China's defense budget is in line with its determination to build a strong, innovative, and globally competitive military force that can safeguard its national interests and promote peace on the global stage.
2025-03-06 20:09:03
The primary purpose of the "Iron Dome for America" missile defense system is to counter threats from ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, advanced cruise missiles, and other similar threats. Donald Trump's announcement of the program at the start of his second term reflects multiple strategic considerations.
2025-03-04 20:24:30
As US-Russia talks bypass Europe and transatlantic relations grow colder, NATO, the military organization bridging US-European security cooperation, faces a critical turning point.
2025-03-05 10:59:04
Washington's mask has once again slipped. The abrupt collapse of U.S.-Ukraine talks over the weekend was not mere diplomatic friction. Behind the crumbling veneer of etiquette lies Washington's frustration over its stalled scheme to plunder Ukraine's natural resources.
2025-03-03 23:04:43
Today, Sino-US relations stand at another crossroad. Disputes over trade and technology continue to escalate, driven by decoupling rhetoric that first gained traction during the previous Donald Trump administration. Adding to this is the US' military posturing in the Asia-Pacific region.
2025-03-02 22:28:12
The recent attempt by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to form a "parallel government" in Sudan has sparked domestic and global concern over deeper division in the war-torn country. On Feb. 22, the RSF and its allied political and armed groups signed "a political charter" in Kenya expressing intention to form a "parallel government" in Sudan.
2025-03-01 15:54:11
Recently, Canadian Ambassador to the Philippines David Hartman stated that Canada and the Philippines are close to finalizing a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA). Under the agreement, one country can deploy military forces temporarily on the territory of the other.
2025-02-28 23:51:01
In response to four questions raised by journalists on the recent exercises by Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy warships in international waters near Australia and New Zealand, including the two countries' claims that China did not notify them in time, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson on Thursday reiterated that the PLA Navy flotilla's activities completely conform to international law.
2025-02-28 09:25:14
Recently, Japan's Ministry of Defense released its latest advancements in stand-off defense capability project, marking the first official confirmation of a new ballistic missile development. Dubbed the "Hyper-Velocity Gliding Projectile (HVGP)", the weapon system is specifically designed for remote island defense operations.
2025-02-27 09:32:57
Following the passage of two US military vessels through the Taiwan Strait, the US Department of State updated its fact sheet on US-Taiwan relations on February 13 local time, dropping the phrase "we do not support Taiwan independence." Meanwhile, Donald Trump is pushing to fast-track the delivery of US weapons and military equipment to Taiwan.
2025-02-26 19:51:07
Manila aims to leverage external assistance to accelerate its defense modernization while eagerly anticipating direct security support from Western allies and partners. In essence, it has entrusted nearly all of its national security interests to those foreign powers.
2025-02-26 19:45:08
Japanese Defense Minister Gen Nakatani and his Philippine counterpart Gilberto Teodoro agreed on Monday to further deepen defense ties during talks in Manila. According to reports, Teodoro said the Philippines was looking forward to boosting defense relations with Japan "against unilateral attempts by China and other countries to change the international order and the narrative."
2025-02-25 09:24:32
Although both the US and Ukraine have motives to push for the signing of the agreement, the negotiations involve complex geopolitical factors. Moreover, the feasibility is influenced by factors such as resource control, development costs, and the trajectory of the Ukraine crisis.
2025-02-24 19:15:44
The Philippines is once again staging a clumsy political show regarding the South China Sea issue. On Tuesday, a Philippine C-208 reconnaissance aircraft illegally intruded into China's territorial airspace over Huangyan Dao without permission of the Chinese government.
2025-02-22 16:28:56
The Russia-Ukraine conflict has so far caused the loss of tens of thousands of lives and destroyed billions of dollars worth of property. Not to mention the mental trauma that people on both sides are suffering as the crisis drags on. It is a consensus of the international community that this human catastrophe must be brought to an end as soon as possible.
2025-02-21 08:54:00
