China’s New KJ-3000 AEW&C Aircraft Marks Major Leap in Aerial Surveillance Power

China’s New KJ-3000 AEW&C Aircraft Marks Major Leap in Aerial Surveillance Power

China has quietly rolled out a powerful new tool in its quest for air superiority and regional influence in the Indo-Pacific: the KJ-3000 airborne early warning and control (AEW&C) aircraft. Newly released imagery confirms the development of the system, which...
China Military

China’s Red Lines Are Blurred by Design: How China Uses Strategic Ambiguity to Enforce Unseen Boundaries

In November 2021, Lithuania made what seemed a symbolic diplomatic move: it allowed Taiwan to open a representative office in Vilnius under the name "Taiwanese Representative Office." The consequences were anything but symbolic. China responded with instant fury. Trade was...
Chinese national flag waves on a Chinese People's Liberation Army warship as it conducts joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan

China’s Military Vows to Tighten “Noose” Around Taiwan

Beijing Warns Taipei: “Step Back from the Precipice” China's military issued a stark warning on Sunday, declaring that it would further tighten its “noose” around Taiwan if separatist activities on the island escalate. The message, delivered during the country’s annual...
Chengdu J-20 stealth fighter jets

India Faces Urgent Defense Gap as China’s Military Advancements Outpace Domestic Air Force Modernization

As China and India continue to strengthen and modernize their military air capabilities, a significant asymmetry in the two nations’ air forces has come into focus. China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) and People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) are...
Taiwan Submarine

Taiwan’s Submarine Expansion: High-Stakes Gamble Against China’s Military Threat

Taiwan's decision to expand its submarine fleet is a strategic move to counter China's growing military threat, despite facing significant financial, logistical, and geopolitical challenges. This bold initiative underlines Taiwan's commitment to bolstering its defense capabilities in the face of...