Report: Saudi looks to China as U.S. imposes arms exports limits
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia has been examining the prospect of major weapons purchases from China, a report said. In a report, Sarhan Al Otaibi said Beijing was advancing (more…)
India rejects China’s request to search for missing plane in its waters
The Indian government turned down a request from the Chinese navy to allow four PLAN warships to enter the Andaman Sea and Eastern Indian Ocean archipelagic islands chain of (more…)
Dissidents showed rights banner as Michelle Obama arrived at Beijing embassy
While the First Lady and her large entourage were being wined, dined and awed by her Chinese government hosts, China’s multitude of dissidents were kept at a distance. Many (more…)
Saudi considers expanding ‘scope of strategic interests’ with China
ABU DHABI — Saudi Arabia hopes to engage China as a potential strategic ally to defend the Arab kingdom’s interests against Iran. A leading analyst close to the Saudi (more…)
China pressures Nepal to get tough on Tibetans
The Chinese government has in recent weeks put enormous pressure on the Nepalese government to crack down on the so-called “Tibetan separatists.” In response, the Kathmandu police rounded up (more…)
Chinese Marines conduct urban warfare drills in break from pattern
A Chinese Marine unit based in the warm Southern Chinese province of Guangdong conducted a rare urban warfare drill in frigid northern China at a military base near Beijing. (more…)
Beijing-Manila maritime dispute reignited by supply ships incident
The Manila government has lodged a strong protest against the Beijing regime over the expulsion of two Philippine supply ships from the ocean area surrounding the Second Thomas Shoal, (more…)
Despite earlier glitch, third batch of Apache copters arrives in Taiwan
The third batch, totaling 6 units, of the U.S.-made Apache helicopters is scheduled to arrive in Taiwan, resuming the normal delivery schedule after the discovery of a transmission system (more…)
China inks defense deal with Djibouti, home of U.S. Camp Lemonier
CAIRO — China plans to expand cooperation with Djibouti, which could include arms sales. Officials said Djibouti has agreed to enhanced military and defense cooperation with China. They said (more…)