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Superpower Rivalry Moves Closer To Home
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08:45, 27 Aug 2026
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Guest: Georgi Engelbrecht, Senior Analyst, International Crisis Group
Satellite imagery reviewed by Reuters this week shows new Chinese installations on an islet near Antelope Reef in the disputed Paracels, shortly after Beijing completed the first phase of an artificial island at the reef — infrastructure analysts say could eventually support a larger military presence. Confrontations with the Philippines are growing more frequent, and Manila is responding by expanding its military drone fleet and deepening defence ties with Washington. Georgi Engelbrecht, Senior Analyst at the International Crisis Group, on where the dispute is headed, what it means for Malaysia's quieter approach to Beijing, and whether the long-delayed Code of Conduct is going anywhere.
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Presenter: Roshan Kanesan, Frankie Lim
Producer: Sean Aw
south china seachina philippines disputemalaysia foreign policyMalaysia foreign policyasean securitymilitary buildupparacel islands
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