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Tiny Pacific Island Paradise Becoming Prized Possession for US and China
A small island country in the Pacific Ocean considered a paradise is becoming an object of contention between the United States and China. The geopolitical significance of this island nation has incre...
China sanctions 20 American defence companies and 10 executives over arms sales to Taiwan
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced sanctions against 20 American defense companies and 10 executives involved in arms sales to Taiwan. The penalties include asset freezes within China a...
China Preparing for Taiwan War Considering Russia's Failures
The article discusses China's military preparations concerning potential conflict with Taiwan, drawing lessons from Russia's setbacks in Ukraine....
How Trump ‘stunned’ China; why Western hegemony has ended: 12 key interviews from 2025
The article highlights key interviews from 2025 that discuss the decline of Western hegemony and the pivotal role of China in global energy transitions. Jeffrey Sachs posits that without US and Europe...
US Navy vs China's Aircraft Carrier Submarine Fleet: Pentagon Report Predicts China Will Surpass US Navy in Submarines and Aircraft by 2035
The Pentagon has released a report predicting that the Chinese navy will surpass the US Navy in submarine and aircraft carrier capabilities by 2035. This assessment places China ahead of the United St...
World War III - China Has Already Planned an Invasion of Taiwan
The article suggests that China has developed invasion plans for Taiwan amid heightened tensions between the two nations. It highlights potential military and strategic scenarios involving the use of ...
Pentagon Report: China Increases Nuclear, Military Pressure and Advances in AI Warfare
The Pentagon has released a report highlighting China's growing nuclear arsenal alongside an expansion of conventional military capabilities. The document also notes advancements in artificial intelli...
U.S. Air Force Problem: China Could Soon Have 100 New H-20 Stealth Bombers
The article discusses potential strategic implications if China were to build the Xi’an H-20 stealth bomber on a large scale, deploying around 100 aircraft. It suggests that the H-20 could significant...
North Korea’s nuclear sub reveal jolts US-Russia-China dynamics
North Korea's announcement of completing its first nuclear-powered submarine hull marks a significant advancement in leader Kim Jong Un's military strategy and escalates tensions among the U.S., Russi...
China sanctions 20 US defense companies over arms sales to Taiwan
In response to the U.S.-Taiwan arms deal valued at more than $10 billion, China has imposed sanctions on 20 American defense contractors....
China turns cargo ship into powerful warship
Images circulating on Chinese social media reveal a standard commercial cargo ship modified with military equipment including sensors and defensive weapons. The conversion also includes containerized ...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘Ukraine’s drone attack offers fearful lessons for a Chinese invasion force’
An article highlights how Ukraine's large-scale drone attack on Russian air bases could serve as a cautionary tale for the potential impact of such tactics in a conflict scenario involving China and i...
Third World War - On The Brink
The article discusses the current geopolitical tensions that some analysts believe could potentially lead to another world war. It highlights specific conflicts around the globe and how they might esc...
Chinese Cargo Ship Packed Full Of Modular Missile Launchers Emerges
A Chinese medium-size cargo vessel is loaded with 60 containerized vertical launch cells, radar systems, and close-in weapons....
Five Major Takeaways from the Pentagon's China Military Report
The Pentagon released its annual report on the development and deployment of military forces by China. Key findings include China’s increasing focus on expanding global reach; significant advancements...
Beijing Favoring Invasion, Says Pentagon Report
A Pentagon report suggests that China is leaning towards an invasion strategy regarding Taiwan according to The Taipei Times....
Pentagon Claims China Plans To Have More Than A Thousand Warheads By 2030
The Pentagon has raised concerns over China's nuclear expansion, suggesting that Beijing plans to surpass the one-thousand warhead mark by the year 2030. This statement is seen as a significant shift ...
China Developing Options to Threaten Taiwan with Brute Force, Pentagon Says
According to a report from the Pentagon, China is actively exploring military options aimed at applying significant pressure on Taiwan. These efforts include developing strategies and capabilities tha...
