🇨🇳 China is trying to seize the 🇵🇭 West Philippine Sea—and, in the process, is destroying one of the world's richest marine ecosystems. New research links Chinese dredging to severe environmental damage, but Manila has yet to file its long-promised eco-case against Beijing.

🇨🇳 Five Chinese children tortured and killed Wang Wang, a stray dog, and her three puppies. When citizens demanded justice, Beijing shuttered tributes and labeled the campaign a “political risk.” Why does public compassion frighten Beijing more than the cruelty that caused it?

🇵🇭 We broke the #PaxSilica Luzon story in June — the massive US-backed AI/industrial hub in New Clark City. Do you trust the Philippine government to put Filipino interests FIRST in this project? Should this foreign-led project be allowed on Philippine soil?

For our ASEAN readers: What is SEA's #1 challenge today? 🌏

Do you have faith that the Philippine government will deliver real justice and accountability in the flood control projects scandal?

Corruption in the Philippines isn't just billion-peso scandals. It starts small with everyday BRIBERY. A 2025 survey shows 73% of adult Filipinos say bribery is the MOST COMMON form of corruption. Not misuse of funds or vote-buying — bribery that's part of daily life. 🇵🇭💸🧵

Fuel shortages are spreading across Asia. Work weeks cut, travel limited, and food prices rising as global oil and fertilizer supply tighten. #OilCrisis #Asia #FuelShortage #Inflation #FoodSecurity geopulselab.org/southeast-as…

Tehran burning, missiles across the Gulf, and a deadly school strike under investigation. The Israel-US war with Iran is spreading fast—and the world is feeling the shock. #Iran #Israel #MiddleEastWar #OilPrices #Geopolitics geopulselab.org/global-watch…

Social media ban for kids! Indonesia will remove accounts for users under 16 from TikTok, YouTube, and Instagram as Southeast Asia tightens online safety rules. #Indonesia #SocialMedia #DigitalSafety #TechPolicy #SoutheastAsia geopulselab.org/southeast-as…

ASEAN made a rare bold move by skipping Myanmar’s turn to chair in 2026. The Philippines steps in, signaling a shift toward stronger regional leadership. Read more: geopulselab.org/southeast-as…

China Asserts Global Power at the World’s Largest Shanghai Cooperation Summit Read more: geopulselab.org/global-watch…

Trade Talks: ASEAN has updated its Free Trade Agreement with China, upgrading ties in digital & green economies to supercharge growth. Meanwhile, talks on US tariffs hitting the region hard also expected to take place. Dive into the tariff drama: geopulselab.org/southeast-as…

Decades of clashes in the Fergana Valley have given way to cooperation Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan and Uzbekistan ended their border disputes in March - showing how shared security and economic interests can overcome historical divides. Read more: geopulselab.org/global-watch…

"1MDB was not merely a corruption scandal, but a national betrayal that undermined sovereignty, economic stability, and public trust." Our latest on the billion-dollar scandal: geopulselab.org/southeast-as…

Twin flare-ups near Scarborough Shoal and Thitu Island highlight rising tensions in the South China Sea and the Philippines' growing impatience with China's aggression. Read more: geopulselab.org/southeast-as…

A US-drafted UN resolution backs Morocco’s autonomy plan for Western Sahara, shifting global consensus and testing Trump’s dealmaker legacy. geopulselab.org/global-watch…

After 40 years of tension, Malaysia and Indonesia are joining forces to develop the Sulu-Celebes Seas — proof that shared prosperity can calm even the roughest waters. geopulselab.org/southeast-as…

"1MDB was not merely a corruption scandal, but a national betrayal that undermined sovereignty, economic stability, and public trust." Our latest on the billion-dollar scandal: geopulselab.org/southeast-as…

Two clashes in four days — one over Scarborough Shoal, another off Thitu Island — highlight rising tensions between China and the Philippines. Manila vows not to yield “a square inch” as public support surges. Read more: geopulselab.org/southeast-as…

US President Trump and China’s Xi Jinping met in Busan for key talks. With both sides preparing for future visits, what’s next for US-China relations? geopulselab.org/global-watch…