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China Tightens The Screws On People; Set To Criminalize Clothes, Comments, Symbols That May Harm Its Feelings

Chinese diplomats, bureaucrats, and the creamy layers of society are generally elegantly dressed in Western outfits -- suit and tie. The Western attire makes...

Beijing Unhappy With US Over Crackdown On Companies Involved In Training Chinese Pilots

China has voiced discontent regarding the United States' crackdown on individuals and businesses training Chinese military aviators.  The US and its allied countries have been...

India Set To ‘Beat’ China In Maldives; Pro-India Solih Set To Overcome Pro-China Yameen In New Elections

The Maldives will elect a new President on September 9 to validate the fledgling democratic values of the atoll nation. However, the vote is...

Japan To Become Third-Largest Military Spender By 2027; Plans To Spend $315B Over Next 5 Years

Japanese government officials and representatives of four domestic startups in emerging technologies with potential defense applications met in Tokyo on Sep. 6. It was...

Think Tank Slams Russia For Poor Logistics In Ukraine War; China Draws ‘Critical Lessons’ For Taiwan Ops

The biggest takeaway for China from the Russia-Ukraine war is the ability to maintain logistics, supply troops with weapons and ammunition, and keep the...