China Strengthens Military Forces - US Fears Losing Dominance
The United States is increasingly concerned about China's growing military power and its potential impact on regional security dynamics. The Pentagon has noted a significant expansion in the number of...
Zelensky Unveils 20-point Peace Plan Draft Details: Territorial Status Quo, Maintain an 800,000-strong Army, Hasty Elections! Not Giving Up on Joining NATO | EU | Ukraine | Russia
President Zelensky of Ukraine has revealed the draft details of a 20-point peace plan. The plan outlines maintaining territorial status quo, preserving an army of around 800,000 troops, holding electi...
China Wants Nine Aircraft Carriers by 2035, Says New Pentagon Report
A new Pentagon report reveals China's plan to increase its aircraft carrier fleet from three to nine by 2035, tripling its naval strike capabilities. This expansion reflects the largest carrier buildi...
China-US: A Rivalry Too Entangled to Decouple
The relationship between China and the United States is characterized by deep economic interdependence, unlike during the Cold War era with the Soviet Union. Both nations face significant challenges i...
How South Korea Can Help the U.S. Navy Stay Afloat in the Pacific
The U.S. Navy faces challenges due to shipbuilding delays and increased maintenance needs for its legacy fleet, threatening operational readiness in critical regions like the Indo-Pacific. Defense Sec...
Technology is Fueling the US-China Trade War
The article discusses how technological advancements and competition have intensified the trade war between China and the United States. It highlights that technology has become central to the economi...
Pentagon's Annual Report on the Chinese Military
The U.S. Department of Defense has released its annual report detailing China’s military developments and activities. The report outlines significant military modernization efforts by China, including...
China Is Now Building 120 J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighters Every Year
In celebration of the J-20 'Mighty Dragon' fighter jet's 15th anniversary since its first flight, China is planning significant upgrades to enhance its capability in air superiority. The improvements ...
PLA holds drills around Taiwan in warning to ‘independence forces’ after US arms deal
The PLA has initiated drills around Taiwan in response to the largest US arms sale to Taiwan, labeling the exercise as 'Justice Mission 2025'. The drills are taking place in waters and airspace near t...
Analysis: Arrest of Maduro Produces Chilling Effect on Zhongnanhai
The arrest operation against Nicolas Maduro could set a precedent and create a chilling effect for other regimes around the world, particularly concerning China's internal governance....
Forget the F-16 of F-35: China’s Top Fighter Jets Are Now For Sale
China has begun exporting its domestically produced fighter jets with three options available: the FC-31/J-35 export variant for stealth capabilities, the J-10C as a mid-tier multirole fighter with mo...
Taiwan locks Chinese aircraft and warships in its sights
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense confirmed that Taiwanese armed forces closely monitored Chinese military flights and naval activities near Taiwan. The monitoring included Taiwanese F-16V fighter...
Trump: We Will Get Greenland ‘By One Way Or Another’, Otherwise Russia Or China Will
US President Donald Trump has stated that the United States will acquire Greenland either through negotiation or by force, threatening that if America does not take action, other nations like Russia a...
The Truth About China’s J-20 ‘Mighty Dragon’ Stealth Fighter
During the exercise 'Justice Mission 2025', China’s J-20 'Mighty Dragon' stealth fighter reportedly flew undetected within visual range of Taiwan’s coastline. This incident underscores the increasing ...
President Erdogan: Turkey Receiving F-35 Aircrafts Is Important and Necessary for NATO Security
Turkish President Erdogan stated that receiving F-35 aircraft by Turkey is important and necessary not only for Turkey but also for the security of NATO. He emphasized the strategic significance of Tu...
Inside China’s six-decade campaign to dominate rare earths
Over six decades, successive Chinese Communist Party leadership has invested heavily in rare earths industry despite its environmental impact. From Deng Xiaoping to Xi Jinping, this strategic sector h...
