Japanese destroyers pay historic visit to Vietnam’s Cam Ranh Bay
For the first time ever, two Japanese guided missile destroyers paid a port call to the strategically located deep water naval port of Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam. (FULL (more…)
North Korean military intelligence chief defects to the South
A high ranking North Korean military officer in charge of espionage against South Korea defected last years, according to South Korean military officials who confirmed the news April 11 (more…)
Top China leaders, 16,300 firms implicated in ‘Panama papers’
The Panama-registered international tax haven law firm Mossack Fonseca has the largest client list from China, according to an extraordinary leaked cache of documents currently under review by journalists (more…)
Japan beefs up Senkaku task force: Adds 10 advanced vessels
Japan coast guard authorities announced this week that it will dramatically increase the number of patrol vessels for patrol duties near and around the Senkaku islands that China claims (more…)
U.S. moves on THAAD in Korea, offers China technology briefing
The U.S. will go ahead with the planned deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system in South Korea, regardless of China’s objections, said Deputy (more…)
Russia proceeds with S-400 to India, defies China’s objections
Russia’s best air defense missile system, the S-400 Triumph, has been sold to only one foreign buyer, China. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Chinese hacker pleads guilty to stealing U.S. military secrets
A Chinese national has pleaded guilty to stealing highly sensitive American military secrets by hacking into defense contractors’ classified computer systems. (FULL STORY) (more…)
U.S. gains key bases for major potential air-sea battles with China
The U.S. has told the Philippines that “we shall return” and Manila has just said “welcome back!” Last week, the two countries reached a landmark agreement allowing the U.S. (more…)
Moscow need not apply: China’s new Central Asia military alliance
Chinese PLA’s chief of staff has officially proposed a Central Asia military alliance that excludes Russia. (FULL STORY) (more…)