Residents of PoJK and PoGB increasingly reject Pakistan's Kashmir Solidarity Day, calling it symbolic and misleading. Critics say Islamabad curtails local rights while staging rallies, as people continue to face limited autonomy, economic hardship, and lack of representation, despite claims
China is "working to extend its influence abroad to reshape the global information ecosystem...to strengthen its grip on power, legitimise its activities and bolster China's cultural, technological, economic and military influence," the report stated.
US-Japan, in a joint statement, said they will ensure that the Quad continues to be a force for good or the benefit of the Indo-Pacific, amid China's growing military influence in the region.
Beijing [China], May 29 (ANI): Australia and the United States are closely watching the Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's 10-day tour of Pacific island nations as Beijing looks to solidify its military influence in the region.
Washington [US], March 2 (ANI): Russia and China seek to expand their military influence both regionally and globally, with Moscow having invaded Ukraine and Beijing seeking to wrest control of Taiwan, US Department of Defence said in a statement on Tuesday (local time).
Sydney [Australia], January 5 (ANI): Australia and Japan will hold a virtual summit on Thursday to sign a defence agreement as both countries seek to strengthen defense cooperation amid China's growing military influence.