China furious at ‘double faced’ Abe’s NATO speech
The Chinese government reacted with outrage to Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s speech at the NATO headquarters and accused the Japanese leader of being “double faced.” On May 6, (more…)
China to further expand defense ties with ‘strategic partner’ Iran
NICOSIA — China and Iran have agreed to improve defense cooperation. Officials said the two countries discussed options for expanded security and military cooperation during a visit to Beijing (more…)
U.S., Philippines conduct exercise on heels of defense agreement
More than, 5,500 troops from the U.S. and the Philippine armed forces participated in the first large-scale military drill since the completion of a comprehensive mutual defense agreement between (more…)
China to launch first ever satellite for an ASEAN nation
The Chinese space agency announced May 4 that China has reached an agreement with the communist state of Laos to launch a communications satellite, marking a milestone in China’s (more…)
Western firms warn Turkey against buying Chinese BMD system
ANKARA — Western defense majors have warned Turkey of a halt in major projects should the NATO ally procure a Chinese ballistic missile defense system. Turkish sources said leading (more…)
Indian skipper caught off guard by China navy chief’s request
The captain of the Indian frontline surface warship, the INS Shivalik [F47], turned down a request from the Chinese navy chief to visit the Combat Information Center [CIC] of (more…)
Taiwan caves to protesters, scraps plans to build 4th nuke plant
Facing mass protests in recent weeks, the Taiwanese government announced April 28 that the planned construction of the island nation’s 4th nuclear power plant would be postponed pending a (more…)
China publicized plan for war games during Obama’s Japan visit
China announced that it would conduct an “unprecedented military drill” during U.S. President Barack Obama’s 3-day visit to Japan scheduled for April 23-25. As if to underscore its displeasure (more…)
Chinese engineers kidnapped and killed in Darfur, Sudan
At least two Chinese engineers were killed by armed assailants in a kidnapping operation on April 18. The incident took place in the war-torn region of Darfur where the (more…)