Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) took a hawkish tone toward Iran in an interview following the news that he had been selected as former President Trump's running mate for the November election. "The most important part of the Trump doctrine of foreign policy is you don’t commit...
New Top US Envoy in Taiwan Vows Strong Military Support
On Wednesday, the new head of the US's de facto embassy in Taiwan vowed to President William Lai Ching-te that the US would provide strong military support for the island amid rising tensions between Washington and Beijing. "First of all, and the most important thing,...
Japan, Philippines Sign New Military Pact Aimed at China
On Monday, Japan and the Philippines signed a new defense pact that will allow the two nations to deploy troops to each other's territory, a step being taken as part of the US-led military buildup against China in the region. According to AP, the deal was signed by...
Chinese Coast Guard Detains Taiwanese Fishing Boat Near Kinmen Islands
The Chinese Coast Guard detained a Taiwanese fishing boat and its crew off the coast of Kinmen, Taiwanese-controlled islands that are located a few miles off the coast of mainland China. China has increased patrols around Kinmen, known as Quemoy on the mainland, since...
US Sanctions More Chinese Companies Over Trade With Russia
The US Treasury Department announced more Russia-related sanctions on Wednesday that target companies based in China and other countries that are accused of supporting Russia's "war economy." New sanctions were imposed on more than 300 individuals and entities based...
US Wants To Create ‘Hellscape’ of Drones If China Attacks Taiwan
The US military is planning to create a "hellscape" of drones in the Taiwan Strait if China moves to attack Taiwan, the top US military commander in the region has told The Washington Post. Adm. Samuel Paparo, the head of US Indo-Pacific Command, told Post columnist...
US Marines Deploy MQ-9 Reaper Drones to the Philippines
US Marines Corps MQ-9A Reaper Drones are now operating in the Philippines as the US continues to beef up its military presence in the country, USNI News reported on Monday. The Reaper drones, which can be armed with powerful Hellfire missiles, have been operating out...
China Condemns US Deployment of Previously-Banned Missile System to the Philippines
The Chinese Defense Ministry on Thursday strongly condemned the US deployment of an intermediate-range missile system to the Philippines during military drills that were conducted in April and the first half of May. During Washington and Manila's annual Balikatan...
Xi Agrees To Deepen China-Russia Military Ties, Brushing Off US Warnings
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Chinese President Xi Jinping held talks in Beijing on Thursday and agreed to deepen military cooperation, as China has brushed off US warnings about its relationship with Russia. According to The South China Morning Post, Russia...
Chinese Military Monitors US Warship’s Transit Through Taiwan Strait
The Chinese military said that it monitored the transit of a US Navy Destroyer that sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, which came as the US and the Philippines are conducting major drills in the region. Col. Li Xi, spokesman for the Chinese military's...