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New China Map Draws Another Rejection, This Time From Manila
By Cliff Harvey Venzon | Bloomberg
The Philippines doesn’t recognize Beijing’s latest standard map showing its expansive South China Sea claims, joining opposition from India and Malaysia.
Will a Bitterly Divided Australia Elevate the Voice of Aboriginal People?
By Yan Zhuang and Natasha Frost | The New York Times
It was billed as a modest proposal that would help heal the traumas of history and unite the country. Australia would change its Constitution to recognize the original inhabitants of the land and enshrine an advisory body in Parliament for Aboriginal people, giving them a greater say on issues that affect their lives.
U.S Military in Talks to Develop Port in Philippines Facing Taiwan
By Karen Lema and Poppy Mcpherson | Reuters
The U.S. military is in talks to develop a civilian port in the remote northernmost islands of the Philippines, the local governor and two other officials told Reuters, a move that would boost American access to strategically located islands facing Taiwan.
US Given OK to Enforce Maritime Law Around Palau
By David Rising | Associated Press
The United States has signed a new agreement with Palau, which gives American ships the authorization to unilaterally enforce maritime regulations in the tiny Pacific island nation’s exclusive economic zone, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.
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