Source link Washington likes to make others sort out its messes, but Beijing won’t play this game – and is thus branded a disruptive force By Timur Fomenko, political analyst The US and UK are currently waging a bombing campaign against the Ansar Allah militia group in Yemen, commonly known as the Houthis. The Houthis have […]
Source link Lithuanian authorities have claimed intelligence services in the three countries could attempt to recruit military personnel Lithuania has banned its military personnel, border guards and police officers from visiting Russia, Belarus and China while off duty, citing espionage concerns. Vilnius claimed the three countries pose “threats to the security of Lithuania and its […]
Source link The alliance is a “walking war machine,” Beijing’s Defense Ministry has said NATO is a “walking war machine” that has been spreading chaos across Asia since its formation, Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman Wu Qian told reporters on Thursday, accusing the bloc of using the specter of a dominant Beijing to foment regional conflict. […]
Source link The preliminary analysis for Power of Siberia 2 has already been carried out, Aleksandr Novak has said The timing and cost of the construction of the new mega pipeline Power of Siberia 2, which will deliver Russian natural gas to China, will be determined after Moscow and Beijing sign binding agreements, Deputy Prime […]
Source link The state-of-the-art weapons delivery system transports warheads at seven times the speed of sound Chinese naval scientists claim to have created a so-called ‘smart shell’ that is capable of delivering a precision strike to a target at hypersonic speeds, the South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported. The shell, which Beijing says can travel […]
Source link For Beijing, it’s not so much about replacing the greenback within the current system but creating an entirely separate alternative Barely a day goes by without a headline about the Chinese yuan gaining further traction in global trade. As de-dollarization gains steam, the currency of the world’s second largest economy has been thrust […]
Source link The recent diplomatic spat between India and the Maldives has a complex context, and it is not limited to the rivalry with Beijing On January 15, Maldives President Muizzu’s government set a March 15 deadline for India to withdraw its troops from his country, following months of negotiations on the matter and a […]
Source link Grant Shapps wants Western nations to increase their military spending ahead of a possible conflict British defense minister Grant Shapps has predicted a global conflict between the West and Russia, China, Iran and North Korea within five years. Shapps has called on Britain’s allies to increase their military spending in response to this so-called […]
Source link The Ukrainian president sought Chinese support for his stalled ‘peace plan’, his head of office has said Chinese Premier Li Qiang shot down Ukrainian President Vladimir Zelensky’s request for a meeting at the World Economic Forum (WEF) gathering in Davos this week, Politico reported on Wednesday. Several days beforehand, Ukrainian official Andrey Yermak […]
Source link The Chinese Foreign Ministry has rebuked Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. after he congratulated Taiwan on the election of Lai Ching-te as the new leader of the self-governed island, saying his comments “gravely violate the One-China principle.” In a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday, Marcos said he was looking forward to […]
Source link Liz Truss attempted to speed up the sale of military equipment to a country she deemed a “threat” Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss urged the British government to speed up the licensing process for a defense contractor hoping to sell military equipment to China, Politico reported on Monday. Publicly, Truss declared China […]
Source link The Maldives, with its new anti-New Delhi, pro-Beijing president, is set to become an inconvenient neighbor By Timur Fomenko, political analyst The Maldives is an archipelago nation in the Indian Ocean just south of the continent. With a population of just half a million people, the islands may seem inconsequential, and the small republic […]
Source link Beijing reiterated its goal of “complete reunification” with the self-governing island The Chinese military has warned that it would “crush” any attempt by Taiwan to formally declare independence, saying that nothing would stop reunification with the island – including US arms sales. During a press briefing on Friday – less than one day […]
Source link Some have accused Beijing of trying to score political points in the Global South by not supporting Israel By Timur Fomenko, political analyst A recent Foreign Affairs article purports to expose “China’s game in Gaza,” accusing Beijing of “Exploiting Israel’s War to Win Over the Global South.” The author alleges that “in calling […]
Source link Beijing became the world’s top car exporter in 2023, according to industry data China is estimated to have overtaken Japan as the world’s largest car exporter for the first time in 2023, with sales driven by strong demand in Russia and growing global appetite for electric vehicles. According to the China Passenger Car […]