U.S., China held maritime security talks in Hawaii, Chinese navy says

U.S., China held maritime security talks in Hawaii, Chinese navy says

This image is used for representational purposes. | Photo Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto The U.S. and Chinese militaries this week held “frank and constructive” maritime security talks, the Chinese Navy said on Saturday (November 22, 2025), as the two superpowers gradually restore military-to-military communications after several months of trade tensions. The working-level meetings took place November…

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China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, cites right of ‘self-defence’ against armed intervention

China takes spat with Japan over Taiwan to UN, cites right of ‘self-defence’ against armed intervention

Fu Cong, Permanent Representative of People’s Republic of China to the UN, speaks during a UN Security Council meeting. File | Photo Credit: FP China has taken its widening spat with Japan to the United Nations, accusing Tokyo of threatening “an armed intervention” over Taiwan and vowing to defend itself in its strongest language yet…

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Taiwanese military budgets US$32 million for drone tech amid Beijing’s pressure

Taiwanese military budgets US$32 million for drone tech amid Beijing’s pressure

Taiwan’s military plans to allocate more than NT$1 billion (US$32 million) for drone technology integration as the island scales up its uncrewed platforms and bolsters asymmetric warfare strength amid growing pressure from Beijing. According to a budget document submitted to Taiwan’s legislature, the Armaments Bureau will spend more than NT$1.01 billion from 2026 to 2028…

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