By SCMP’s Asia desk Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh told a campaign rally that democracy allows you to “do whatever you want” Source: Solomon Islands PM praises China’s governance while criticising democracy as immoral
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken has underscored Washington’s “ironclad commitment” to help defend the Philippines in case of an armed attack against its forces Source: Blinken underscores ‘ironclad’ support for the Philippines as it clashes with China in disputed sea Category: International
By Maria Siow Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s visit comes amid a tilt by New Zealand towards US and Australian defence policy, and concerns that Wellington could join Aukus. Source: New Zealand and China still have ‘significant differences’, despite Wang Yi’s ‘charm offensive’ visit