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…
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…
Beijing’s Ministry of Finance announced that over 80 million Chinese citizens have adopted the e-CNY (digital yuan) as their primary method of payment—a sharp increase fueled by new incentives and mobile integration with Chinese tech giants Alibaba and Tencent. While the Chinese Communist Party promotes the rollout as a leap toward a cashless, efficient society,…
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…
The U.K. has sentenced Chinese postgraduate student Zhenhao Zou to life in prison after evidence emerged of his involvement in a large-scale drugging and rape scheme across both Britain and China. Zou, a former student of Imperial College London, reportedly recorded and catalogued more than 1,400 instances of rape involving dozens of women, some of…
The Philippine government has once again called out China over its aggressive actions in the South China Sea, urging Beijing to back its diplomatic statements with genuine efforts at de-escalation. The latest incident involved a Philippine resupply mission to an outpost in the disputed waters that was obstructed by Chinese maritime forces. The confrontation led…
China’s annual Mobile World Congress (MWC25) in Shanghai has kicked off with impressive displays of technological innovation, solidifying the country’s dominant position in AI, robotics, and mobile communications. Leading Chinese tech firms, including Huawei, Xiaomi, and Tencent, have unveiled next-generation AI-powered smartphones, humanoid robots, and autonomous mobility solutions that push the boundaries of automation. One…
A high-stakes maritime conflict erupted once again in the South China Sea as Philippine forces found themselves in an intense face-off with the China Coast Guard at Ayungin Shoal. The altercation reportedly resulted in the seizure of firearms from Filipino soldiers, with at least seven personnel injured, one severely, having had a finger severed during…
The Philippine government is demanding P60 million in damages from China after its coast guard allegedly rammed and towed Filipino Navy equipment during a resupply mission in Ayungin Shoal. Defense officials describe the incident as a deliberate act of aggression, rejecting Beijing’s claims that Philippine vessels illegally intruded into Chinese waters. The confrontation underscores ongoing…
On June 16, China’s foreign ministry issued a rare public rebuke of Israel, urging it to halt “risky” military operations against Iran and warning of “serious consequences” for regional stability. The statement follows Israel’s June 14 airstrikes on Iranian nuclear sites and Tehran’s retaliatory missile barrage. Beijing’s intervention signals a growing ambition to position itself…
