U.S. Launches Military Command in Tokyo to Counter China
U.S. Launches Military Command in Tokyo to Counter China WSJ reporting – The United States is set to establish a new military command in Japan, led by a three-star general, to enhance security ties and coordinate military operations with Japan amid concerns about China’s military expansion. This command will streamline the operational command structure, eliminating […]
11 Chinese Swimmers That Tested Positive for PEDs Will Be Competing in Paris, Olympic Committee Pressuring US Not to Investigate
11 Chinese Swimmers That Tested Positive for PEDs Will Be Competing in Paris, Olympic Committee Pressuring US Not to Investigate NPR reporting – After competing in the Olympic 400-meter freestyle final, Chinese swimmer Fei Liwei dismissed concerns about a doping scandal involving his national team, asserting that their results were due to hard work and […]
Beijing is Pressuring At Least 6 Countries Not to Attend Summit in Taiwan
Beijing Pressuring At Least 6 Countries Not to Attend Summit in Taiwan AP reporting – Lawmakers from at least six countries have reported receiving pressure from Chinese diplomats urging them not to attend a summit focused on China in Taiwan, highlighting efforts by Beijing to isolate the self-governed island. Politicians from Bolivia, Colombia, Slovakia, North […]
China is Nowhere Near Being Able to Compete With the F-35
China is Nowhere Near Being Able to Compete With the F-35 The National Interest reporting – China faces significant challenges in developing advanced Radar Absorbent Material (RAM) technology, which is crucial for effective stealth capabilities in military aircraft. According to expert analysis, while creating a stealthy-looking shape is relatively straightforward, the true difficulty lies in […]
NORAD Jets Intercept Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska
NORAD Jets Intercept Russian and Chinese Bombers Near Alaska USNI reporting – On Wednesday, Russia and China conducted a joint bomber flight that entered Alaska’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), marking their first flight near the United States. The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) monitored the flight, which involved two Chinese H-6 bombers and […]
China Cuts 1yr Benchmark Rate and Doubles EV Subsidies in Its “Cash for Clunkers” Program
China Cuts 1yr Benchmark Rate and Doubles EV Subsidies in Its “Cash for Clunkers” Program AP reporting – China has taken significant steps to stimulate its slowing economy by unexpectedly cutting a key policy rate and doubling subsidies for electric vehicles (EVs) purchased to replace older cars. The People’s Bank of China reduced its one-year […]
Ex-TikTok Employees Say They Worked Closely With its China-Based Parent Company
Ex-TikTok Employees Say They Worked Closely With its China-Based Parent Company Fortune reporting – In January, TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew appeared before U.S. lawmakers to address concerns about TikTok’s connections to its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, and potential risks to national security. Chew maintained that the social media platform had largely severed its links […]
Modi Cruising to Third Term Amid Economic Growth
Modi Cruising to Third Term Amid Economic Growth Bloomberg reporting – As the world anticipates the commencement of the largest democratic event next week, the spotlight is on Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is widely expected to secure a third term in office. With almost 1 billion eligible voters, the election process, starting April […]
Chinese Firms Helping Military Get AI Chips Added to US Export Blacklist
Chinese Firms Helping Military Get AI Chips Added to US Export Blacklist Reuters reporting – The United States has moved to tighten export controls against China’s military advancements by adding four Chinese companies to its export blacklist, citing their attempts to acquire artificial intelligence (AI) chips for military use. Announced during a Senate subcommittee hearing […]
US, Allies Conducting Maritime Drills in Philippines
US, Allies Conducting Maritime Drills in Philippines Bloomberg reporting – The United States, Australia, Japan, and the Philippines are set to conduct joint military drills in the South China Sea on April 7, amidst escalating tensions between Manila and Beijing over the disputed maritime region. This collaborative effort, aimed at bolstering interoperability among the four […]