Opinions - China Military

Chinese troops vitalize UN peacekeeping: This year marks the 80th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the 10th anniversary of President Xi Jinping's participation in the UN Peacekeeping Summit, and the 35th anniversary of China's participation in UN peacekeeping operations.

05-29 09:10:04

China, ASEAN, GCC forge innovative trilateral cooperation amid global risks: Amid escalating global challenges, China, the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, and the Gulf Cooperation Council countries have forged a groundbreaking path in cross-regional cooperation. They convened a landmark trilateral summit in Kuala Lumpur, marking a bold step toward collective resilience, economic synergy, and a shared vision for prosperity.

05-28 16:15:43

Nuclear rapprochement between France and Germany will boost EU "twin-engine" leadership: The policy shift has drawn attention not only in the energy sector but also for its implicit connection to France's nuclear deterrence strategy, thus sparking broader discussions. A German official commented on the matter, "We are now actually finally open to talk to France about nuclear deterrence for Europe. Better late than never."

05-26 18:00:36

New inter-regional cooperation model in Asia boosts Global South unity: As leaders of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) prepare for their 46th summit, an inaugural ASEAN-GCC (the Gulf Cooperation Council)-China Summit is also on the agenda, with expectations to expand inter-regional cooperation in Asia and shore up the common development of Global South countries.

05-25 20:11:19

Is the US losing its sway in the G7?: More and more signs suggest that the G7 is undergoing a slow but inevitable transformation. As globalization and geopolitics enter a phase of profound structural shifts, member states are recognizing a shift in the balance of power. Against this backdrop, they are showing less and less willingness to foot the bill for any one country's strategic agenda.

05-24 18:54:28

Fighting continues amid Russian-Ukraine negotiation: With no substantial progress made in the Russia-Ukraine talks and fighting still ongoing, US President Donald Trump stated that he had spoken separately with President Vladimir Putin and President Volodymyr Zelensky by phone, urging both sides to agree to a ceasefire. However, the Trump administration has so far played a limited role in actually resolving the crisis.

05-24 16:01:04

Washington cannot win tech race through suppression: The United States has a long history of technological leadership. But U.S. politicians are now treating that leadership as a prize to be guarded rather than earned. Out-competing China in the technologies of the future will require more investment, more openness and more confidence, not more suppression.

05-24 00:18:34

France deepens defense ties with Poland amid multiple strategic considerations: It is worth noting that while the renewed bilateral alignment between France and Poland represents a step toward building an autonomous European defense framework, it also risks undermining the confidence of European allies in NATO's multilateral security mechanism.

05-23 09:56:26

China-Cambodia joint military exercise fully demonstrates openness: In essence, Washington should remove its colored lenses when viewing military cooperation between China and ASEAN countries. Unlike US-led exercises, China-ASEAN military drills predominantly focus on practical maritime cooperation in less sensitive domains, such as counter-terrorism and maritime search-and-rescue operations.

05-23 00:44:38

Reckless rush to a dead end by 'Taiwan independence' secessionists observed in Lai's year: May 20 marks one full year since Taiwan regional leader Lai Ching-te came to power. This politician, who once called himself a "pragmatic worker for Taiwan independence," has over the past year solidified his image as a "troublemaker," "risk creator," and "war instigator" - ultimately becoming a "pragmatic destroyer of Taiwan."

05-21 00:55:09

Strategic intents behind Japan's annual overseas deployment: Japan's overseas operations are becoming increasingly characterized by a trend of "pan-securitization." Japan attempts to strengthen its military capability and the US-Japan alliance through this overseas deployment. Meanwhile, it portrays such actions as so-called "contributions to regional security."

05-20 20:16:36

Striving for a more closely knit China-Arab community with a shared future: As the world is undergoing accelerating changes unseen in a century, China and Arab states have chosen to view their relationships from a strategic and long-term perspective. Their cooperation serves as a model of South-South solidarity, rooted in mutual respect, shared interests and a common vision for development.

05-18 23:55:11

Is the fragile Gaza ceasefire finally within reach?: Despite the uncertain and fragile outlook for a ceasefire in Gaza, international mediators continue to press ahead with diplomatic efforts. A volatile Middle East means an unsettled world, and the Palestinian question remains at the core of the Middle East issue. Advancing a comprehensive and lasting ceasefire in Gaza, and promoting the early realization of the two-state solution, should stand as a shared priority for the international community.

05-17 20:14:01

US development of "Orbital Carrier" poses threat to space security: The US has long attached great importance to securing dominance in space. To gain the upper hand in offensive and defensive operations, the US Space Force views space mobility as a core capability and has made sustained satellite maneuverability a top priority in its development agenda.

05-15 17:44:18

No matter how hard he pushes 'green terror,' Lai Ching-te cannot hide his failure: As Lai Ching-te approaches the one-year mark of his term as the regional leader of Taiwan island, the DPP authorities have shown no sign of improving people's livelihoods or fostering cross-Strait peace. Instead, they are doubling down on their "green terror" campaign and using the "Lai Ching-te's 17 strategies" to undermine peaceful cross-Strait exchanges.

05-17 17:36:31

True 'joint commemoration' could begin only after Japan assumes its responsibility in WWII: A recent exhibition in Yokohama quietly exposed the horrific chemical warfare crimes of the Japanese Imperial Army in China. Disturbing photographs and artifacts reawakened a chapter Japan's authorities have long sought to bury.

05-15 10:26:57