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In Munich, the US urges ‘collective strength’ among allies to deter China
At this year's Munich Security Conference (MSC), U.S. Undersecretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby emphasized the importance of cooperation between allies in the Indo-Pacific and Europe to coun...
China Nuclear Expansion & Secret Test Allegations Amid Treaty Collapse
Recent reports suggest that China may be expanding its nuclear arsenal and secretly conducting tests, which could lead to the breakdown of international arms control treaties. The alleged activities r...
China expanding aid for Russia’s war, Western officials say
Western officials claim that Russia cannot sustain its ongoing military campaign without continuing support from China, including the export of dual-use components and critical minerals vital for Russ...
China and US must talk – we owe it to the world, Rubio tells Munich Security Conference
U.S. Senator Marco Rubio emphasized the necessity of dialogue between the United States and China during his keynote address at the Munich Security Conference. He stated that it would be 'geopolitical...
The World Is on the Brink of a New War: Awaiting Orders from Washington, If Trump Orders an Attack...
This piece suggests that the world stands at the cusp of a new conflict and implies possible instigation from U.S. President Donald Trump issuing orders for military action. The warning is presented a...
Alibaba and Baidu Added to Pentagon's Blacklist Due to Ties with Chinese Military
The US Department of Defense has added China’s tech giants Alibaba and Baidu to its Entity List due to their ties with the People's Liberation Army. This move escalates tensions between the two nation...
Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing
The US Department of Defense initially added numerous Chinese companies, including Alibaba, Baidu and BYD, to a list with alleged military ties but subsequently withdrew the document. The move escalat...
India's AI Impact Summit Signals Shift To Sovereign System Leadership, Says Shanghai Consul General Pratik Mathur
India's Consul General in Shanghai, Pratik Mathur, views the upcoming AI Impact Summit 2026 as a significant marker of India’s intent to become a leader in artificial intelligence. He asserts that the...
Trans-Atlantic Tensions in Focus as Munich Security Conference Opens
The Munich Security Conference, an annual forum for global policymakers and military leaders to address security issues, has begun with emphasis on escalating tensions between the United States and Eu...
Trans-Atlantic Tensions Take Center Stage at Annual Munich Security Conference
This year's Munich Security Conference highlights growing tensions between NATO members and their allies due to disagreements over defense strategies, trade policies, and geopolitical issues such as R...
Trans-Atlantic Tensions in Focus at Annual Munich Security Conference
The 59th Munich Security Conference has commenced, focusing on escalating transatlantic tensions among NATO allies amid differing views on security priorities and the handling of key global challenges...
Chinese scientists find path for long-distance quantum communications network
A team from Peking University published a study in Nature outlining their development of a prototype quantum communication network capable of transmitting over distances greater than 3,700km. This adv...
What is China’s Central Military Commission and how does it operate amid anti-graft drive?
The Central Military Commission (CMC) of China oversees the People’s Liberation Army and is currently facing a leadership reshuffle following the removal of most of its members due to an anti-graft ca...
Why Iran Might Soon Fly J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighters from China
A photograph released on February 10, 2026, by the WANA Institute shows a Chinese military attaché presenting a model of the J-20 Mighty Dragon stealth fighter to an Iranian Air Force Commander. This ...
Xi’s new year message to military reveals PLA Cyberspace Force post in South China Sea
Chinese President Xi Jinping conveyed his Lunar New Year message through video to various branches of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) from Beijing. Notably, he mentioned the deployment of a divisio...
U.S. Racing To Build Space Weapons To Counter ASATs of China & Russia
The United States is accelerating efforts to develop space-based weapons including missiles and autonomous systems to gain orbital dominance against China and Russia's anti-satellite (ASAT) capabiliti...
First Chinese Type 09V Nuclear Powered Attack Submarine Appears At Bohai
Satellite imagery from Bohai Shipbuilding indicates that the first Type 09V (or 095) nuclear-powered attack submarine has been moved into a launch bay at Huludao shipyard facilities. Detailed photos a...
