Taiwan asks to be included in RIMPAC exercise as an ‘observer’
The Taiwanese Defense Ministry announced this week that it would seek U.S. approval to take part in the biennial Rim of the Pacific naval exercise as an “observer” country. (more…)
USS George Washington leaves Japan, completes 7-year term
The U.S. Navy’s super carrier, the nuclear-powered USS George Washington, CVN-73, left Yokosuka, Japan for the last time on May 18 and sailed back to the United States. SUBSCRIBE (more…)
Burmese fighting enters Chinese territory; no response from Beijing
The fighting between Burmese government forces and Kokang rebels in northern Burma is once again out of control, leading to multiple injuries to Chinese citizens in the border region. (more…)
Korean tensions intensify as North’s missile threat deemed credible
With North Korea’s shocking announcement last week of what appears to be a submarine-launched ballistic missile [SLBM] launch, the race for undersea naval capabilities has suddenly emerged as a (more…)
Historic joint Japan-Philippines naval exercises angers China
China is furious over Japan’s historic joint exercise with the Philippines in the South China Sea that took place May 12. This drill followed another joint Tokyo-Manila maritime drill (more…)
Japan poised to pass new defense act to lift post-WWII restrictions
The Shinzo Abe Cabinet has finished discussion and the drafting of a significant defense and security act for the Diet (parliament) that will fundamentally change the decades-old limitations on (more…)
Putin, Xi seize moment at WWII event to hype apparent strategic ties
Chinese President Xi Jinping has formalized his country’s quasi-alliance relationship with Russia by his high-profile participation in counterpart Vladimir Putin’s celebration of the 70th anniversary of the “defeat of (more…)
North Korea woos China to boost infrastructure for tourism, cash
The traditionally dormant Taiwanese military presence in the South China Sea is suddenly active in the heated-up disputes in the region. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Russia, China to conduct joint exercise near Japan in September
EAST ASIA INTEL Today’s media consolidation has limited the resources available to news operations for covering overseas news. On Sept. 3, a joint Russian and Chinese naval exercise will (more…)