Cooking Oil

China Cooking Oil Scandal: A Symptom of Broader Food Safety Issues

China which came to light earlier in July highlights the long-standing struggle to improve food safety measures in the country. The scandal, first revealed by state-backed media The Beijing News on July 2, involves two Chinese companies that reportedly used...
china airbases

China’s Strategic Airbases: J-20 and Su-35 Aircraft Deployed to Disputed Regions Amid Tensions with US and India

The Chengdu J-20 “Mighty Dragon” is the flagship project of China’s military modernization. This fifth-generation fighter is meant to support China’s air dominance in the East and South China Seas and across the Himalayas. The aircraft is designed to take...
F-35C Lightning II

US Navy Replaces F/A-18 Super Hornets with F-35C Jets in Japan Amid Escalating China Threat

The United States Navy has announced the deployment of F-35C Lightning II fighters and CMV-22B Osprey aircraft to Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni in Japan. This decision, detailed in a press release on July 15, aims to replace the...
Akash Missile

Indian and Chinese Missile Systems Compete for Major South American Contract; Brazil Evaluates Options

In a significant development in the global defense market, India's Akash missile system is competing against China's Sky Dragon-50 for a substantial air defense contract in Brazil. Reports indicate that the Brazilian military is actively assessing both systems to determine...
BrahMos Missiles

Philippines Seeks to Bolster Defense Against China with More BrahMos Missiles

In the wake of heightened maritime tensions, the Philippines is intensifying its efforts to enhance its defense capabilities by acquiring additional India-made BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, aiming them at China in the contested South China Sea. This strategic move underscores...
PLAAF J-10A takes off

Chinese Air Force Takes Flight with Revolutionary Training Aircraft, Leading Global Standards

China's training aircraft are paving the way for the future of aviation forces, with sophisticated design, outstanding performance, and large-scale production capabilities. Among these, the intermediate trainer jet K-8 has secured a 70 percent share in the international market, highlighting...
Shows a stone pillar covered with blue sheets at Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo after graffiti reading "toilet" in English was found earlier in the day. June 1, 2024

Japanese Police Arrest Chinese Man Over Defacement of Controversial Shrine

In a recent incident that underscores the ongoing diplomatic tensions between Japan and China, a Chinese national residing in Japan has been arrested for allegedly vandalizing the Yasukuni Shrine in Tokyo. The shrine, which commemorates Japan's war dead, including wartime...
Japanese Defense Minister Minoru Kihara, Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and their Philippine counterparts, Foreign Secretary Enrique Manalo and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro attend a press conference after their meeting in Manila on July 8, 2024.

Japan and Philippines Consolidate Defense Strategies to Mitigate China’s Expanding Influence in Asia-Pacific Region

In a significant development reflecting the shifting dynamics of regional security, Japan and the Philippines signed a bilateral defense agreement on Monday, underscoring their commitment to closer security cooperation amid China's increasing assertiveness in regional waters. This agreement is poised...
china security chip

European Union Targets Outdated Chinese Semiconductor Technologies

The European Union is preparing to conduct two extensive surveys aimed at assessing the impact of China's growing production capacity for older-generation semiconductors, known as legacy chips. These surveys, set to be launched by the European Commission (EC) in September,...
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