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China’s New H-20 ‘Flying-Wing’ Stealth Bomber Can Be Summed Up in 3 Words
China’s airpower modernization has developed multiple stealth fighters but lacks long-range bombers for global reach. The outdated H-6 fleet, derived from the Soviet Tu-16, is insufficient. China's so...
Sorry, B-21 Raider: China’s New H-20 Strategic Stealth Bomber Summed Up in 2 Words
U.S. officials argue that China lacks a long-range strategic bomber compared to the B-21 Raider, but this overlooks China’s actual regional military objectives within its first and second island chain...
China: NATO Accusations are 'Slanderous Against China's Peaceful Development'
The article discusses China’s reaction toward NATO’s criticisms, terming these accusations as detrimental and unfounded slander aimed at discrediting China's peaceful development efforts....
'India's Autonomy Key To US Strategy Against Chinese Hegemony in Indo-Pacific', Says Paul Kapur
US Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asia, Paul Kapur, highlighted India as a critical ally in countering China's expanding influence within the Indo-Pacific region during a subcommittee heari...
Japan hands Philippines radars to keep closer eye on China
Japan has officially transferred five coastal radar systems to the Philippines as part of Tokyo's Official Security Assistance (OSA) for fiscal year 2023. This action is seen as a significant step in ...
More Than Planned: How Many Airplanes Do USA Need to Defeat China's Army?
The article discusses an analysis suggesting that the number of aircraft required for the United States to successfully engage in military conflict with China is higher than previously planned or esti...
U.S. Air Force Needs 500 Next-Gen Fighters, Bombers To Beat China
The U.S. Air Force plans to acquire at least 500 advanced combat aircraft to maintain an edge over the Chinese military in the Pacific theater. The service aims for longer range capabilities with its ...
US Senator Accuses SpaceX of Holding Chinese Capital; Names Musk's Empire as Threat to National Security and Demands Pentagon Investigation
A US senator has accused SpaceX of allegedly accepting capital from China and has highlighted this as a potential threat to national security. The senator is requesting that the Department of Defense ...
What Xi’s calls with Trump and Putin reveal about China’s balancing act
Chinese President Xi Jinping's communications with US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin show efforts by the three nations to stabilize relations amid challenges at home. Thes...
Chinese Investment In African Ports: Threat To India In Indian Ocean?
The article discusses how Chinese investments in ports across 32 countries in Africa are being used to establish naval bases, potentially posing a threat to India's maritime security in the Indian Oce...
German Chancellor Merz visits India to boost economic and defence ties
During his maiden official visit to India, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz had extensive discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on boosting trade relations, technological cooperation, and gree...
Elbridge Colby Discusses NATO and China With Ravi Agrawal of Foreign Policy Magazine
In an interview with Foreign Policy magazine's Ravi Agrawal, Elbridge Colby, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security (CNAS), discusses the evolving relationship between NATO and Chin...
Yaoning Sun gets 4 years in prison for acting as Beijing’s agent in California election
Yaoning 'Mike' Sun, 65, received a four-year prison sentence in federal court in Los Angeles after admitting to acting as an unregistered foreign agent for the People's Republic of China from 2022 to ...
Trump’s South America threats fizzle as China’s trade surges, powered by Peru port
China's trade with South American countries has increased following the inauguration of Peru’s Chancay port. This development highlights Beijing's ambitions to secure resources and enhance industrial ...
Report of Chinese Investment in SpaceX; US Senator Urges Pentagon Investigation
A US senator has written an open letter to the Department of Defense (DoD) seeking an investigation into claims that the space technology company SpaceX has ties with or investment from China. The nat...
Bully vs sovereignty: how Manila and Beijing are sharpening their South China Sea messaging
The article discusses the ongoing narrative battle between China and the Philippines over territorial disputes in the South China Sea. It highlights a video shared by the Philippine coast guard showin...
The Role of Foreign Fighters in a Taiwan Resistance Scenario
This analysis examines how international volunteers might support Taiwan in case of a conflict with China, considering strategic implications and potential outcomes....
CIA Overhauls Tech Acquisition Strategy to Compete With China and Accelerate Private Sector Partnerships
The CIA has revamped its technology acquisition strategy to better compete with technological advancements from China and to enhance collaborations with the private sector....
Russia concentrates Su-57 fighters near Chinese border
According to satellite imagery from AviVector and reported by Militarnyi (Ukraine), Russia has amassed at least 15 Su-57 stealth fighter jets near the Khabarovsk region, close to China's border. The a...
China Praises Putin's Response to Provocative Taiwan Question
In China, there has been praise for Russian President Vladimir Putin's recent response to a provocative question regarding Taiwan during an international event....
US Withdraws Newly Updated List of Firms Allegedly Aiding Chinese Military
The United States has withdrawn an updated list of companies that are allegedly supporting China's military sector. This move comes amid ongoing tensions between the two countries over economic and se...
Denounced NATO for Beijing: Schneidarch opened the 'back door' to China
The article discusses how a figure known as Schneidarch allegedly betrayed NATO interests by establishing closer ties with China, thus opening what is metaphorically termed as a 'back door.' The conte...
‘Becoming Chinese’ memes reflect a world shaped by China’s ascent
Social media users worldwide are adopting and circulating memes centered around the phrase 'You met me at a very Chinese time in my life', reflecting how aspects of Chinese culture have become increas...
A loneliness crisis is the price China is paying for rapid modernisation
The concluding Year of the Snake witnesses over 9 billion passenger journeys during Chinese Spring Festival travel period, representing the largest human migration annually. This event marks a brief r...
In diplomatic U-turn, Vilnius rues Taiwan de facto embassy row with Beijing
In an interview with Baltic News Service, Lithuanian Prime Minister Inga Ruginiene expressed regret over the decision to allow a Taiwanese representative office in Lithuania, which angered China. The ...
John Lee vows ‘systematic framework’ to align Hong Kong with nation’s blueprint
Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu pledged to develop a systematic policy framework aligning the city’s development with mainland China’s 15th five-year plan for 2026-2030. The pledge was made...
China’s US Treasurys exit could limit Japan’s military spending
Recent media reports indicate that China has ordered state-owned banks to further reduce their holdings of US Treasuries as part of a long-term strategy to diversify its foreign exchange reserves. Ame...
Beijing upset as Dutch court blocks Wingtech bid to recontrol Nexperia
The Chinese government has expressed dissatisfaction with the Dutch government over a Dutch court's decision to investigate Wingtech Technology’s acquisition attempt of Nexperia, citing improper admin...
China first-generation celebrity known for photo of chubby face, scornful looks is unemployed
Qian Zhijun (Xiao Pang), China’s early internet celebrity famous for a viral photo of his chubby face, has resurfaced with news that he is unemployed. The article mentions his past fame, the photograp...