A giant Chinese coast guard vessel, also known as the “monster ship,” staged a show of force in the contested East China Sea that borders Japan, a treaty ally of the United States. Newsweek has reached out to the Japanese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters China has the largest maritime law…
United States reconnaissance aircraft deployed at a military hub in the Western Pacific Ocean has collected thousands of hours of intelligence data about China and North Korea. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. The North Korean Embassy in Beijing did not immediately respond to a request for comment….
Japan plans to deploy long-range missiles in its southwestern island of Kyushu near the East China Sea, amid growing fears of conflict in the Taiwan Strait, according to a Japanese media report. Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Sunday that the missile deployment under consideration would strengthen “counterstrike capabilities” in the event of an emergency….
A video released by the Taiwanese military shows a Chinese amphibious assault ship operating near the coast of Taiwan. The Chinese Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a request for comment. Why It Matters The Chinese Communist Party claims Taiwan, which is a security partner of the United States, as part of its territory…
The U.S. announced on Thursday that its newest amphibious warship, which can carry stealth fighter aircraft, will be stationed in Japan, amid China’s rapid naval expansion. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. The Japanese Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a written request for comment. Why It…
A Chinese flotilla was spotted sailing toward the wider Western Pacific Ocean this week, the Japanese Defense Ministry reported, which included a suspected laser-armed warship. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters China has the largest navy in the world by hull count, with over 370…
The Russian and Chinese militaries have sent spy ships to waters close to United States treaty ally Japan, Tokyo reported on Monday. Newsweek has emailed the Russian and Chinese defense ministries for comment. Why It Matters Japan, as well as Taiwan and the Philippines, are part of the first island chain, a U.S. defense concept…
A pair of United States spy planes were tracked conducting joint patrols near China and North Korea this week, according to Newsweek‘s map, using open-source flight data. Newsweek has emailed the Chinese Defense Ministry and the North Korean Embassy in Beijing, China, for comment. The U.S. Pacific Air Forces previously told Newsweek that its reconnaissance…
Dozens of United States and Japanese military aircraft, including stealth fighter jets, held training around a strategic island near China last week, flexing the alliance’s air power. Newsweek has contacted the U.S. Pacific Air Forces for comment by email. The Chinese Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to Newsweek‘s request for comment. Why It Matters…
Top Chinese military officials pledged to fight corruption and strengthen war readiness while visiting People’s Liberation Army troops ahead of Lunar New Year. General Zhang Youxia, first-ranked vice-chairman of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC), China’s top military decision-making body, recently inspected a unit of the Information Support Force in the northeastern city of Shenyang,…