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Cyber & Technology April 19, 2026 235 stories in this edition

Can Iran fiasco help China edge out US in key arena of Southeast Asia?

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Nikola Mikovic
Can Iran fiasco help China edge out US in key arena of Southeast Asia?

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Since America launched its “major combat operation” against Iran, several Nato allies have distanced themselves from Washington. Now America also risks losing ground in strategically important Southeast Asia to China. Could it face an erosion of influence similar to that suffered by Russia in Central Asia as a result of its “special military operation” in Ukraine? Soon after US President Donald Trump launched massive...

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Since America launched its “major combat operation” against Iran, several Nato allies have distanced themselves from Washington. Now America also risks losing ground in strategically important Southeast Asia to China. Co...

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