HK Express Boosts Travel Convenience with Direct Flights to Miyako 27 June Connecting Hong Kong to Okinawa
HK Express Boosts Travel Convenience with Direct Flights to Miyako 27 June Connecting Hong Kong to Okinawa – Travel And Tour…
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China-Russia pipeline plan, Trump-Ishiba talks: SCMP daily highlights
Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China and economy stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump-Ishiba talks may ‘put the brakes on’ momentum between Beijing and Tokyo Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba’s meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House…
Flight Map Shows US Spy Planes Doubling Up Against China and North Korea
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…
US Boasts 5,000-Strong Force on China’s Doorstep: ‘Ready Now’
More than 5,000 United States Marines and sailors are deployed with three warships in the waters near China, forming a “ready now” combat power, the U.S. military said Monday. Newsweek contacted the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment. Why It Matters The U.S. military has viewed China as its “pacing challenge,” which poses a long-term risk…
US and Allied Jets Flex Air Power Against China
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…
What does the US Himars deployment to southern Japan mean for China?
The United States plans to deploy the US Marine Littoral Regiment equipped with a Himars rocket launcher system along the Nansei Islands close to Taiwan, Japanese news agency Kyodo reported on Monday. The deployment in the archipelago also known as the Ryukus will be part of a US-Japan operation plan to address a Taiwan contingency,…
Video Shows US Patriot Missile Test as Ally Faces China, Russia Air Forces
American and Japanese air defense units conducted live fire trainings with their Patriot missiles as Chinese and Russian military aircraft continued to fly near Japan’s airspace. Operation Shining Star is an annual training exercise where air defense experts from the United States and Japan execute simultaneous live fires of the Patriot air defense missile system….
US Aborted Taiwan Invasion in WWII; Move Holds Lessons for China Today
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…
US and Ally To Deploy More Forces to Strategic Islands Near China
The defense chiefs of the United States and Japan reaffirmed their commitment to expand military presence in a chain of strategic Western Pacific Ocean islands located near China. U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin held his first telephone talks with Gen Nakatani, the newly appointed defense minister of Japan, on Tuesday. They reiterated the commitment to…