Link to article: https://www.news.com.au/world/coronavirus/closures/final-coronavirus-restrictions-dropped-in-new-zealand-as-country-brings-outbreak-under-control/news-story/8c89ce978f303e55fc4359ce889ad2a4 New Zealand has been able to beat the Coronavirus yet again! In August New Zealand was hit with a second wave of the Coronavirus but in just two months they were able to beat it. They went up to 179 cases but after a three weeks of being on lock down, New Zealand has been Coronavirus… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.news.com.au/technology/innovation/military/south-china-sea-beijing-doubles-down-after-us-sails-through-waters/news-story/72bd27f8aa4d0d9bbd004d34abc5a4fe Over the weekend, the US crossed through the South China Sea, for it’s “Freedom of Navigation” campaign. This is the third mission since June to stop Beijing from doubling down on their efforts to have total control of the South China Sea. The post-World War II Law of the Sea determines that the South China Sea… Read more »
link to article With tensions continuing to rise between the student-led protest group in Thailand and Thailand’s government, the government imposed a new state of emergency to try and end the three month ongoing protest. With the protesters demanding reform of the monarchy system and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, over 20 protestors have been arrested. The state… Read more »
link to article As tensions continue to rise between China and Taiwan. China is continuing to not recognize Taiwan as a state and claiming it as part of its own country. The President of Taiwan, Tsai Ing-wen, on saturday promised to strengthen Taiwan’s defences. President Tsai mentioned in a speech given during Taiwan’s national day that their goal is to… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.scmp.com/news/china/diplomacy/article/3105722/china-us-space-rivalry-may-heat-after-nasas-artemis-accords On Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 Nasa’s new Artemis Accords were signed by the US, Australia, Britain, Canada, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg and the United Arab Emirates. Thus causing the tension between the US and China’s space rivalry to intensify. These accords will allow countries and private companies to extract lunar resources and create temporary “safety zones” on the… Read more »
Link to article- https://www.straitstimes.com/asia/east-asia/japan-to-sign-agreement-allowing-arms-exports-to-vietnam-media After ending a very long ban on overseas arms sales in 2014, Japan has recently been working with Vietnam and Indonesia. They plan to sign an agreement with Vietnam, allowing them to export defense equipment to the country. Their long-term goal is to strengthen the defense of Indo-Pacific nations against the Chinese. This plan began in… Read more »
Link: http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2020-10/13/c_139437865.htm The belt and road initiative; a development strategy to strengthen China’s connectivity with the world. In this case China is using a new development pattern based off the belt and road initiative, in cooperation with Sri Lanka, UAE, Algeria, and Serbia. China claims their new plan will create a broader market for countries in South Asia, West Asia… Read more »
Link to article: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-10-10/adf-personnel-warned-about-social-media-use-after-instagram/12749150 Members of the Australian Defense Force (ADF) are being investigated in response to an offensive Instagram account. The account, under the name “State Sanctioned Violence”, has posted pro-violence messages, including content mocking allegations of war crimes in Afghanistan. A separate account, also linked to an ADF member, sold merchandise branding inflammatory phrases such as “Taliban Tears”… Read more »
Link: https://iwpr.net/global-voices/philippines-martial-law-imposed-troops-battle The ongoing violence between the Philippines state forces and Extremists of the Islamic state has forced people living in the city of Marawi to flee their homes. The State forces have been fighting the extremists since late May, but it seems that many citizens are more worried about the martial law imposed by Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte. This… Read more »
Article Link Yesterday, China and Cambodia signed a free trade deal. Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen and China’s State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi both attended the signing ceremony yesterday. Hun Sen was quoted saying that this trade deal is exciting for Cambodia because it will provide benefits both politically and economically. Wang Yi believes that this trade deal… Read more »
