President Donald Trump’s announcement this month that the United States would restart nuclear weapons testing on an “equal basis” with other nations — alluding to unverified claims that Moscow and …
China military reaches ‘war footing’ with new missile silos and advanced AI warfare systems
China has built 350 new missile silos and expanded nuclear warheads by 20% in one year, reaching “war footing,” according to new congressional report on military buildup.
Japan’s Takaichi Has Few Options to End China’s Retaliation
Takaichi this month became the first sitting Japanese leader in decades to publicly link a Taiwan Strait crisis with the possible deployment of Japanese troops, prompting Beijing to unleash a flurry …
A spat over Taiwan is threatening China-Japan ties
China issued a travel advisory against Japan and sent coast guard ships to disputed waters, as tensions escalate rapidly over Taiwan. Chinese tourist numbers to Japan—which reached 7.5 million in the …
Tensions flare between Japan and China over PM Takaichi’s Taiwan remarks
Less than a month into her term, Japan’s conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response.
China expands desert nuclear test site as Trump revives nuclear tension
The quiet expansion of Beijing’s remote nuclear weapons complex, Lop Nur, points to years of preparation for a potential return to a Cold War-era arms race.
German Finance Chief Asks China for Access to Critical Minerals
German Finance Minister Lars Klingbeil began his high-stakes visit to Asia by calling on Beijing to allow for “reliable access” to critical raw materials, as frictions over trade restrictions between …
What to Know About Japan and China’s Spat Over Taiwan
China has reacted strongly to Japan’s Prime Minister suggesting an attack on Taiwan could prompt Japan to militarily intervene.
Diplomatic Crisis Deepens Between China and Japan
Chinese officials are fuming over the Japanese prime minister’s remarks about intervention during a Taiwan contingency.
China Escalates Feud With Japan on Military and Trade Fronts
Beijing is flexing its might to show its displeasure with the Japanese leader’s comments about defending Taiwan, but its aggressive approach risks backfiring.