China is expanding trade pressures on Japan. It announced new export curbs on dozens of Japanese firms amid rising tensions over Taiwan and defense. Oil prices are dropping, peace talks in …
Japan is undergoing a historic shift. It is abandoning previous decades of low key diplomacy and deflection and instead pushing back against China’s military narrative more forcefully than at any point …
The Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2026 is bringing together 31 nations, more than 25,000 personnel and some of the world’s most advanced naval forces for the largest maritime exercise …
With Chinese leader Xi Jinping repeatedly stating his plans to take Taiwan—by force if necessary—many are wondering: what might such an invasion look like and how prepared is Taiwan to defend …
No peace talks between the United States and Iran took place on Friday, and no new date has been announced. We have the latest updates. Ukrainian drones have helped repel Russian …
Beijing appears to be increasing its ability to launch nuclear strikes against countries such as the United States. What do satellite images reveal about a mysterious complex taking shape in a …
Source: Taiwan’s emerging drone industry is taking off｜Taiwan News Summary The outbreak of the Russo-Ukraine war in 2022 highlighted the strategic importance of drones, prompting global investment in the sector. For …
Japan is expanding its defense partnerships beyond the traditional First Island Chain, as Tokyo and Jakarta discuss a possible transfer of Japanese Asagiri-class destroyers. The move follows growing security cooperation with …
Is Washington’s attention shifting away from the Indo-Pacific? Japan’s prime minister says not at all, following talks with President Donald Trump at the G7 summit. After Iran, could North Korea be …
The Philippines and Taiwan are facing a surge in Chinese pressure across multiple flashpoints, as Beijing defends what it describes as “scientific research” activities at Scarborough Shoal (Minzhu Reef) and conducts …
Taiwan is kicking off a five-day military drill. The goal is to better prepare the island’s military for a war scenario. China is targeting U.S. defense and rare earth companies. This …
“INDO” has been dropped from “INDOPACOM”. The US Department of Defense’s decision to rename its Indo-Pacific Command back to Pacific Command has sparked questions about the future of one of the …
Newly released photos shed light on the Tiananmen Square massacre in Beijing decades later, as commemorations take place around the world. One witness recalls what he saw back then. Tang Kai, …
China’s nuclear expansion is accelerating, as new satellite imagery reveals fresh missile infrastructure across the western provinces of Xinjiang and Gansu. For decades, Beijing maintained a relatively small nuclear arsenal under …
A new cybersecurity report says Beijing is targeting U.S. tech in cyberattacks. It comes as China ramps up a massive push into AI, with hundreds of billions of dollars planned for …
President Donald Trump’s eldest son says he wouldn’t consider investing in China and is warning others about the risks. An American journalist pleads guilty to acting as a foreign agent of …
Taiwan’s defense ministry is condemning a series of recent Chinese maritime operations, including Beijing’s newly announced “special maritime law enforcement operation” east of Taiwan. Source: China Expands Maritime Patrols Near Taiwan, …
New satellite imagery has revealed a massive new Chinese military complex surrounding key nuclear missile fields in Xinjiang. The CCP is building an unprecedented network of launch sites, command facilities, and …
Why is Xi Jinping suddenly rushing to North Korea after months of staying inside China? This trip may be far bigger than routine diplomacy. Behind the scenes are growing Russia–North Korea …
Nvidia is doubling down on Taiwan, with plans to invest up to $150 billion a year for the new headquarters in Taipei. Meanwhile, Jensen Huang met with TSMC’s chairman to explore …
Japan is expanding its alliances across the Indo-Pacific, strengthening ties with the Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam and Australia as part of a broader diplomatic push by PM Takaichi Sanae and Defense Minister …
Why is Xi Jinping suddenly rushing to North Korea right after hosting both Trump and Putin in Beijing? And what were those strange signals coming out of the state banquets — …
Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas) joined NTD’s Steve Lance to discuss President Donald Trump’s forthcoming phone call with Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, how it would deter China from invading Taiwan, and how …
Source: U.S. Pauses $14 Billion Arms Sales to Taiwan | China in Focus
One week, two world leaders—U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin—were both in Beijing on different days. Same stage, very different agendas. So who came out on top? Following …
Was the Trump–Xi summit really a “win-win” — or did one side walk away stronger? In this deep analysis, we break down the real winners and losers of Trump’s China visit: …
At the Xponential drone expo in Detroit, global tech companies are addressing supply chain resiliency by actively reducing reliance on Chinese components. Taiwan is emerging as a critical partner, leveraging its …
President Donald Trump makes no promises to Beijing—but gives no clear answer on defending Taiwan. After the Trump–Xi summit, Taiwan’s leader responds to Trump’s concerns. Russian President Vladimir Putin is heading …
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio told NBC News it would be a “terrible mistake” if China used force to change the situation across the Taiwan Strait. His warning came hours …
The Strait of Malacca is once again at the center of global geopolitics as the Iran conflict disrupts energy flows and exposes the vulnerability of maritime choke points. Carrying a massive …
President Donald Trump says a deal to end the Iran war is possible before his visit to China next week. This comes as Iran’s foreign minister meets with China’s top diplomat …
Taiwan is raising its military budget to more than 3 percent of GDP, with officials already eyeing an even bigger jump in the years ahead. The move follows President Donald Trump’s …
US President Donald Trump and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping are set to meet in Beijing this week, with discussion of Taiwan expected to be on the agenda. Taiwan’s legislature has …
Iran seized a Chinese-owned tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Gulf of Oman. Analysts say the move may point to internal disputes over control of the country’s oil exports. Could Washington …
Source: The Most Shocking China Story I’ve Seen So Far This Year | China’s 150 Trillion Crisis | Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry has released a new report detailing the growing and evolving pressure from Beijing spanning military, cyber and diplomatic domains. The defense minister, Wellington Koo, says Beijing’s strategy goes …
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