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China speeds up armour steel production by 30% as US Conshohocken plant folds
China has increased its production of armour steel by 30% due to continuous technological advancements. A U.S. manufacturer supplying military-grade steel for tanks and MRAP vehicles has closed down, ...
Pentagon’s Taiwan war games reflect US anxiety over PLA power: defence experts
A leaked Pentagon report suggests significant US military losses if it intervenes in a conflict involving Taiwan, due to the rapid advancement of China’s People’s Liberation Army capabilities. The ass...
China’s New J-20S Stealth Fighter Is Coming
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has introduced the two-seat version of the J-20 stealth fighter into operational service. First displayed publicly in 2024, the J-20S is seen as ...
Taiwan’s T-Dome missile shield plan has ‘critical flaws’, mainland Chinese report says
A mainland Chinese military magazine asserts that Taiwan's proposed missile defence system, T-Dome, has significant vulnerabilities and would be ineffective against attacks by the People’s Liberation ...
Navy Announces New Warship for Trump's 'Golden Fleet'
The United States Navy has announced the development of a new frigate constructed by Huntington Ingalls Industries' (HII) shipbuilding division. This vessel is specifically designed to address threats...
Is China’s Fujian gearing up for a dual aircraft carrier exercise?
Recent satellite images indicate that China's two largest aircraft carriers, including the recently commissioned Fujian, are docked at a naval base near the Yellow Sea in Qingdao, Shandong province. T...
Are Japan and South Korea Poised for a Historic Breakthrough?
The article discusses the potential for cooperation between Japan and South Korea as they seek to counterbalance China's increasing influence. It highlights that despite historical tensions, both coun...
ByteDance raises pay, boosts bonuses to retain staff amid AI talent war
ByteDance, headquartered in Beijing and owner of TikTok, has increased pay and bonuses for its global workforce as part of efforts to retain talent during the ongoing artificial intelligence talent wa...
US lawmakers urge Pentagon to add DeepSeek, Xiaomi to blacklist
US lawmakers have written to the Department of Defense pressing for Chinese technology firms DeepSeek and Xiaomi to be added to the entity list, effectively blacklisting them from doing business with ...
Ties with Beijing underscored in Putin remarks
Russian President Vladimir Putin emphasized Russia's strategic alliance and mutual interests with China during recent public statements, highlighting areas of cooperation including military exercises,...
Putin's Annual Review and Answering Chinese Journalists' Questions
Russian President Vladimir Putin held a press conference where he answered questions from Chinese journalists during an annual review of the year’s events in Russia. The event covered various topics i...
Will Taiwan’s decentralised military model raise more questions than it solves?
Taiwan's military has intensified training for decentralized command and control to ensure frontline units can function independently if attacked by China. This shift is prompted by warnings from defe...
Patent cliffhanger: will China biotech throw Big Pharma a lifeline?
The pharmaceutical industry faces significant patent expirations between 2025 and 2030, potentially leading to substantial losses due to generic and biosimilar competition. The article explores whethe...
China’s humanoid arms race: start-ups debut robots for stores, offices and factories
Chinese start-up companies are intensifying their efforts in developing humanoid robots, with some recently unveiling new models like the service humanoid Hobbs W1 from Noetix Robotics. These startups...
Rubio swaps hawk for diplomat in year-end pivot on China
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio delivered pragmatic remarks about China during a two-hour briefing, signaling a shift from previous hawkish rhetoric and legislative history towards a more nuanced ap...
Pentagon preps to enforce ban on companies with ‘indirect’ ties to China
The Pentagon is set to notify defense firms about potential indirect links to Chinese military companies one year before a contracting ban takes effect. This notification will help the industry prepar...
China Has a ‘Stealth Playbook’ To Carve Up Russia
Chinese media platform NetEase published an article on December 14 suggesting that Beijing should prepare for the potential disintegration of Russia and aim to integrate parts of the Russian Far East,...
US lawmakers urge Pentagon to add DeepSeek, Xiaomi to China military-linked firms list
Republican lawmakers have sent a letter to US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth requesting the inclusion of over a dozen additional Chinese technology firms in the Department of Defense's list of compani...
Clumsy ships, big risks: China’s evolving maritime playbook
China's increasing maritime activities pose security threats to Taiwan and Europe. The article suggests that European nations must collaborate more closely with Indo-Pacific allies to address and coun...
China’s Jiu Tian “Flying Aircraft Carrier” Could Unleash 100 Drones at Once
A recent flight test of China's Jiu Tian 'flying aircraft carrier' UAV demonstrated its capability to carry and deploy approximately 100 small drones. This platform could enhance the projection of Chi...
Russia’s Chinese-Enabled Drone Supply Network Is Remaking Warfare
Russian cooperation with China in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is significantly enhancing Russia's capability for sustained warfare at reduced costs and on a scalable basis. This partnership has wi...
Putin Holds Annual Press Conference for Over Four Hours, Answering Over 80 Questions on Russia-Ukraine Conflict and China-Russia Relations
Russian President Vladimir Putin held his annual press conference which lasted over four hours and covered numerous topics including the ongoing conflict with Ukraine and relations between China and R...
China and Russia Bolster Their 'No Limits' Alliance
Leaders from China and Russia indicate a strong commitment to their alliance despite internal differences, with a shared goal of weakening the influence of the United States....
Secure Arctic shipping route essential for China, senior official says
A senior Chinese official stressed that an Arctic shipping route is crucial for China's development over the next decade and emphasized the need to enhance its practical application as part of a broad...
Landmark in-air refuelling test extends China’s drone swarm delivery range to US homeland
Northwestern Polytechnical University has conducted what could be China's publicly acknowledged inaugural autonomous aerial refuelling flight tests involving two unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). In th...
