The Quad nations on Tuesday strongly backed a free and open Indo-Pacific. Without naming China directly, the grouping unveiled new maritime surveillance initiatives while warning against attempts to alter the regional status quo by force.
China dispatches warships to Pacific as Japan joins US-Philippines war games for the first time
Fp Staff •China has sent warships for drills in the western Pacific at the same time as the US, the Philippines and Japan begin major joint military exercises, signalling rising tensions in the Indo-Pacific region.
Why South Korean President Lee’s India visit is a strategic game-changer | An Expert Take
Anmol Singla •South Korean President Lee Jae-myung’s 2026 visit to India marks a critical 'strategic reboot' after an eight-year gap. Policy expert Dr Jagannath Panda explains how this landmark trip targets $50 billion in trade, semiconductor packaging deals, and massive shipbuilding partnerships to de-risk supply chains from China
Is Taiwan’s plan to introduce migrant workers from India in trouble?
Fp Explainers •Taiwan’s proposed recruitment of Indian workers is under scrutiny by opposition, who claim that the migrants could abscond. This, despite growing labour shortages across key sectors
From Tokyo to Manila, Asian neighbours move to counter China
Sohil Sinha •The tussle between China and its neighbours has been grinding forward for years, finding a different shape each time it surfaces. This past week produced three fresh manifestations.
'We tried accommodating China in the past, it didn't work, so now...': Philippines Armed Forces chief tells Firstpost
Anmol Singla •At the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi, Philippines Armed Forces chief General Romeo Brawner Jr warns that Chinese coercion in the South China Sea is a 'daily reality'. In an exclusive interview with Firstpost, he explains Manila’s strategy of stronger military assertion, deeper India ties, and continued reliance on the US alliance
Is the China-Japan standoff entering its most dangerous phase yet?
•China-Japan relations have plunged to a new low after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi warned that a Chinese move against Taiwan could trigger Japanese military involvement. Beijing’s furious response has spiralled into political pressure, travel warnings, economic curbs and military intimidation