U.S. poised to approve major arms sale to Taiwan
The U.S. is set to announce a new round of weapons sale to Taiwan to beef up the island democracy’s defense capability against the Chinese communist government, according to (more…)
Report: Egypt to buy French mistral ships and lease them to China
The two French-made helicopter carriers, known as the Mistral ships, will be sold to Egypt but they may well be leased to China, reports Russian news service Russia Today (more…)
China expands influence in Africa with new infusion of troops
China’s march into Africa as a main focus of its international diplomacy and geopolitical posturing has gained a new momentum. (FULL STORY) (more…)
North Korean soldiers opened fire on Chinese vehicle
At least one Chinese man was injured from gunshots fired from North Korean troops on the Korean side of the borderline on Sept. 18, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Hong (more…)
Report: Ethnic Chinese jailed or executed as spies by North Korea
Over one hundred ethnic Chinese living in North Korea have been sentenced to long-term imprisonment or executed on charges of espionage, according to a report by the Hong Kong-based (more…)
Japanese FM in Russia to revive Putin visit and peace treaty talks
In a surprisingly bold move, Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida arrived in Moscow on Sept. 20 to resume talks about inviting President Vladimir Putin to visit Japan in the (more…)
Indonesia gets off fence, joint multi-national united front against China
China is beginning to turn the largest ASEAN nation into another open challenger to Beijing’s vast maritime claims in the South China Sea. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Tokyo invests $6.1 billion in counter-China alliance in SE Asia
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is now in full swing building Japan’s alliance with the Southeast Asian countries that are living in the shadow of an increasingly militant China. (more…)
U.S. unfazed by Okinawa governor’s threat on military base transfer
Okinawa governor is poised to revoke permit for construction projects necessary for the relocation of the U.S. Marine Corps Base in Futenma. (FULL STORY) (more…)