Open-source satellite imagery appears to show that China is expanding one of its naval bases that hosts an aircraft carrier, as it seeks to challenge United States naval dominance. 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…
The Chinese military honed submarine-hunting skills as the United Kingdom assembled an aircraft carrier-led naval strike group, which included a submarine, for a Pacific deployment. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for further comment by email. Why It Matters The British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales commenced Operation Highmast on April…
The United States deployed anti-ship missiles on a strategic Philippine island during a drill while a Chinese aircraft carrier staged a show of force against the allies in the nearby waters. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters The Philippines, a U.S. ally that has territorial disputes with…
China dispatched a naval group led by an aircraft carrier to the western Pacific Ocean after the United States deployed ship-sinking missiles in the Philippines for a bilateral war game. Newsweek has contacted the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters China has often deployed its aircraft carriers, two out of three…
Footage recently released by Chinese state media appears to show a close encounter between Chinese and American carrier-based fighter jets over an undisclosed location in waters. “We don’t have a comment on specific operations, engagements, or training, but we routinely operate in the vicinity of foreign aircraft and ships in international waters and airspace in…
Japan, which is a key United States ally in the Indo-Pacific region, became the first foreign country to visit a China-funded naval base in Cambodia, located near the South China Sea, since its reopening. Newsweek has reached out to the Chinese Defense Ministry for comment by email. Why It Matters Japan is a member of…
Chinese researchers have successfully detonated a hydrogen-based explosive device in a controlled field test, triggering devastating chemical chain reactions without using any nuclear materials, according to a study published last month. The 2kg (4.4lbs) bomb generated a fireball exceeding 1,000 degrees Celsius (1,832 degrees Fahrenheit) for more than two seconds – 15 times longer than…
China said on Wednesday that “wanton use of force will not make America great again” as President Donald Trump declared a record high $1 trillion defense budget. Newsweek has reached out to the White House and the Pentagon for comment by email. Why It Matters Trump announced on April 7 that his administration would approve…
Alleged corruption charges cost He Weidong his job after speculations had risen following his absence from important events. He also reportedly skipped a recent Politburo bureau meeting on Chinese diplomacy that was attended by his colleague and the other CMC vice-chair read more Chinese President Xi Jinping on Friday fired the number two general in…
The United States and Japan reportedly simulated missile attacks on Chinese naval vessels invading the self-ruled island of Taiwan during a joint military exercise last year. Newsweek has emailed the U.S. Forces Japan and the Japanese military for comment. The Chinese Defense Ministry did not immediately respond to a written request for comment. Why It…