Commentary Reports have been circulating on Twitter and some news services that Russia’s new “super weapon” has destroyed an alleged shadow NATO bunker in Lviv, Ukraine, buried 300 to 400 feet underground, killing “dozens” of people. An analysis of the claim, such as that provided by Newsweek, shows the claim to be false. Still, podcasts…
South Africa Choosing Sides in China–Russia Wargames
Commentary Combined military and naval drills between South Africa, Russia, and China began on Feb. 22. The 10-day wargames coincided with the one-year anniversary of the Russian War in Ukraine. Leading up to the start of the exercises, Russian warships docked in South Africa. The ships were marked with the letters “Z” and “V”, which have…
US Shares Chinese Balloon Info With 40 Nations
Many are calling the Chinese spy balloon episode a wake-up call. The United States has now briefed 40 nations on its findings from the device. China maintains the balloon was a civilian aircraft that drifted off course while inspecting the weather, while the Pentagon says it was “100 percent” not a civilian weather balloon, and in…
South Korea’s Rapid Progress in Hypersonic Missiles Could Become a Major Deterrent to North Korea, Experts Say
The South Korean military recently revealed that it has made rapid progress in developing hypersonic missiles and is advancing plans to test them next year. Experts said that this weapon, if successful, will become a new deterrent to North Korea and significantly impact the status quo on the Korean Peninsula. According to Yonhap News Agency,…
Ireland Orders Closure of Chinese Police Station
China is still the top U.S. threat, the Pentagon says—despite Russia’s continued aggression in Ukraine. TikTok is reportedly breaking into new business ventures. Job listings hint at competition with e-shopping giants like Google and Amazon. A controversial Chinese police office closes in Ireland after a request from a ministry department. A new battleground emerges in…
Report: US Tech Boosts China’s Hypersonic Missiles
A new report is giving details on missile technology funded by U.S. taxpayers being transferred to China. Are Halloween candies safe? Lethal fentanyl found disguised inside snacks has been seized by U.S. officials. Beijing officials are vowing to boost the “fighting spirit” of Chinese diplomacy, alongside the regime’s political conference. After an attack inside the…
Who Is Winning the Nuclear Arms Race? With Dr. Peter Pry | China Insider With David Zhang
Deterrence is a matter of one-upping another in both defensive capabilities and offensive capabilities. And nuclear deterrence is once again a topic of discussion as the world unexpectedly or expectedly walks into a new cold war. Our conversation with nuclear expert Dr. Peter Pry focuses on the new cold war between the autocratic camp and…
China Launches New Satellite While AUKUS Raises Stakes
News Analysis China launched a new satellite designed for “Earth observation” on April 7. According to Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-controlled media, the Gaofen-3-03 will coordinate with two similar satellites currently in orbit, and subsequently enhance Beijing’s ability to produce synthetic aperture radar (SAR) images. The regime claims that these images will enable the country to…
Chinese Military Improves Capabilities While America Sleeps
News Analysis China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is undergoing a massive buildup in capabilities while the world is distracted. The PLA has embarked on a massive buildup in recent years that has been cleverly camouflaged by the pandemic, a Chinese Communist Party (CCP) charm offensive on the diplomatic front, and the supposed “benevolence” of the…
Are China–US Relations Escalating Into a Cold War?
Commentary General Mark Milley considered China’s alleged hypersonic weapon test comparable to the “Sputnik moment,” a pivotal event during the Cold War with the Soviet Union. His remark signals an escalation in military competition between the two countries, and the potential existence of a China–U.S. cold war. Will the United States respond to this strategic…
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