China’s military build-up could ‘seriously’ affect Japan’s security, Tokyo warns
The Japanese Defense Ministry has released a report warning that China’s military expansion could seriously impact Japan’s security. The ministry notes an increase in activities across the first islan...
How China cracked the US ‘super code’ that controls most power grids in the world
China's Southern Regional Electricity Market (SREM) has fully transitioned from American software to Chinese-developed Tianquan solver, which is 14% faster. This move follows recent reports of leading...
China still targeting US-based researchers for ‘malign’ purposes, lawmakers warned
Members of Congress were warned at a hearing that China continues its efforts to recruit U.S.-based researchers despite increased scrutiny over the years. Representatives from science agencies emphasi...
US preps massive weapons package for Taiwan valued at over $10 billion
The US plans to supply Taiwan with military equipment worth more than $10 billion, triggering criticism from China which claims the move breaches diplomatic accords between the two nations....
Decline of Operational Art: The Story of A Strategic China Wargame
Military planners face challenges in applying operational art amid 21st-century warfare's complexity and rapid technological changes, particularly in the Indo-Pacific theater where US-China rivalry is...
China’s AI use for cyber espionage shifts cyber focus from detection to trust
The article discusses how security experts must now focus on their organization's trust architecture and identity systems as China increasingly deploys artificial intelligence in cyber espionage activ...
We Might Regret Golden Dome’s Greatest Ambition
The article discusses concerns arising from the U.S.'s ambitious missile defense system known as 'Golden Dome,' which has prompted Russia and China to develop advanced weaponry that can evade such def...
The cost of an unjust peace in Ukraine? An emboldened China.
A peace deal that favors Russia could embolden China to take military action, drawing parallels between the dynamics in Ukraine and potential implications for other global conflicts....
How Washington Is Losing the AI Race No One Is Tracking
Spain has chosen Huawei, a Chinese company, over U.S. firms for managing its law enforcement wiretap systems due to regulatory alignment issues. The $12.3 million contract was awarded despite recent E...
G20 Summit Outcomes: Multilateralism Survives
The G20 summit held in South Africa from November 22-23 saw leaders prioritizing solidarity, equality, and sustainability. Important figures like Xi Jinping of China and Vladimir Putin of Russia did n...
China and Russia seek to deepen defence and security cooperation
The strategic alliance between China and Russia is intensifying, with implications particularly for the Indo-Pacific and European regions. This partnership is likely to exacerbate international tensio...
America Should Build Its Own Warships While Buying Tankers
The article discusses the necessity for the U.S. to increase naval shipbuilding capacity to counter Chinese maritime power but emphasizes specialized warship construction over commercial shipping prod...
China to Challenge Biden's Electric Vehicle Plans at the WTO
The Chinese government plans to contest President Joe Biden's electric vehicle (EV) incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) at the World Trade Organization (WTO). This move reflects Beijing...
Chinese-Backed Cyberattacks Target New Zealand, U.K., U.S.
Recent cyberattacks targeting New Zealand, the United Kingdom, and the United States are suspected to have originated with backing from China. The attacks highlight escalating tensions between democra...
China's Aircrafts and Warships Surround Taiwan
Chinese military vessels and aircraft have been increasingly active around Taiwan's waters and airspace, signaling heightened tensions between China and Taiwan....
Has China Lost Its Taste for the iPhone?
The article discusses potential shifts in Chinese consumer behavior towards Apple's iPhone due to economic challenges and increasing competition from domestic smartphone manufacturers. It explores fac...
Japan and US Deepen Military Connections Against China
The article discusses escalating military collaborations between Japan and the United States to counterbalance rising Chinese assertiveness in the Asia-Pacific region. This includes joint exercises, a...
Hostages or Hamas? Cracks Spread in Israeli Unity
The article discusses emerging divisions within Israel's political leadership regarding the handling of the recent Hamas attacks and hostage situation. There are disagreements over whether to prioriti...
Deterring China is Not a Strategy: Adm. Scott Swift on China
In an interview with John Sorensen from RealClearDefense's 'Hot Wash' podcast, Retired Admiral Scott Swift discusses the limitations and nuances of deterring China as a strategic approach for the Unit...
Forget the J-20 and J-35A: China’s Stealth Fighters are No Match for the F-22 or F-35
The article discusses China’s development of fifth-generation stealth fighters like the J-20 and upcoming J-35A. It argues that although China can produce and deploy these jets in large numbers, their...
China’s New J-50 Stealth Fighter Has A Message for the U.S. Air Force
Public sightings of China's Shenyang J-50 fighter jet suggest a design that employs stealth technology similar to the B-2 bomber, featuring a 'lambda wing' and tailless configuration aimed at reducing...
Normalising disinformation: China shifts to overt operations against Japan
Chinese state media and diplomatic social channels escalated efforts to undermine Japan's reputation as a security partner in the Indo-Pacific region during 2025, according to reports by Japan Nexus I...
India’s Sea-Based Nuclear Deterrence
India's successful test of the K-4 Submarine-Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) marks a significant enhancement in its strategic nuclear capabilities. With a range of 3,500 kilometers, this missile all...
How Hong Kong can tackle its silent elderly mental health epidemic
Hong Kong faces significant demographic changes by 2050 with over one-third of its population estimated to be aged 65 or older. As the city becomes increasingly elderly, it must address a growing ment...
China will push more proactive macro policies in 2026, Xi says
Chinese President Xi Jinping has signaled that China will adopt more proactive macroeconomic policies in 2026 to support economic growth, aiming for a 'around 5%' target for 2025. This reflects the go...
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