Explainer | US bunker-busting GBU-57 in Iran: experts in China assess combat debut

Explainer | US bunker-busting GBU-57 in Iran: experts in China assess combat debut

Chinese military analysts have closely followed Saturday’s US strikes on Iranian facilities, especially the bombs used – the GBU-57, a powerful “bunker buster” designed to penetrate deeply buried targets. While praising the success of the B-2 stealth bombers’ long-range delivery and the bunker busters’ performance, they also pointed out the limitations the bomb’s effectiveness, especially…

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China’s Global Times praises Trump funding cuts to Voice of America, Radio Free Asia

China’s Global Times praises Trump funding cuts to Voice of America, Radio Free Asia

China’s state-owned newspaper Global Times joined officials from Donald Trump’s administration on Monday in hailing cuts to the US Agency for Global Media, which oversees broadcasters like Voice of America and Radio Free Asia known for reporting that has been critical of Beijing. “When it comes to China-related reporting, VOA has an appalling track record,”…

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China targets US agricultural products over Trump tariff threat, Global Times says

China targets US agricultural products over Trump tariff threat, Global Times says

BEIJING (Reuters) – China is preparing countermeasures against fresh U.S. import tariffs set to take effect on Tuesday, China’s state-backed Global Times reported, with American agricultural exports likely in Beijing’s cross hairs. U.S. President Donald Trump last week threatened China with the extra 10% duty, resulting in a cumulative 20% tariff, while accusing Beijing of…

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