Opinions - China Military

What is Japan's intention to draw closer to NATO?: This situation presents quite a paradox. Without US support, Japan's regime would struggle to survive, and without the Asia-Pacific market, Japan would find it hard to develop its economy. In the face of both economic and security dilemmas, Japan's ambition to become a "major power" seems unlikely to succeed.

04-25 19:03:45

The Philippines' Taiwan Strait gambit risks costly backlash: The Philippines and the US recently launched the 2025 annual Balikatan military exercises. Notably, this year's drills not only took place on the northern Philippine island of Luzon but also extended to the Batanes Islands, which are closer to Taiwan of China. Analysts suggest that the growing involvement of the Philippines and the US in the Taiwan Strait is becoming increasingly evident.

04-25 16:45:38

Trillion-dollar defense spending cannot guarantee US security: Despite the Trump administration's widespread cuts to government employees and its calls to reduce overall spending, it insisted on increasing the defense budget in its very first year, even at the risk of expanding the fiscal deficit. This highlights the strategic considerations and policy priorities of the US.

04-24 19:21:17

China-Indonesia '2+2' ministerial mechanism a new step for regional security cooperation: On Monday, Beijing hosted the First Ministerial Meeting of China-Indonesia Joint Foreign and Defense Ministerial Dialogue. This proactive step marks a new phase in China-Indonesia ties, elevating their relationship to a more comprehensive and strategic level, and reassuring the audience about the region's security. Notably, this is the first "2+2" ministerial mechanism China established with a regional partner in Asia.

04-22 22:01:11

US plans to deploy new missiles in the Philippines to complete its "Missile Chain": Considering the US strategy of using Taiwan to contain China, the motive behind these moves is self-evident. It is therefore likely that the US will deploy the NMESIS system on Luzon Island, potentially in areas near the Bashi Channel.

04-22 18:41:22

US-Japan meddling in Asia-Pacific is destined to backfire: Military observer Zheng Jian explained that the MQ-4C Triton is a long-endurance unmanned aircraft developed by the US Navy based on the Global Hawk platform. Equipped with radar, electro-optical sensors, and other detection systems, it boasts advanced strategic reconnaissance and surveillance capabilities.

04-22 19:42:25

US-Philippines military collusion heightens security risks in ASEAN region: Recently, the US approved a $5.58 billion deal to supply 20 new F-16 fighter jets, along with other defense equipment to the Philippines. On April 6, Philippine Ambassador to the US Jose Manuel G. Romualdez stated that the delivery of the 20 F-16 fighter jets could begin as early as next year in multiple batches.

04-18 19:24:10

Uncertainty looms over US-Iran nuclear talks: The path of military threats and maximum pressure offers no resolution. Genuine political will and engagement in dialogue and negotiation are the proper course. However, the demand of the US for denuclearization directly contradicts Iran's insistence on sovereignty.

04-17 18:09:44

Trillion-dollar US defense budget in sight?: US President Donald Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on April 7 local time plans to propose a defense budget totaling $1 trillion. This figure represents a significant increase from the $895 billion in defense funding approved by the US Congress for fiscal year 2025, setting a new historical record.

04-16 17:53:44

Malicious calculations behind US military strategy toward China: Perhaps considering the internal political struggles in the ROK and the subsequent direction, Hegseth bypassed the ROK, an important ally in the region, during his trip to the Asia-Pacific region. However, Japan and the Philippines are both key countries on the first island chain of the US Indo-Pacific Strategy to contain China.

04-15 11:44:24

Japan's intention to reshape its underwater combat layout warrants vigilance: Japan's advancement in UUV development and deployment is a prominent example of its shift in defense strategy from "exclusively defense-oriented policy" to "proactive offense." Japan's attempts to reshape its underwater combat posture and develop asymmetric underwater warfare methods pose new risks to regional security, thus warranting vigilance from neighboring countries.

04-14 09:20:44

US-NATO trust rift deepens: The two-day NATO foreign ministers' meeting concluded in Brussels on April 4. During the meeting, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio once again urged NATO member states to increase their defense spending. The US and Europe have been in constant conflict over hot issues such as tariffs, the Ukraine crisis, and Greenland.

04-11 16:57:26

The Asia-Pacific region doesn't welcome NATO's attempt to peddle fear: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is set to begin his official visit to Japan on Tuesday - his first trip to the Asia-Pacific region since assuming the post. Both NATO's official statements and those from Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs have already revealed the strategic and political calculations behind this visit.

04-10 20:39:23

US shouldn't use South China Sea to relive its old dream of maritime hegemony: US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently visited the Philippines and spoke at length about the so-called "military threat in the South China Sea." The Declaration on Maritime Security and Prosperity, issued at the G7 foreign ministers' meeting in mid-March, reiterated outdated rhetoric, unfairly and groundlessly criticizing China under the pretext of "protecting freedom of navigation."

04-10 09:56:15

Why are the U.S. and Iran talking in Oman and what's at stake?: While U.S. President Donald Trump describes the engagement as a "direct" dialogue, Iran insists it will be an "indirect" negotiation, mediated through third parties. Here's what we know and what remains uncertain.

04-09 20:14:30

Ukraine crisis lucrative business for U.S. military-industrial complex: The architects of escalation can never masquerade as architects of peace. Behind the polished rhetoric of "security" and "solidarity," the truth is laid bare: The U.S. war machine's loyalties lie not with diplomacy or humanity, but with the relentless churn of profit.

04-09 14:53:25