Facing N. Korea threat, Japan expedites ‘Comfort Women’ settlement
The Japanese government has decided to waive any conditions to pay $9.6 million to a Korean government-sponsored “Comfort Women” fund and the check should be in the mail as (more…)
Anti-U.S. mobs target KFC, Apple after South China Sea ruling
The sweeping July 12 decision by the Permanent Court of Arbitration against China’s expansive claims in the South China Sea has stunned the communist leadership. Channeling its fury through (more…)
Biden on USS John C. Stennis in South China Sea touts united front
The United States and Australia will take more specific steps to forge a military alliance against China’s aggressive stance in the Asia Pacific region, visiting Vice President Joseph Biden (more…)
China uses snub at RIMPAC exercise to mock U.S.-Taiwan ties
A de-commissioned former U.S. naval frigate, the USS Thach [FFG43] was sunk by missiles and torpedoes in the last stage of the 2016 edition of the RIMPAC naval drill (more…)
Public exchange between Comrades Xi and Kim sends U.S. message
On July 11, North Korea’s dictator Kim Jong-Un sent a telegram to Xi Jinping, the Supreme Leader of China, to celebrate the 55th anniversary of the signing of a (more…)
China’s military signals threats to counter UN court ruling
On July 12, the Permanent Court of Arbitration issued its long-awaited ruling on a maritime dispute case brought up by the Philippines against China’s sweeping claims in the South (more…)
Beijing issues ‘wartime emergency status’ after court ruling
Chinese capital city of Beijing put all municipal agencies on highest alert to prevent any large-scale “social disturbances” in the aftermath of the UN Permanent Court of Arbitration over (more…)
China’s quiet space warfare launch poses threat to military satellites
Without fanfare and the usual media hype, China on June 29 quietly launched a sophisticated military spy satellite into outer space, marking a significant step in Beijing’s anti-satellite development. (more…)
Chinese nuclear sub slips into the Indian Ocean in a show of force
A Chinese nuclear powered attack submarine was spotted on June 25 in the waters of the narrow Strait of the Malacca near Indonesia. The Chinese sub is a Type (more…)