South China Sea Power Clash: ASEAN Demands Peace, China Edges Closer to Nuclear-Free Deal,Trade Pact
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South China Sea Power Clash: ASEAN Demands Peace, China Edges Closer to Nuclear-Free Deal,Trade Pact
Tensions simmer in the South China Sea as ASEAN pushes forward with a long-delayed Code of Conduct aimed at preventing conflict in one of the world’s most strategic maritime corridors.
In a pivotal diplomatic meeting, ASEAN leaders urged "wisdom and prudence" in managing rising geopolitical tensions—particularly with China.
Amid nuclear concerns and trade ambitions, China has hinted it may become the first nuclear power to sign ASEAN’s Nuclear-Weapon-Free Zone protocol.
Meanwhile, ASEAN and China prepare to seal the ASEAN-China FTA 3.0 deal, bolstering economic resilience across Southeast Asia.
With diplomacy at the forefront and regional security on the line, the world watches closely as the South China Sea emerges once again as a flashpoint of global stakes.
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The M142 High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) is a game-changer for Taiwan's military. It can fire six 227mm rockets or a single Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) missile, the latter boasting a range of up to 300 kilometers. This impressive range means that key military and strategic targets deep within mainland China's coastal provinces are now potentially within Taiwan's strike capability. Reports suggest that Taiwan may have already acquired these long-range ATACMS missiles, a detail that is sure to alarm military planners in Beijing.
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