The US considered invading Japanese-occupied Taiwan in World War II. Top US commanders decided it would be a high-casualty nightmare. Chinese invaders today could face similar challenges. Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you’re on the go. download the app By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms…
Beijing has attributed an incursion by a Chinese military aircraft into Japan’s airspace in late August to an unspecified “unexpected obstruction”, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on the weekend, citing diplomatic sources. The explanation comes amid plans on both sides for an imminent meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba,…
Chinese actress Esther Yu Shuxin, who is known for her playful personality and bold fashion choices, pursued her passion for acting despite coming from a privileged background. The 28-year-old was born in Shanghai to a wealthy family – her father a mining magnate and her grandfather the head of a steel corporation – with an…
Greater Bay Airlines is opting to explore routes less travelled with plans to expand its flight coverage to more cities in Japan as part of an aggressive scramble for customers as carriers in Hong Kong engage in “cutthroat” competition. The city’s smallest carrier has set its sights on the city of Yonago in the western…
Could stealth fighter jets take off from Japan, get past China’s air defence system and bomb Shanghai? Chinese military researchers say they have simulated this scenario, with mixed results. Their 10 rounds of computer simulation found that stealth fighters could be detected from 180km (110 miles) away by just a few land-based radars. That would…
With the weeks running down on 2024, Chinese policymakers are already in a position to declare “mission accomplished” on their (almost) decade-long Made in China 2025 project. Despite headwinds including major tariff hikes by successive US administrations, the worst domestic housing slump in modern times and an increasing fragmentation of the global economy into competing…
In a week marked by volatile earnings reports and mixed economic signals, global markets have shown considerable fluctuations, with major indices like the Nasdaq Composite and S&P MidCap 400 experiencing sharp highs followed by declines. Amidst this backdrop of uncertainty, dividend stocks present a compelling option for investors seeking stability and income, as they can…
This week, China confirmed that it has carried out its first dual aircraft carrier operation, while an American aircraft carrier was conducting exercises in the Western Pacific Ocean. The unprecedented Chinese military operation was conducted in the contested waters of the South China Sea and involved two carrier strike groups, led by the country’s first…