Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi

China Slams Japan Over Taiwan Remarks as Diplomatic Rift Deepens

China sharply escalated its criticism of Japan on Sunday (Nov 23), with Foreign Minister Wang Yi describing it as “shocking” for Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi to openly send what he called a dangerous and “wrong signal” regarding Taiwan. The...
Indonesia's Whoosh train

China’s Financing Model for Whoosh Rail Triggers Debt Sustainability Debate in Indonesia: Ambition Meets Financial Reality

Indonesia’s Jakarta–Bandung high-speed rail, known as Whoosh, was inaugurated with the ambition of projecting the country into a new era of modern infrastructure. As Southeast Asia’s first high-speed rail system, it symbolized Indonesia’s rise as a regional economic heavyweight capable...
New Images Reveal construction of China’s next Type 004 aircraft carrier

China’s Nuclear Carrier Ambitions: Can PLA Navy Match US With a Nuclear-Powered Carrier?

China is rapidly narrowing the military technology gap with the United States across almost every major domain — from fifth-generation stealth fighters to 100,000-ton supercarriers equipped with electromagnetic aircraft launch systems (EMALS). Yet one critical barrier has remained firmly out...
Chinese coast guard ship

US, China Hold “Frank and Constructive” Maritime Security Talks in Hawaii as Military Communications Slowly Resume

The United States and China held a new round of working-level maritime security talks in Hawaii this week, marking a cautious but significant step toward rebuilding military-to-military communication channels strained by months of trade tension and regional frictions. According to...
Tourists waiting for their tour bus to arrive on the streets of Tokyo's shopping district Ginza

China Travel Warning Dampens Visitor Numbers, But Tokyo Businesses Stay Calm Amid Diplomatic Row

When Beijing issued a travel warning urging Chinese citizens to avoid Japan following a diplomatic flare-up over Taiwan, many in Tokyo’s tourism and retail sectors feared the worst. After all, Chinese tourists are the backbone of Japan’s hospitality economy, known...
JF-17 Thunder

Bangladesh Poised to Buy JF-17 Block III: Possible JF-17 Block III Sale to Bangladesh Raises Strategic Stakes in South Asia

In a development that could reshape South Asia’s aerial balance, Pakistan’s announcement of a new export Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for its advanced JF-17 Thunder Block III fighter jet has triggered intense speculation that Bangladesh may be the undisclosed customer....
China’s Type 076 “Sichuan”

China’s Type 076 “Sichuan” Begins Sea Trials, Marking a New Era in Hybrid Amphibious–Drone Carrier Warfare

The People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) has entered a transformative new phase in its naval modernisation campaign with the commencement of maiden sea trials for the Sichuan, the first-in-class Type 076 amphibious assault ship. This next-generation platform is engineered to...
China’s HQ-20 surface-to-air missile system

China’s HQ-20 Live Fire Test Marks Major Leap in PLAAF Air Defense Modernization

China has released a landmark Air Force anniversary film showcasing the world’s first publicly documented live fire test of the HQ-20 surface-to-air missile system, offering unprecedented insight into one of the People’s Liberation Army Air Force’s (PLAAF) most secretive new-generation...
Indian Navy Astra Mk2 on MiG-29K and Rafale M

Indian Navy Integrates Astra Mk2 on MiG-29K and Rafale M to Counter China–Pakistan Long-Range Missile Edge

In a significant boost to India’s defence self-reliance and maritime strike capability, the Indian Navy is fast-tracking the induction of the indigenous Astra Mk2 Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) for its carrier-based fighter squadrons. The move marks one of...
Mudh-Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh

India Operationalises Strategic Mudh-Nyoma Airbase, Located Just 25 km from China Border, Boosting Military Readiness in Ladakh

The Indian Air Force (IAF) on Wednesday operationalised the strategically vital Mudh-Nyoma airbase in eastern Ladakh, marking a major enhancement in India’s airpower posture along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China. The milestone was underscored by Chief of...
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