China

China’s much-vaunted radars appear to be of little help as the US launches massive airstrikes against Venezuela.

Chinese air defense radars in Venezuela did not change the game during the US invasion to capture Maduro.China has touted…

2 months ago

As China tightens its supply, Japan has embarked on a quest for rare earths

By Yuka Obayashi Shizuoka, Japan, Jan 12 (Reuters) - A Japanese mining ship set off on Monday for a rare…

2 months ago

Analysis- With Venezuela attack, US tells China to stay away from US

WASHINGTON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Among the many goals of last week's U.S. military operation to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas…

2 months ago

Analysis – A Venezuela-style crackdown on Taiwan’s leader could prove difficult for China

By Greg Torode and Yimou LiHONG KONG/TAIPEI, Jan 9 (Reuters) - Some Chinese online users are calling for a lightning…

2 months ago

What to do with Beijing’s debt and oil stakes?

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is mincing no words when it comes to claiming Venezuela's oil is now under…

2 months ago

Pacifist Japan has gradually shifted from exclusive self-defense to military buildup

TOKYO (AP) — Japan is moving ahead with efforts to significantly boost its military capabilities to counter growing threats from…

3 months ago

Top diplomats from China, Cambodia and Thailand have gathered as Beijing seeks to strengthen its role in the dispute.

HONG KONG (AP) — The foreign ministers of Cambodia and Thailand met with their Chinese counterparts Monday as Beijing's government…

3 months ago

China’s Landspace is set to compete with Elon Musk and SpaceX

HUZHOU, Dec 29 (Reuters) - China's rocket startup Landspace has made no secret of its inspiration from Elon Musk's SpaceX.…

3 months ago

Japan’s cabinet has approved a record defense budget aimed at deterring China

TOKYO (AP) — Japan's cabinet on Friday approved a record defense budget plan of more than 9 trillion yen ($58…

3 months ago

Putin’s ‘dear friend’ Xi has taken the brunt of Russia’s economy

When Vladimir Putin paid a four-day visit to Xi Jinping in September, he addressed his Chinese counterpart as a "dear…

3 months ago