Pentagon Chief Hits Measured Tone on China at Asia Defense Meet
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a comparatively soft tone towards China at a major defense forum on Saturday, saying there was "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but the US sought a "respectful" regional balance.
China Leaders Skip Asia Defense Summit Headlined by US
Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defense summit opening Friday, but China's top officials aren't expected despite weighty questions like Taiwan and the war in Iran.
Japan, Philippines to Discuss Intelligence Sharing: Takaichi
The Philippines and Japan agreed on Thursday to negotiate an intelligence sharing agreement, as the two nations draw closer under the increasing shadow of China's naval ambitions.
China Issues New Rules to Keep Senior Military Officials in Check
China has issued new measures to enforce discipline for top military officials, the latest push in President Xi Jinping's years-long effort to purge corruption from the armed forces.
‘Quad’ Ministers ‘Seriously Concerned’ Over South, East China Seas
The US, India, Japan and Australia voiced joint concern on Tuesday over the South and East China Seas, warning Beijing without naming it against any assertive moves.
China’s Xi Meets Pakistan PM Sharif as Iran War Mediation Drags On
China's leader Xi Jinping met with Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in Beijing on Monday as diplomatic efforts by several countries to formally end the Iran war drag on.
Taiwan Says China Deployed More Than 100 Vessels in Regional Waters
Taiwan security officials said Saturday that China has deployed more than 100 navy, coast guard, and other vessels in regional waters stretching from the Yellow Sea to the South China Sea and Western Pacific.
US Navy Official Says Taiwan Arms Sales on ‘Pause’ Over Iran War
The acting US Navy Secretary said Thursday that arms sales to Taiwan had been put on "pause" to ensure that the American military had sufficient munitions for its Iran operations.
China Training Russian Troops for Ukraine Combat: German Newspaper
European intelligence agencies believe the Chinese military has trained hundreds of Russian soldiers for fighting in Ukraine, according to Germany's Die Welt newspaper, which cited secret documents it had seen.
Russian Drone Hit Chinese Cargo Ship Overnight in Black Sea: Ukraine
A Russian drone hit a Chinese cargo ship in the Black Sea overnight, Ukraine said Monday, a day before Russian President Vladimir Putin heads to Beijing to meet Xi Jinping.
Taiwan’s Leader Says Island Will Not Be ‘Traded Away’
Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te said on Sunday that Taiwan will never be "traded away" as he pressed the United States to keep selling weapons to the island democracy to maintain regional peace.
Xi Warns Trump on Taiwan at Beijing Summit
Chinese President Xi warned his US counterpart Trump that missteps on Taiwan could push the two countries into "conflict."
Pakistan Debuts ‘Fatah-3’ Cruise Missile Channeling China’s HD-1
The Pakistan Army is bolstering its long-range strike capabilities with the Fatah-3, a supersonic cruise missile believed to be derived from China’s HD-1 missile family.
China Says Will Play ‘Greater Role’ in Ending Middle East Fighting
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi said Beijing would play a "greater role" in ending hostilities in the Middle East.
US Targets Chinese Oil Terminal in New Iran Sanctions
The US on Friday imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil terminal as part of a slew of new measures on Iran, as it warned of repercussions for ships paying "tolls" demanded by Tehran.
US Forces Korea Eyes Trilateral ‘Kill Web’ Network to Deter Indo-Pacific Threats
The US Forces Korea has proposed integrating the military capabilities of South Korea, Japan, and potentially the Philippines into a unified “kill web” to counter rising threats from North Korea, China, and Russia.
China Explores Mid-Flight Drone Recharging Using Microwave Beams
A new experiment in China showed drones could one day be recharged mid-air using microwave energy transmitted from the ground.
UK Opens Internal Investigation Into Army Use of Chinese 3D Printing Systems
The UK has launched an internal investigation into the British Army’s use of Chinese-manufactured 3D printers.
China Says AI Outperformed Human Commanders With 90% Accuracy in Simulation
China is advancing testing of a battlefield AI system meant to assist human commanders under operational pressure.
Philippines Accuses China of Poisoning Disputed Waters
The Philippines accused Chinese fishermen on Monday of pouring cyanide in the Spratly Islands, a flashpoint in the disputed South China Sea.
Afghanistan, Pakistan Agree to Avoid Escalation: China
Pakistan and Afghanistan have agreed to avoid any escalation in their armed conflict, during talks hosted by China in recent days.
China Tests ‘Pistol-Style’ Coil Gun With Reported 2,000 RPM Fire Rate
A new handheld coil gun from China is being presented as a portable form of electromagnetic firepower, with reported firing rates of 1,000–2,000 rounds per minute.
China Flags Japan’s Potential to Develop Nuclear Weapons: Report
China raised concerns over Japan’s stockpile of nuclear material, arguing that the country could retain resources to develop nuclear weapons.
China Shows Off ‘World’s Heaviest’ Cargo Drone Built for Extreme Terrain
China takes a new approach to powering its logistics with the Changying-8, the world’s heaviest multi-terrain cargo drone designed for high-altitude missions.
