The Chinese regime has more to lose than to gain with a Taliban-controlled Afghanistan as Beijing faces a tough task ahead fostering its relationship with the militant group, China experts warned recently. “I’m not sure that China is actually going to benefit because Beijing now has to do something that it’s never done before, which…
For Beijing, Taliban-Controlled Afghanistan Creates More Problems Than Benefits, Experts Say
Ian Easton: An Invasion of Taiwan Would Be Nothing Like We’ve Seen in Modern Warfare
How does an island the size of Maryland defend itself against the Chinese military? As a new focus, we discuss Taiwan’s defense strategy—especially following China’s aggressive show of power. Taiwan’s conquest is a central mission of the Chinese regime, the Chinese Communist Party. Joining me to discuss the defense of Taiwan is Mr. Ian Easton,…
Dr. Amrita Jash: India–China Border Clash Signals a Broader Picture & New Approach Against China
India’s border clash with China is unmasking a greater geopolitical situation. China’s growing aggression in Asia is expanding, but India is not putting up with it. From resistance in the eastern Ladakh region to a closer tie with the United States, how is this Asian democracy going to play its hand on the global stage? …
BGI’s Goal: Gather Genetic Data Worldwide to Build a Database for the CCP’s Military (Part 3)
News Analysis This is the third of three articles that introduce readers to the research and mission of BGI Group, China’s leading genome sequencing company with customers around the globe. Its research involves collecting, studying, and altering human and animal genes to facilitate such things as biochemical weapons development and even customizing humans. The media in Great…
Anders Corr: The Right Steps for Afghan Withdrawal; What Role China Plays in Cozying Up With Taliban
In a developing situation inside Kabul, Afghanistan, we saw what a lack of planning does to the tens of thousands of Americans still left behind in the country. As the Taliban takes control of the Afghan capital, what could have gone better? The Biden administration is facing massive pressure from observers inside and outside of…
China’s Belt and Road Dam Project Leads to Human Rights Concerns in Cambodia: Report
A Chinese dam built in Southeast Asia has destroyed fisheries, farmlands, and ancestral homes, according to a new report released by Human Rights Watch (HWR) on Aug. 5. The U.S.-based nonprofit organization released a 137-page report (pdf) titled “Underwater: Human Rights Impacts of a China Belt and Road Project in Cambodia.” It analyzes the ongoing…
Chinese, Russian Militaries Hold Drills in Northwest China
China and Russia are engaging in joint military exercises in northwestern China in a sign of growing military ties between Moscow and Beijing. The exercises involving ground troops and combat aircraft will continue through to Aug. 13 in the Ningxia Region. The region is located in northwestern China, east of Xinjiang. It is where the…
Chinese Military Build-up Aimed At Ousting US Forces from West Pacific: Think Tank
The People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) expansion in the western Pacific is aimed at ousting the United States armed forces from the region in the long term so that the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) can easily assert control and influence over neighbouring regions. The Sydney-based think tank, the Lowy Institute, has released a paper examining the…
Senate Confirms Biden Nominee for Navy Secretary
The Senate on Aug. 7 confirmed Carlos Del Toro as the secretary of the Navy. President Joe Biden nominated Del Toro for the position on June 11. The Senate confirmed him on a voice vote on Saturday. During his confirmation hearing, Del Toro told senators that he would be “exclusively focused” on the threat from China….
West Bolsters Global Infrastructure Investment in Bid to Counter China’s BRI
News Analysis Western nations are increasing global infrastructure cooperation in a bid to counter Beijing’s massive “New Silk Road” project, also known as the Belt and Road Initiative. As allied democracies reassess their commitment to infrastructure investment plans, experts warn that their budgets are insignificant compared with Beijing’s global infrastructure spending. Chinese leader Xi Jinping…
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