MORE: The scale of these deployments suggests that the PLA is conducting a major exercise that simulates isolating Taiwan. The number of vessels involved and the geographic range of their deployment are greater than the PLA’s most recent exercise around Taiwan — Justice Mission 2025.
The coordination of surface forces from the Eastern, Northern, and Southern Theater Commands is rare. Major PLA exercises targeting Taiwan since 2022 have largely centered around the PLA’s Eastern Theater Command, the organization primarily responsible for Taiwan-focused operations.
The presence of four major surface groups beyond the first island chain from three separate theater commands could represent an effort to coordinate the principal surface combatants of all three coastal theater commands in a single far-seas operation.
The positioning of major PLAN combatants in the West Pacific, between Guam and Taiwan, and combined PLAN and CCG forces conducting a closer encirclement of Taiwan also follow patterns from previous PLA exercises. Strait Thunder 2025a, for instance, involved an “inner” encirclement of Taiwan alongside a carrier strike group operating between Taiwan and Guam.
The recent PLAN maneuvers could improve the PLA’s ability to effectively deter or prevent outside forces from reaching Taiwan during a contingency by preparing its coastal theater commands to coordinate their forces during such an operation.
How the Myanmar military junta accessing aviation fuel despite sanctions.
Source: Justice for Myanmar, Reuters
Image: NT Research, AI-generated infographic
Thailand Posts US$5.86 Billion Trade Deficit in September
Thailand’s exports rose 24.0% to US$38.44 billion in September 2026, according to figures from the Ministry of Commerce’s Trade Policy and Strategy Office.
Imports increased 50.4% to $44.30 billion during the month, outpacing export growth and leaving the country with a trade deficit of $5.86 billion.
For January–September 2026, exports grew 19.6% to $304.59 billion, while imports climbed 37.8% to $348.28 billion. The cumulative trade deficit reached $43.69 billion.
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Automatic Indentification System (AIS) monitors the build up of Chinese fishing vessels in contested waters.
241 vessels present per day since 2025
13 Chinese militia vessels near Rozu Reef
22 fishing vessel supporting Chinese militia near Kota island in 2026
Yangzhou Yangje Electronic Tech has been sanctioned by both the EU and UK in 2026.
Why? For shipping 238 shipments of dual use components to the Russian Military Industrial Complex. We verified $12.6million of these products. Trade flow below 👇
Source: TenData
Europe is negotiating to lift sanctions on a Chinese firm just to keep one small ASML supplier alive.
According to a Bloomberg exclusive, the EU is discussing a sanctions swap with China after recent trade talks in Beijing.
In July, the EU sanctioned Chinese companies accused of aiding Russia’s war effort. China immediately retaliated by putting 14 European firms on its dual-use export-control list, including Sindlhauser Materials, a small Bavarian company that supplies critical coatings and materials in the ASML semiconductor chain and depends heavily on Chinese rare earths.
Without relief, Sindlhauser faces potential bankruptcy within months.
Under the reported deal, the EU would drop restrictions on one unnamed Chinese firm. In return, China would remove Sindlhauser from its list. The EU would likely act first, requiring unanimous member-state approval. Both sides also agreed to share more information and give earlier warnings on future export controls.
No deal is finalized. But the talks show how effectively China can use its rare-earth dominance to pressure obscure supply-chain nodes and force Europe to choose between its Russia sanctions and protecting key tech suppliers.
Why have so many Chinese companies been sanctioned?
Chinese companies are exporting huge amounts of dual-use technologies to Russia's Military Industrial Complex.
We looked into 10 f these sanctioned companies. The export figures are stark.
10 Companies, $166.27million and over 9,000 shipments.
WHO REALLY OWNS SOUTHEAST ASIA?
A name on a company register does not always reveal who calls the shots.
Nominee shareholders can help foreign investors bypass ownership restrictions, acquire property through local companies and conceal the people financing and controlling a business.
In Thailand, a 2026 investigation into 31 companies and 29 land plots put assets worth approximately ฿633 million under scrutiny. Police suspected local shareholders were fronting for foreign interests.
The real question is how many hidden ownership networks remain undetected across Southeast Asia — and what else they are concealing.
Nanyang Track follows the ownership records, financial trails and corporate links that others overlook.
Evidence. Thoroughness. Transparency.
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Welcome to Nanyang Track! We are a group of OSINT analysts, looking into hidden ownership structures, corruption and trade routes. We are looking forward to sharing our findings with you.
💔 27 dead and 18 injured as tragedy strikes Bangkok nightlife
Late last night, a massive fire engulfed the popular entertainment venue "Rong Beer at Ladprao" near the Ladprao Intersection. Emergency services responded around midnight to a fierce blaze, with thick smoke and flames visible from blocks away.
Casualties: The initial death toll has tragically risen to 27 people, with many others suffering severe burns and smoke inhalation. Authorities found that many victims tried to take refuge in the restrooms but were unable to escape.
Response: Firefighters brought the blaze under control in about 35 minutes, setting up an emergency field medical station on the street to perform CPR on victims.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their families during this incredibly difficult time. Investigation into the cause of the fire is currently ongoing.
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