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China strengthens land border protection with new law
China passed a law on Saturday to strengthen border protection amid a protracted standoff with India, worries about spillover effects from Taliban-controlled Afghanistan and the spread of COVID-19 from Southeast Asia.
China conducted two hypersonic weapons tests this summer
The FT doubles down on its hypersonic weapons report: After the Chinese Foreign Ministry denied an earlier Financial Times report about a hypersonic weapons test in August, the FT now claims that the Chinese military “conducted two hypersonic weapons tests over the summer,” one in July and another in August.
China’s test of hypersonic vehicle is part of a program to rapidly expand strategic and nuclear systems
Recent advances put China ahead of the United States in some emerging military technologies, analysts say.
If China Tested a New Orbital Weapon, It’s Not Much of a Surprise
Experts report that similar technologies were developed by Russia and the United States starting more than a half century ago.
Japan to improve missile defense capabilities | NHK WORLD-JAPAN News
A Japan-China arms race? Citing the recent FT report of a Chinese hypersonic missile test, Japan’s top government spokesperson “has indicated that the country will improve its missile defense capabilities,” NHK reports.
China sends in 100 rocket launchers to fortify border with India
The India-China border standoff continues: After the latest round of bilateral talks fizzled out earlier this month, China has “deployed more than 100 advanced long-range rocket launchers to its high-altitude borders with India,” the SCMP reports, citing a “source close to the Chinese military.”
China, Russia send warships past Japan as they extend show of cooperation
Ten warships sail through Tsugaru Strait, between Japan‘s Honshu and Hokkaido islands, after anti-submarine drill that is described as a mark of mutual trust.
U.S. calls Cambodia opaque over Chinese activity at navy base
The United States on Wednesday accused Cambodia of lacking transparency about Chinese construction activities at its biggest naval base, and urged the government to disclose to its people the full scope of Beijing's military involvement.
China Unveils High-Speed Drone That Can Fly for Almost 24 Hours
A high-altitude, long-endurance drone that can fly for around 20 hours and reach top speeds of 700 kilometers an hour (435 miles an hour) was one of the flying gadgets unveiled at Airshow China 2021 in the southern city of Zhuhai on Tuesday.
U.K. Warship Transits Taiwan Strait for First Time Since 2019
A U.K. frigate sailed through the Taiwan Strait, the first such passage by a British naval vessel since late 2019, as a group of nations led by Washington pushes back at Beijing’s military assertiveness.
Hong Kong’s Non-Election Is Momentous and Meaningless Thanks to China
Devoid of genuine debate or competition, this poll is a warning sign pointing to the lack of genuine democracy the financial capital can expect in future.
China Neighbors Worry Australia Sub Deal Will Disrupt Region
France isn’t the only country upset about a new security pact between the U.S., U.K. and Australia: Some Southeast Asian nations are also worried the partnership could provoke China and spur a regional arms race.
China Slams 'Irresponsible' Three-Way Security Pact on Nuclear-Powered Submarines
A Chinese Communist Party (CCP)-backed paper quotes a military source as saying the move could make Australia a nuclear target.
India, Australia Deepen Defense, Trade Ties Amid China Tensions
India and Australia agreed to deepen maritime defense cooperation and strengthen trade ties amid widening differences with China.
Taiwan Says 19 Chinese Military Aircraft Entered ADIZ Sunday
Nineteen Chinese military aircraft were detected in Taiwan’s southwestern air defense identification zone on Sunday, Taipei’s defense ministry says in a statement.
China Tests New Myanmar Trade Route in Boost to Ties: Post
China held a test run of a new overland trade route with Myanmar last month, in a show of support for its neighbor that has been hit with Western sanctions after a coup this year, the South China Morning Post reported.
China Links Canadians Michael Spavor, Kovrig on Espionage Charges
Two Canadians tried in China on spying charges exchanged photographs of military equipment, according to a state-run Chinese newspaper, in one of the most explicit official statements on how the cases are linked.
Taiwan Warns of China’s Ability to ‘Paralyze’ Island’s Defenses
Taiwan warned that China could “paralyze” its defenses in a conflict, a stark new assessment expected to fuel calls in Washington for more support for the democratically ruled island.
Japan Seeks Record $50 Billion Defense Budget With Eye on China
Japan’s Defense Ministry is seeking a record $50 billion annual budget that would entail the largest percentage jump in spending in eight years as it seeks to bolster its capabilities amid simmering tensions with China.
China Conducts Live-Fire Military Exercises South of Taiwan
China announced naval and aerial live-fire military exercises in areas south of Taiwan Tuesday, without saying how close to the democratically ruled island the drills were.
