Indicating a potential historic shift, Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore on June 10 that Japan will reinforce its defense capabilities and is exploring the possibility of possessing counterstrike capabilities. This is to ensure that Japan plays a more responsible role in the region threatened by Chinese activities in the South…
Japan’s Exploring ‘Counterstrike Capabilities’ to Response to Growing China Threats in Indo-Pacific: Analysts
Defense Ministers Wary of China’s Increasing Threat to Peace in Asia-Pacific Region
New Analysis Many defense chiefs at the annual Asia Security Summit put the spotlight on China’s repeated signaling that it will unify Taiwan by force. Defense ministers and diplomats from over 40 countries were present in Singapore for the Shangri-La Dialogue, Asia’s most vital security summit that lasted from June 10 to 12. Speaking at…
Xi Signs ‘Non-War Military Operations’ Rules: Who Does It Target?—With Gordon Chang
Chinese leader Xi Jinping signs a new document regarding a “trial” for non-war military operations. These new rules spark guesses as to what the purpose is for. Is it to invade Taiwan? To suppress internal dissent? Or to cause trouble elsewhere? I speak with Gordon Chang about these questions. Click the “Save” button below…
China Lobbies for Pakistan, a Terror State
Commentary China is enabling Pakistani terrorism again, this time by lobbying against tough measures at international organizations that combat money laundering. An ongoing plenary of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) in Berlin, from June 12 to June 17, was reportedly the site of “quiet lobbying” by Beijing on behalf of Islamabad. The two long-time…
China Launches Third Aircraft Carrier, Names It After Province Near Taiwan
China launched its third aircraft carrier on June 17, marking the latest step in the communist regime’s march toward military modernization. Previously known as the Type 003, Chinese communist authorities dubbed the vessel the “Fujian” during an elaborate ceremony rife with champagne, colored smoke, and ribbons. The name Fujian references the province immediately opposite Taiwan…
China Is Going to Be More Aggressive After Newly-Signed Military Order: Analyst
China is likely to act on a new military order signed by its leader Xi Jinping and become more hostile against its neighbors, according to Gordon Chang, author and senior fellow at the New York-based Gatestone Institute. The order, which went into effect on June 15, declares a set of “trial outlines” allowing China’s military…
More Than 100 CEOs Urge US Congress to Pass China Competition Bill
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON—Chief executives from Alphabet Inc., Amazon.com Inc., and Microsoft Corp. on Wednesday called on Congress to pass legislation aimed at boosting U.S. economic competitiveness against China, including in chip manufacturing. Those executives and more than 100 others signed a letter urging the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate, which each have passed different versions…
China Expands Into South Pacific Fisheries as US Increases Monitoring of Illegal Fishing
A visit by China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi to South Pacific islands from May 26 to June 4 culminated in the establishment of multiple fisheries agreements with several island nations. The United States and its allies suspect the agreements are a veiled attempt by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) to expand its influence in the…
Xi and Putin Agree to China-Russia ‘Strategic Coordination’
Chinese Communist Party (CCP) General Secretary Xi Jinping reaffirmed China’s commitment to Russia during a phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin June 15, according to Chinese state-owned media. “China is willing to work with Russia to continue supporting each other on their respective core interests concerning sovereignty and security,” Xi said, “as well as…
BlackRock and ESG Controlling America but Benefiting China—With Will Hild
How does Blackrock utilize the environmental, social, and governance (ESG) score system to control domestic policies, while benefiting from their special treatment in China? And does the United States suffer while China benefits from this vampiric relationship? We discuss this with Will Hild from Consumers’ Research. I then discuss the just-concluded Shangri-La security summit, where…
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