CHINA ENHANCES MILITARY SUPPORT
Which is this country that is increasingly supporting its President in the use of nuclear option in a volatile region of the world?
Russians are increasingly supporting their President’s plan to use the nuclear arsenal against Ukraine. There is growing support for this. The Russia-Ukraine war is intensifying.
New Cuban radar site near US military base could aid China spying, think tank says
Cuba is constructing a new radar site near Santiago de Cuba, capable of monitoring U.S. military activities at Guantanamo Bay, according to satellite imagery analyzed by a Washington think tank. The facility, set east of Santiago de Cuba and due to be operational soon, could track signals up to 8,000 miles away. The development raises concerns about China's strategic interests, despite denials from Cuban officials. This site adds to suspicions of increased Chinese surveillance capabilities in Cuba, targeting U.S. military and space operations.
Chinese troops are going to stay at the disputed site along India border for longer period: US Report
China-India Border Tensions: Amid global focus on Ukraine, Gaza, and the South China Sea, tensions on the China-India border remain significant. Reports from the US Army War College and the US Annual Threat Assessment highlight the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) strategic positioning and infrastructure development along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Aksai Chin. These developments indicate a prolonged readiness for potential conflict, underscoring the importance of ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Poised along the Indian border, Chinese troops are there for the long haul
The Strategic Studies Institute of the US Army War College published an in-depth report examining PLA activity along the mountainous border in Aksai Chin opposite India in 2020-21. It considered how the PLA rapidly moved troops into the region as violence flared between Chinese and Indian troops in Galwan Valley on 15-16 June 2020. However, Blasko, a former US defence attache in Beijing and Hong Kong, also provided a useful assessment of current and future conditions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC).
Why has Taiwan issued a travel advisory to its residents visiting China?
China has threatened to execute residents of Taiwan who support its independence. This is the yet another move by China aimed at intimidating Taiwan. Taiwan has issued a travel advisory to its residents visiting China.
China sanctions several Lockheed Martin units, three executives over arms deals with Taiwan
Named under the sanctions were Lockheed Martin Missile System Integration Lab, Lockheed Martin Advanced Technology Laboratories and Lockheed Martin Ventures. Top executives James Donald Taiclet, Frank Andrew St John and Jesus Malave were listed as banned from travelling to China.
US proposes rules to stop Americans from investing in Chinese technology with military uses
The proposed rule stems from President Joe Biden's August 2023 executive order regarding the access that "countries of concern" have to American dollars that fund advanced technologies, which the US government says would enhance their military, intelligence, surveillance and cyber capabilities. The order identified China, Hong Kong and Macau as countries of concern.
PM Modi meets US delegations who visited Dalai Lama despite China's objection
Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a US Congressional delegation on Thursday after their visit to Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala earlier this week. The delegation, including former US House of Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, congratulated PM Modi on his third consecutive term and expressed appreciation for India's recent elections.
Man finds China's military secrets in Rs 100 used books, alerts authorities
A Chinese military enthusiast found confidential military documents in discarded books bought for less than $1. China's Ministry of State Security commended Mr. Zhang for reporting his discovery, highlighting the potential dangers if the documents had fallen into malicious hands.
Third term for Modi likely to see closer defense ties with US as India's rivalry with China grows
Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasizes on boosting India's military preparedness and clout, focusing on expanding defense production and exports to counter China's influence in the Indo-Pacific region.
US President Biden says not ruling out using military force to defend Taiwan
In an interview published on Tuesday in Time magazine, Biden said he has made clear to Chinese President Xi Jinping that the United States will not seek independence for Taiwan as Washington had agreed with Beijing, Focus Taiwan reported.
US military completes major exercise in Africa and works to deepen partnerships
The U.S. and top African allies conducted the African Lion military exercise in Morocco, addressing new challenges in volatile regions. The exercise showcased joint military operations and emphasized a holistic approach to instability issues beyond military solutions.
Meet the Chinese military's newest recruit: A gun-wielding robot dog showcased during Golden Dragon 2024 exercise
China unveiled its latest military innovation, gun-toting robot dogs, during a joint exercise with Cambodia. These robots, equipped for combat and reconnaissance, highlighted China's technological prowess. The Golden Dragon 2024 exercise, involving 2,060 troops, emphasized non-traditional security threats like counter-terrorism and anti-piracy. This event underscores China's strategic partnership with Cambodia, reflecting its significant investments and geopolitical interests in Southeast Asia and the South China Sea.
'Taiwan independence' means war, warns Chinese military
The Chinese military issued a stern warning against Taiwan's pro-independence actions, declaring that "Taiwan independence" equates to war. In response to Taiwan's new President Lai Ching-te's pro-independence stance, PLA spokesperson Sr. Col. Wu Qian emphasized China's readiness to thwart foreign interference and separatist activities. Lai, from the Democratic Progressive Party, maintains Taiwan's sovereignty but urges peace with China. Following Lai's inauguration, China conducted extensive military drills around Taiwan, demonstrating its capability and resolve to counter any moves towards independence and foreign support.
China's military says Taiwan drills met goals but it is ready for further action
China, which views democratically-governed Taiwan as its own territory, staged two days of war games around the island following the inauguration of President Lai Ching-te, whom Beijing calls a "separatist".
China enhances military support to Pakistan along LoC in Kashmir
This move is seen as part of efforts to strengthen China's ties with Pakistan and safeguard Chinese investments in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, particularly related to the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC).
China warns of Taiwan 'war' as military drills encircle island
On the second day of exercises, warships and fighter jets surrounded Taiwan in what Beijing described as a test of its capability to seize the island, following the inauguration of its new president. China's military initiated the two-day war games on Thursday, deploying naval vessels and military aircraft to encircle democratic Taiwan, affirming its determination that the blood of "independence forces" on the island would be shed.
China's PLA undergoes major restructure as it emphasises information capabilities for war
Xi Jinping replaces PLA's Strategic Support Force with Information Support Force in a significant overhaul. The move aims to enhance military efficiency and political oversight, with direct CMC control over the new force. Former SSF's functions, including cyber and space operations, are divided among the four arms, emphasizing centralized command.
President Xi Jinping initiates sweeping reorganisation of China's military
Xi is creating a new branch called the Information Support Force. The aerospace and cyber units previously under the Strategic Support Force will now be organisationally parallel to the newly created Information Support Force, the defence ministry said in a statement. The aerospace unit will improve China's capability to use space and step up the management of space crises, the ministry said.
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