China Invasion of Taiwan Would Threaten U.S. Credibility in Asia, Top Admiral Warns

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A successful takeover of Taiwan by the Chinese military would harm U.S. credibility among allies in Asia, Biden’s choice to lead American forces in the Pacific said on Tuesday. At a nomination hearing in front of the Senate Armed Services Committee, Admiral John … Read More

Chinese, Indian border troops begin disengagement – Chinese defence ministry

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BEIJING (Reuters) – Chinese and Indian frontline troops at the border began to “disengage simultaneously” from Wednesday, Chinese defence ministry said. The disengagement happened at the north and south shore of Pangong Tso lake, ministry spokesman Wu Qian said on … Read More

China Just Practiced Launching a Nuclear Weapon

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But don’t freak out just yet. The Chinese military successfully tested a mock launch of a nuclear-armed intercontinental ballistic missile, state media reported on Jan. 21, 2019. At the same time, experts stressed that China would never be the first … Read More