Analysis For years, China has undercut other countries in the production and refining of defense-critical rare earth metals, dominating the global market. At present China controls 85 percent of the global supply. The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) uses threats to cut off the supplies of rare earth minerals as a bargaining chip. It did this…
US and China Battle for Defense-Critical Rare Earth Metals
September 22, 2021
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New AUKUS Partnership a ‘Win’ for Democracies: Experts
September 22, 2021
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The leaders of Australia, the United States, and the United Kingdom announced last week the formation of a new trilateral security agreement, called “AUKUS.” The new security pact will oversee the development of a nuclear-powered submarine fleet in Australia and will also focus on developing joint artificial intelligence, cyber warfare, and long-range strike capabilities. Experts…
Australian Nuclear Subs Banned From Entering New Zealand Waters: Ardern
September 16, 2021
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has declared that Australia’s future fleet of nuclear submarines will not be allowed into New Zealand’s territorial waters. Establishing a nuclear-powered fleet in Australia, the first step of the newly announced trilateral security partnership AUKUS will see the UK and the United States partner with Australia to “significantly deepen cooperation on…
Australian Nuclear Subs Will Be Banned From New Zealand Waters: Ardern
September 16, 2021
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New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has declared that Australia’s future fleet of nuclear submarines won’t be allowed into New Zealand’s territorial waters. Establishing a nuclear-powered fleet in Australia, the first step of the newly announced trilateral security partnership AUKUS will see the UK and the United States partner with Australia to “significantly deepen cooperation on a…
Taiwan Serves as ‘Sea Fortress’ to Thwart China’s Expansion in Pacific, Taiwan Minister Says
September 16, 2021
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TAIPEI, Taiwan—The self-ruled island is a “sea fortress” blocking Beijing’s expansion into the Pacific, Taiwan’s Foreign Minister Joseph Wu said on Sept. 15. Wu made the remarks during a keynote speech at an online symposium organized by the Washington-based nonprofit Global Taiwan Institute (GTI). The event, which focused on Taiwan-U.S. relations, was attended by U.S….
Japan Seeks More Military Allies Amid China’s Assertive Actions In Indo-Pacific
September 14, 2021
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On Sept. 11, Japan and Vietnam signed a deal, enabling exports of Japanese defense equipment, vessels, and technologies to Vietnam. The deal aims to strengthen cooperation in defending against China’s expanding military presence in the Southeast Asia regional waters. The deal was signed in Hanoi, the capital of Vietnam, during Japanese Defense Minister Nobuo Kishi’s…
China Will Corrupt the Taliban and Take What It Needs From Afghanistan, Expert Says
The communist regime in China will use bribery and corruption to get what it needs from Afghanistan, as Beijing continues to foster its ties with the Taliban, a China expert said during an EpochTV webinar on Sept. 8. Grant Newsham, a retired U.S. Marine Colonel and a senior fellow at the Washington-based nonprofit Center for…
China Will Bribe the Taliban and Take What It Needs From Afghanistan, Expert Says
The communist regime in China will use bribery and corruption to get what it needs from Afghanistan, as Beijing continues to foster its ties with the Taliban, a China expert said during an EpochTV webinar on Sept. 8. Grant Newsham, a retired U.S. Marine Colonel and a senior fellow at the Washington-based nonprofit Center for…
China’s Belt and Road Faces Pandemic Economy
September 9, 2021
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Analysis China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is at the center of Xi Jinping’s foreign and economic policy, and a significant component of Beijing’s push for global expansion. So far, 139 countries have joined the various components, including the Digital Silk Road, Health Silk Road, and Maritime Silk Road. The BRI (also known as “One Belt,…
Report on China’s Use of Soft Power in India a ‘Wake-Up Call’
September 8, 2021
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China has managed to obtain extensive influence in India, including in the South Asian nation’s film industry, universities, media, and its tech industry, according to a report by an Indian think tank. In the years following World War II, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has utilized journalists and members of other organizations, especially those with…
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