China ‘firmly objects’ to Israeli contact with Taiwan after report of deputy FM’s secret visit
The Chinese embassy in Israel says in a statement that it “firmly objects” to any official contact between Israel and Taiwan, following a report today
Top secret US report warns American forces would be drastically outmatched by China
The U.S. military is most likely to suffer a defeat at the hands of China if it tried to intervene in a war over Taiwan, a top secret Pentagon assessment report has
What does Trump’s new US security strategy mean for Asia?
The new National Security Strategy (NSS) released by the Trump administration last Thursday sent shock waves through Europe, putting into writing what amounts to a fundamental shift in
Germany eyes rare earths during FM’s China visit
After a second attempt, German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul’s inaugural visit to China finally came to fruition, with the top diplomat meeting Foreign Minister Wang Yi, Vice
Taipei to review ties with Seoul after ‘wrongful’ designation
aiwan plans to review its relations with South Korea, especially its huge bilateral trade deficit, as Seoul has yet to correct its reference to Taiwan
Fed lowers rates, signals pause and one 2026 cut as growth rebounds
The Federal Reserve cut interest rates on Wednesday in another divided vote, but signaled it will likely pause further reductions in borrowing costs as the
Xi’s wrath at Japan over Taiwan rooted in 19th-century Chinese defeat
The Chinese word fengshi, meaning roughly to “convey something at the direction of a superior,” is unfamiliar even to many Chinese people these days. Yet this
US seeks ‘constructive’ reset with China as trade tensions ease
The United States is striving for a more “constructive” relationship with China after this year’s trade war and will continue to pursue a “managed” bilateral trade relationship,
China, Russia hold 10th joint strategic air patrol over E.China Sea, western Pacific Ocean; simultaneous operation with carrier Liaoning possible
The Chinese and Russian militaries conducted their 10th joint strategic air patrol on Tuesday which involved bombers and fighter jets. A Chinese expert highlighted the
Japan denies receiving notice from China before jet radar incident
Japan’s defense minister denied receiving navigational warnings from China regarding its naval training exercise prior to Saturday’s incident in which a Chinese military aircraft targeted its radar at Self-Defense Forces