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China Has 600 ‘Mach 5’ Hypersonic Missiles Ready to Strike the U.S. Navy’s Aircraft Carrier Fleet
A Pentagon briefing cited by the New York Times indicates that China has developed a significant inventory of hypersonic missiles, approximately 600 in number, targeting U.S. naval assets such as airc...
China eyes mastery of EUV lithography, bolstering AI chip ambitions, analysts say
Chinese analysts suggest that China's development of its own extreme ultraviolet (EUV) lithography machine for producing advanced semiconductors could significantly enhance the country’s technological...
China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008 amid debt ceiling fears
According to data from the U.S. Treasury Department released on Thursday, China has reduced its American treasury stockpile in October to $688.7 billion, its lowest since November 2008. This represent...
US preps massive weapons package for Taiwan valued at over $10 billion
The U.S. plans to provide Taiwan with significant military aid estimated at more than $10 billion. China's Foreign Ministry has strongly condemned this action, arguing that it breaches existing diplom...
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...
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's annual report on the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) highlights China's recent military expansion as 'historic,' suggesting an increased vulnerability for the United States in its strate...
US adds new models of China’s DJI and all other foreign-made drones to its blacklist
The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) added Shenzhen-based drone manufacturer DJI Technologies to a list of companies deemed 'unacceptable risks' to national security. This action prevents DJ...
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 Disrespects India's Territorial Integrity With Expansionist Agenda: Ex-Diplomat KP Fabian
Former Indian diplomat KP Fabian has criticized China's territorial ambitions towards India, particularly highlighting the region of Arunachal Pradesh. In an interview with ANI on December 24, 2025, F...
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...
US launches review of Nvidia’s H200 chip sales to China: sources
Sources report that President Donald Trump's administration has initiated a review concerning the first shipment of Nvidia's H200 chips to China. This move aims to implement Trump's pledge to facilita...
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....
One Year of the World Trumped
The article discusses the global impact and geopolitical shifts initiated by Donald Trump's presidency over its first year, focusing on themes such as isolationism, trade disputes, altered U.S. foreig...
India's Army Fast-Tracks ₹2,000 Cr Loitering Munitions Buy: 60% Indigenous, Kamikaze Drones To Counter China-Pak Threats
The Indian Army plans to procure loitering munitions worth approximately ₹2,000 crores ($25 million) with a focus on domestic production. The acquisition will follow a fast-tracked procurement process...
China Stakes Claim To Kashmir's Shaksgam Valley, Defends Infrastructure Build
India has reaffirmed its territorial control over the Shaksgam Valley located within Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh. This position was articulated by Ministry of External Affairs spokesperson Randhir Ja...
Rutte Claims That Russia, Iran and China Seek Confrontation with NATO
Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte asserts that Russia, Iran, and China are actively seeking confrontation with NATO. He highlights the aggressive behavior displayed by these nations as a threat to the a...
China’s Yuan-Class Stealth Submarine Summed Up in 1 Word
The latest model of China's Yuan-class submarine, the Type 039C, showcases significant advancements for the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). This non-nuclear submarine is designed for lit...
Not So Mighty Dragon: China’s J-20 Stealth Fighter Might Have an Engine Problem
According to a Royal United Services Institute (RUSI) analysis, the production rate for China’s J-20 'Mighty Dragon' stealth fighter has reached around 120 planes annually by 2025. This production dou...
China, Canada poised to reset trade ties after Trump’s tariffs force rethink
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau (correcting name from Carney) plans to reset trade relations with China during his visit this week to Beijing. Both nations are reevaluating their ties due to st...
Former US sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling ship intel to China
A former US sailor named Wei was sentenced to 16 years in prison for providing sensitive information about the USS Essex, including photographs and videos of the ship, details on its weapon systems, a...
Former US sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling ship intel to China
A former US sailor, Wei, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for providing sensitive information about the USS Essex aircraft carrier to the Chinese government over an 18-month period. This inclu...
Former US sailor sentenced to 16 years for selling ship intel to China
A former USS Essex sailor has been sentenced to 16 years in prison by a federal court for his role in selling classified naval information to Chinese intelligence over an 18-month period. The sailor, ...
South China Sea: claims of coercion, deception as Beijing and Manila wage new war of words
The Philippines' National Maritime Council's statement criticizing China has prompted the Chinese embassy in the Philippines to accuse Manila of provoking trouble and misleading statements. Both sides...
Suspected scam boss linked to South Korean student’s brutal killing arrested in Thailand
A Chinese national, identified as Han Mo, suspected of leading a Cambodia-based scam operation related to the killing of a South Korean university student, was arrested by Thai and South Korean author...
The thinking behind India’s new China business visa
India has introduced an e-B-4 'Production Investment Business Visa' aimed at Chinese nationals, allowing visits of up to six months with processing times around 50 days. This initiative is significant...
Trump risks imploding China trade truce with Iran tariff vow
President Donald Trump's recent vow to impose tariffs on Iran could undermine the fragile trade agreement struck months ago with Chinese President Xi Jinping, which暂停了关税并给予美国稀土资源的访问权。特朗普的新承诺可能危及与中国的贸易...
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