China Brands US The True Menace To Global Nuclear Stability Amid Test Allegations
China strongly rejects US accusations of nuclear explosive tests as baseless and指责华盛顿是全球核稳定的主要威胁。在联合国裁军大会期间,美国负责军控和国际安全事务的副国务卿托马斯·G·迪纳诺指控北京方面进行了核爆炸试验后引发了这场争端。...
US wields nuclear test claim to press China on arms control
The US has alleged at the Conference on Disarmament that China conducted a covert nuclear explosive test in June 2020. This claim adds pressure within an already fragile global arms control system, fo...
NATO Begins Arctic Surveillance Mission... Formal Initiation of Containment Against Russia and China
NATO has initiated a surveillance mission in the Arctic region as part of its strategy to counter the increasing influence of Russia and China in the Arctic domain....
NATO Unveils ‘Arctic Sentry’ Mission After Greenland Crisis Rattles Alliance
In response to tensions surrounding Greenland and growing Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic region, NATO has launched a new mission codenamed 'Arctic Sentry.' This initiative is viewed as a ...
Why China’s New JH-XX Stealth Bomber is the Ultimate Threat to U.S. Bases in Guam
China's development of the JH-XX 'regional bomber' represents a significant strategic move towards achieving medium-range stealth dominance in the Indo-Pacific region. Unlike the intercontinental H-20...
China could overtake the US economically – and still risk war in Taiwan Strait: survey
A Washington-based think tank's survey of geopolitical forecasters predicts that China may surpass the United States as the world's largest economy by 2036 but could still attempt to take Taiwan milit...
China’s Secret H-20 Stealth Bomber Can Be Summed Up in 2 Words
Chinese military plans now center on global reach rather than regional defense with the expected Xi'an H-20 stealth bomber. This aircraft features a flying-wing design akin to U.S. B-2 Spirit, capable...
China Just Gave Iran a J-20 Mighty Dragon Stealth Fighter ‘Gift’
On February 10, 2026, Chinese officials gifted a model of the J-20 stealth fighter to the Commander of the IRIAF in Tehran, marking an escalated military cooperation between China and Iran. This move ...
Another Major Power Steps Behind Ukraine: Could This Change Everything?
A new major power has shown increased support for Ukraine recently, potentially altering dynamics of the conflict and international relations with far-reaching implications....
105 Brand New F-35A Stealth Fighters Will Soon Be Based in China’s Backyard
Japan plans to introduce 105 new F-35A and F-35B stealth fighters as part of a strategy to reinforce its 'First Island Chain' defense against China's expanding J-20 fleet. This move coincides with an ...
Tech war: Shanghai boosts chip fund 11-fold under China’s self-sufficiency drive
The Shanghai government has substantially increased one of its three funds dedicated to supporting local chip firms to over 6 billion yuan (US$794 million), up from an initial amount as part of China'...
Transatlantic Digital Battle
The article discusses escalating tensions and competition between the United States and China in the digital domain, including cybersecurity threats, technological dominance, and economic espionage....
An army of lawyers is advancing. Taiwan is the target
China has developed not only a military force but also an army of lawyers to威慑和限制台湾。2025年,北京的法律战从主要是宣示性威胁转向了积极执行。...
Nuclear Arms Control Era Comes to End Amid Global Rush for New Weapons
The long-standing period of nuclear arms control agreements appears to be ending as nations around the world increase their efforts towards developing new nuclear weapons and enhancing existing arsena...
Chinese Footprint in SpaceX: US Senate Demands Pentagon Immediate Investigation of Musk's Company
The United States Senate has called on the Department of Defense (DOD) for an urgent investigation into SpaceX related to potential Chinese influence or activity within the company, raising cybersecur...
