The Philippines has begun talks with Australia and the United States over possible joint maritime patrols in the disputed South China Sea to counter Beijing’s growing assertiveness in the region. Australian Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles met with Philippine Defense Secretary Carlito Galvez in Manila on Wednesday to discuss strengthening bilateral defense relations between the…
Philippines in Talks With Australia, US for Joint Patrols in South China Sea
China Empowers Russia in Ukraine, Risks Nuclear War With US, Says Former General
The growing alliance between Russia and communist China carries significant implications for the war in Ukraine and the future of U.S. nuclear deterrence more broadly, according to one former general. It is likely that the intensity of Russian military actions in Ukraine and potentially elsewhere will increase as Beijing and Moscow grow closer, and there…
Zelenskyy: China’s ‘Peace Plan’ Implies Russian Troops Must Leave Ukraine
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he hopes to meet Chinese communist leader Xi Jinping, and that China will urge Russia to end its war if it really believes in the value of sovereignty. Speaking at a press conference marking the one-year anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Zelenskyy said that meeting Xi would be…
China’s Lethal Aid to Russia Would Help ‘Extinguish Ukraine as a Nation’: Pentagon
The Pentagon is watching closely for any signal that China’s communist regime has decided to provide Russia with lethal aid for its attempted conquest of Ukraine. Department of Defense Press Secretary Brig. Gen. Patrick Ryder said the Pentagon had not yet witnessed the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) follow through on provision of lethal aid to…
Beijing Implements New Policies to Prepare for War, Secure Power
News Analysis China’s communist regime is implementing new policies to prepare for war and secure its power in the mainland amid tensions with the United States. It seeks to increase loyalty among its military members and state-owned firms, and hire more civil servants. Revised Military Law On Dec. 30, 2022, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader…
Russia Working with Iran, North Korea on New Arms Deals: White House
Russia is working with Iran and North Korea to increase its military capabilities and improve performance in its attempted conquest of Ukraine. Iran’s theocratic regime has been supplying Russia with suicide drones and munitions for tanks and artillery since last year, according to White House National Security Council Coordinator for Strategic Communications John Kirby. “In…
US Raises Alarm on China’s Possible Lethal Aid to Russia
The Biden administration is concerned that communist China may deliver lethal aid for Russia’s war of conquest against Ukraine, and is reportedly considering declassifying and releasing intelligence about the issue. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP), which rules China as a single-party state, has not yet provided Russia with direct military aid but also has not…
US Considered Blocking Exports of Taiwanese Microchips to Russia
The United States considered last year blocking the export of Taiwanese microchips to Russia due to its war in Ukraine but ultimately decided against doing so, said U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on Feb. 23. “A year ago, we led a coalition of 36 countries to align export controls against Russia,” said Raimondo at an…
US Military Warns Troops Could Fail Drug Tests by Eating Poppy Seeds
Poppy seed bagels could become a threat to military readiness after recent studies found that those who eat the seeds could test positive for drug use. The U.S. Military guards against substance abuse by its service members, and regards substance abuse as a threat to troop safety and the overall readiness of the military. Now,…
US Pledges ‘Consequences’ for China if it Provides Military Aid to Russia
The United States is prepared to impose consequences on China’s communist regime should it provide lethal military aid to Russia for the ongoing war in Ukraine. State Department spokesperson Ned Price, during a Feb. 22 press briefing, said that the regime would not escape sanctions if it attempted to further assist Russia’s conquest. “We have been…
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