KEY POINTS —The head of Germany’s navy said China’s rapid naval buildup underlines a desire by leaders in Beijing to project strength. —Vice Adm. Kay-Achim Schonbach said China is increasing the size of its navy by the equivalent of the … Read More
FILE PHOTO: A Taiwan domestically-built Indigenous Defense Fighter (IDF) releases flares during annual Han Kuang military drill simulating the China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) invading the island, in Pingtung county, southern Taiwan August 25, 2016. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/File Photo TAIPEI, Sept … Read More
However, poll finds majority in both countries see no end in sight for sour relations between Seoul, Tokyo Pedestrians in Tokyo (AP Photo) TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — Nearly 90 percent of Japanese and over 70 percent of South Koreans view … Read More
The Chinese have been heavily investing in amphibious capabilities. Here’s What You Need to Remember: The best way to prevent such a violent and shameful disgrace is to press Taipei into negotiations on forming a confederation with Beijing now. It was … Read More
The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force increasingly resembles the former Imperial Japanese Navy, but in a smaller size. Here’s What You Need to Remember: One type of warship the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force won’t operate is a battleship, and there are … Read More
India and China share a lengthy border. Credit: PA Several soldiers were injured when hundreds of Chinese and Indian troops reportedly exchanged blows along Nakula border in the northeastern Indian state of Sikkim on Saturday. “Four Indian soldiers and seven Chinese … Read More
Can Beijing be stopped? In this decade, the United States Navy may be displaced as the most formidable maritime presence in the Pacific Ocean. China is determined to challenge America’s ability to project military power forward into the Western Pacific. … Read More