China achieves tamper-proof quantum communication over 100km with single atoms
Chinese scientists have developed a quantum communication system using individual rubidium atoms trapped in laser beams at two different network nodes, enabling secure transmission over more than 100k...
China’s Taiwan Blockade Playbook: J-20 Fighters, Aircraft Carriers, and a No-Fly Zone
China's strategic approach towards Taiwan involves exploiting grey-zone operations and conducting blockade drills without resorting to full-scale invasion, focusing on strangling imports and pressurin...
TSMC Japan plan for advanced chips seen as hedge against pressure from US, China
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) plans to produce advanced chips at its Japanese facility as a defensive measure against potential US tariffs and Chinese coercive actions. This move a...
US wants to create a critical minerals trading bloc with its allies to counter China
The United States aims to form an alliance-based trading group focused on critical minerals to challenge China's influence in the market. This initiative is part of broader efforts by the US and its p...
China's Xi and Russia's Putin Discuss Growing Ties and Relations With the U.S.
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin have held discussions focusing on strengthening bilateral relations, their approaches towards the United States, and handling global c...
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin Discuss Growing Relations and Global Crises
During a discussion between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin, both leaders emphasized the deepening bilateral relations and cooperation on global issues including thei...
Japan and the Philippines sign defence pact to counter 'growing China threat'
Japanese and Philippine officials have agreed on a new defense pact aimed at increasing cooperation between the two nations. The agreement includes facilitating joint military exercises, responding to...
Can the 15th Five-Year Plan Fix the People’s Liberation Army’s Procurement Bottlenecks?
China has released its 15th Five-Year Plan aimed at modernizing the People's Liberation Army by 2049 and achieving full operational efficiency and technical autonomy before 2035. The plan aligns with ...
The Burn and the Choke: Why Semiconductor Controls Will Outlast China’s Rare Earth Weapon
In 2025, tensions escalated between the US and China from tariff disputes to strategic competition over semiconductors. The Biden administration tightened semiconductor export controls, affecting Chin...
Strategic Imperatives Behind India's Diplomatic Surge to Secure the Critical Indian Ocean Trade Routes
India is enhancing its diplomatic efforts to secure the crucial maritime routes in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which borders Asia, Africa, and Australia and accounts for over 70-75% of global trade...
AP News in Brief at 11:04 PM EST
The AP News brief for November 4th includes updates on defense issues, political changes, economic indicators, and other global developments relevant to the current geopolitical landscape....
The New Food Powers: How China and Russia Are Filling America’s Retreat
In January 2025, after the Trump administration froze almost all foreign aid, over 1,000 emergency communal kitchens in Sudan closed down within weeks. Half a million displaced people lost access to c...
CIA makes new push to recruit Chinese military officers as informants
The Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) has launched an initiative aimed at recruiting Chinese military officers as informants through the release of a video depicting a disillusioned mid-level officer,...
China to dismantle local power protectionism in push to electrify national grid
Beijing has issued a directive aimed at eliminating administrative barriers within China's electricity sector. The goal is to establish a unified national power market to enhance energy security and s...
China tests crewed spacecraft abort and rocket recovery in major lunar milestone
China successfully conducted in-flight abort and rocket recovery tests for its lunar and human spaceflight programs on Tuesday....
Rafah e-wallet plan highlights Israel's deepening financial occupation
The US-led proposal for a 'planned community' in Rafah, Gaza involves electronic payment systems as part of an Israeli-controlled surveillance structure. The initiative aims to embed Palestinians with...
Great Plan: First Conversation of This Year Between Xi Jinping and Putin
The article discusses the first conversation this year between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin. The leaders reaffirmed their commitment to strategic cooperation and m...
Will Musk’s moon pivot put SpaceX on collision course with China’s lunar ambitions?
Elon Musk has shifted his focus from Mars to setting up a 'self-growing city' on the Moon within less than ten years through SpaceX. This plan may place SpaceX in direct competition with China's Inter...
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