The US Navy reconnaissance jet flies at 21,500 feet over the South China Sea, 30 miles from the contested Paracel Islands, a group of about 130 small atolls, the biggest of which are home to…
Monthly Archives For February 2023
Republicans look at security risks of clean energy, with eye on China
Now in control of the House, the GOP has hosted a series of hearings seeking to shift attention from the risks posed by climate change itself to the national security implications of moving away from…
China’s self-defeating economic policy
Xi Jinping has vast ambition but perhaps less strategic intellect. Consider the Chinese leader’s economic policy.
China May Provide Artillery And Drones To Russia—Despite Public Calls For Peace Deal
China is considering supplying Russian military forces with drones and artillery in its war with Ukraine, multiple outlets reported Friday on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, …
China unveils peace plan to wary Zelenskyy
China called for a cease-fire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia on Friday, and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautiously welcomed Beijing’s involvement — but said success would …
China considers sending Russia artillery shells, U.S. officials say
China is considering sending Russia lethal military aid in the form of artillery shells as President Vladimir Putin’s army rapidly depletes its supply of ammunition a year into his invasion of Ukraine …
U.S. dismisses China’s Ukraine peace proposal as an attempt to distract
U.S. officials are scoffing at Beijing’s much-anticipated Ukraine peace proposal and urging the world not to get distracted from the imminent threat of China supplying lethal weapons to Russia. China’s 12-point “Position on the Political…
China and Iran call on Afghanistan to end discrimination against women
China and Iran have called on Afghanistan to end restrictions on women’s work and education. The call came after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi met Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing and the two countries issued…
U.S. handling of balloon incident ‘hysterical’, says China’s top diplomat
China’s top diplomat Wang Yi said on Saturday that the U.S. handling of the balloon incident had been “unimaginable” and “hysterical” – an “absurd” act that had violated international norms. “There are so many balloons…
China’s Massive New Satellite Network Could Be A Total Nightmare For Starlink
China intends to launch up to 12,000 LEO satellites as a competitor for Starlink, but those satellites might have more nefarious purposes as well.
Ford China appoints Sam Wu as new chief
Ford promoted Sam Wu to head up its China business as the U.S. automaker seeks to reverse a more than five-year sales slump in the world’s largest auto market.
China calls for Russia-Ukraine ceasefire as claims to neutrality questioned
China has reiterated its calls for a political settlement to the Ukraine conflict on the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, as Beijing comes under increasing pressure from the United States and its allies over its…
China Reprises Old Themes in Ukraine Plan, Casting Itself as Neutral
Anyone can read what you share. By Chris Buckley, Steven Erlanger and Edward Wong After a drumroll of diplomatic activity suggesting that China was poised to play a more energetic role in seeking peace in…