China's Rocket Force Showcase Unfettered Missile Strength
The Chinese Rocket Force demonstrated an extensive array of missile systems and capabilities, indicating its commitment to modernizing strategic deterrence and military readiness. The exercise reflect...
Key lessons from China’s ascent over the past 25 years
The article discusses the significant impact of China's rise over the past quarter-century as a key player on the global stage along with other developing nations. It emphasizes that this growth was n...
All the weapons China doesn’t want Taiwan to have
The U.S. Department of Defense's recent report on China Military Power indicates that China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is ready for an amphibious assault on Taiwan. The PLA possesses comprehensi...
WP reports that China rapidly expanding nuclear warhead production facilities
According to recent reports from WP (likely The Wall Street Journal), China is experiencing rapid growth and expansion of its nuclear weapons infrastructure. This development indicates an enhancement ...
China doubles down on anti-corruption fight as crackdown snares 65 ‘tigers’ in 2025
The Chinese Communist Party, under President Xi Jinping's leadership, continues its anti-corruption campaign following the arrest of 65 high-ranking officials by China’s top anti-graft agency in 2025....
Tech war: China takes confident strides to develop more AI innovation in 2026
DeepSeek published a technical paper on 'manifold-constrained hyper-connections' at the end of 2025, indicating advancements in training large-scale artificial intelligence systems. The innovation hig...
China’s ‘carrier killer’ hypersonic anti-ship missile YJ-20 in final testing: video
The People’s Liberation Army of China has released video footage indicating that the YJ-20 hypersonic ship-to-ship missile is nearing completion and could soon enter mass production. The test, conduct...
Pentagon Unfazed by Beijing Threats! US Will Continue to Vigorously Arm Taiwan
According to recent reports, despite threats from China, the U.S. Department of Defense (Pentagon) has stated that it will continue to provide robust military support and arms to Taiwan. This move is ...
China’s tech giants offer lavish year-end bonuses amid AI talent war
Leading Chinese technology firms such as ByteDance and Tencent are intensifying efforts to retain and attract talent with specialized skills in artificial intelligence through significant bonus packag...
China-Japan row signals new era of ‘wolf warrior’ diplomacy
Japan's new Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae has provoked a diplomatic crisis with China by hinting at potential Japanese military intervention if China invades Taiwan. This has prompted a strong retalia...
China warns of covert mapping by foreign forces to steal sensitive geodata
The China's top counter-espionage agency has issued a warning that foreign entities are secretly collecting and attempting to steal geographic data from the country through various clandestine methods...
China’s J-15 ‘Flying Shark’ Fighter Has Some Sneaky Russian Military ‘DNA’
Recent images confirm China's enhancement of its naval power through new variants of the J-15 Flying Shark fighter optimized for electromagnetic catapults on the Fujian aircraft carrier. These include...
How to Ensure that $11 Billion in Potential Arms Sales Would Actually Help Taiwan
The U.S. State Department has approved a major arms deal with Taiwan worth up to $11 billion, authorizing various weapon systems and equipment sales. China condemned the potential sale and responded w...
IAF Evaluates Russian S-500 Air Defence to Neutralise Emerging China-Pak Stealth Fighter and Hypersonic Missiles Threats
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is considering the acquisition of Russia's S-500 missile system as a defensive measure against emerging threats from Chinese and Pakistani stealth fighter capabilities and h...
Britain in Talks With NATO to Counter Russia, China in the Arctic
The UK is engaging in discussions with NATO regarding strategies to counter the growing influence of Russia and China in the Arctic region. This move highlights increasing geopolitical tensions in a p...
Pentagon Embracing Musk's Grok AI Chatbot Amid Global Concerns
The Pentagon has decided to incorporate Elon Musk's Grok AI chatbot into its operations despite significant international criticism and concerns over the technology's implications....
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