Endeavor Manta USV during the launch event held in the port of Kaohsiung in southern Taiwan

Taiwan Unveils New Drone Boat, the Endeavor Manta, to Counter Potential Chinese Invasion

Taiwan has unveiled a new uncrewed surface vessel (USV) named the Endeavor Manta, marking a significant milestone in its maritime defense capabilities. The vessel, developed by Taiwan’s China Shipbuilding Corporation (CSBC Corp.), is reportedly the first of its kind for...
Chinese jack-up barges on beach at Nansan Island, off Zhanjiang. Note different sets of legs, reduced draft on first barge, extendable platforms on structures left and centre.

China’s Amphibious Bridging Systems: A Technological Marvel or a Military Threat to Taiwan?

Satellite and ground imagery recently shared on social media have revealed a new system of Chinese amphibious bridging barges, likely designed to support large-scale amphibious operations targeting Taiwan. Naval News provides an analysis of these developments, detailing their design and...
U.S. Universities

Chinese Students in U.S. Universities: National Security Concerns and Diplomatic Responses

In recent years, the presence of Chinese students in American universities has become a focal point of national security discussions in the United States. The latest development in this ongoing debate involves a U.S. congressional panel's request for detailed information...
Taiwan Military

Taiwan Implements Military Pay Raises Amid Escalating Tensions with China

In response to increasing military pressure from China and internal challenges in military personnel retention, Taiwan has announced significant pay raises for its volunteer service members. This move aims to address manpower shortages and bolster the island's defense capabilities. The...
J-35A Stealth Fighter

China Executes Former Defense Engineer for Leaking J-35A Stealth Fighter Secrets

In a case that has sent shockwaves through China’s national security circles, a former assistant defense engineer, identified as Liu, has been sentenced to death for leaking classified intelligence on China’s J-35A fifth-generation stealth fighter to foreign intelligence agencies. The...
China

China Defends Execution of Four Canadians Amidst Diplomatic Tensions

China defended its execution of four Canadian citizens in recent weeks, maintaining that it acted “in accordance with the law” despite sharp condemnation from Canada. The latest incident further strains relations between the two nations, already embroiled in a series...
China Housing Market

China’s Housing Market Faces a Transformational Shift Amid Economic Uncertainty

Harbin, a northeastern city in China, has seen rapid urban development in recent years, with high-rise apartments standing alongside commercial hubs and historic landmarks. However, for many property owners like 55-year-old driver Zhao Yuchun, the changing landscape serves as a...
U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi-Controlled Sites

U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthi-Controlled Sites in Yemen, Escalating Red Sea Tensions

The United States launched a series of airstrikes on March 15 against Houthi-controlled sites in Yemen, intensifying an already volatile situation in the Red Sea. The operation, conducted by F/A-18E/F Super Hornets from the USS Harry S. Truman, targeted weapons...
US-China Chip

China’s Economy Shows Resilience Amid Renewed U.S. Trade War

Despite renewed trade tensions with the U.S. under President Donald Trump’s second term, China’s economy has shown signs of stability in the first two months of 2025. Key economic indicators due for release Monday are expected to highlight steady retail...
China Services Sector

Chinese Trade Unions Call for End to Hiring Discrimination Against Women

Several Chinese trade unions have issued directives instructing companies to stop asking female job seekers about their marital and childbearing status, marking a rare official push against hiring discrimination that has long plagued women in the workforce. The move comes...
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