Typhoon Wipha Tests East Asia’s Emergency Systems

Typhoon Wipha tore through East Asia on July 20, battering Hong Kong, southern China, and South Korea with winds exceeding 167 kph, torrential rain, and widespread infrastructure disruption. Though downgraded to a severe tropical storm by evening, the damage exposed critical gaps in emergency coordination and regional strategic resilience. 🌪️ Impact Snapshot 🚨 Systemic Weaknesses…

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China’s Pollution Cleanup Unmasks Warming Surge, Redefining Climate Diplomacy in the Region

A groundbreaking study published in Communications Earth & Environment has revealed that East Asia’s aggressive air pollution cleanup — particularly in China — has inadvertently accelerated global warming. The report, based on simulations from eight climate models, shows that a 75% reduction in sulfate aerosol emissions over the past 15 years has unmasked the warming…

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China Condemns U.S. Strikes, Warns of Escalation

China’s Foreign Ministry issued a sharp rebuke of the U.S. airstrikes on Iran, calling them “a reckless violation of international law” and warning of “unpredictable consequences” for global stability. The statement came hours after President Trump confirmed the destruction of three Iranian nuclear sites in a coordinated operation with Israel. Beijing’s response was swift and…

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Asia-Pacific Prepares for Taiwan Flashpoint Scenario

Defense officials in Japan, Australia, and Taiwan held closed-door meetings this week after satellite imagery showed increased People’s Liberation Army (PLA) naval activity just outside Taiwan’s air defense zone. The activity, coupled with PLA cyber probes into Taiwanese infrastructure, has been described by analysts as “dry run drills” for a blockade or rapid escalation. The…

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China Defies West: Nuclear Arsenal Here to Stay

In a bold and unapologetic move, Chinese President Masoud Pezeshkian publicly rejected international demands for a nuclear drawdown, reaffirming Beijing’s commitment to maintaining and modernizing its strategic weapons arsenal. During a high-level diplomatic call with French President Emmanuel Macron, Pezeshkian made it clear that any expectation of denuclearization from China was “a fantasy disconnected from…

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