China has captured more than 70% of global orders for green vessels and has achieved comprehensive coverage across all major ship types in the first three quarters of 2024, according to recent statistics from the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT). From January to September, Chinese shipyards received new orders totaling 87.11 million deadweight […]
Journalists reported seeing a man holding a green Taiwan banner being removed from an Olympic badminton game mid-match. Security at the Paris Olympics ejected a fan brandishing a green banner that read “Go Taiwan” at a badminton match on Friday, sparking anger from the island’s authorities and refocusing attention on the complex rules that require Taiwan to compete […]
The US Defense Department announced on Wednesday a significant upgrade of its military forces in Japan, involving the deployment of dozens of advanced fighter jets as part of a $10 billion modernization plan. This initiative aims to bolster regional deterrence and reinforce the US-Japan Alliance over the next several years. The Pentagon’s statement detailed the […]
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Russia for the first time since the Kremlin’s invasion of Ukraine, underscoring the deepening ties between New Delhi and Moscow despite India’s close relationship with Washington. Preparations are underway for Modi’s visit to Moscow, with dates to be announced soon, Kremlin spokesperson Yuri Ushakov confirmed via […]
In March, the United States and China resumed semi-official nuclear arms talks for the first time in five years. These discussions, known as Track Two talks, saw Beijing reassuring its U.S. counterparts that it would not resort to nuclear threats over Taiwan. This significant development was disclosed by two American delegates who participated in the […]
In a dramatic escalation of hostilities in the South China Sea, General Romeo Brawner Jr., head of the Philippine armed forces, accused Chinese personnel of engaging in aggressive actions against Philippine vessels. According to General Brawner, Chinese forces boarded more than eight motorboats and repeatedly rammed two inflatable vessels on Monday, an act he likened […]
In a significant geopolitical display, Russian President Vladimir Putin visited Pyongyang for the first time since 2000, marking a moment of solidarity with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The visit, underscored by Kim’s “full support” for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, has alarmed capitals in Seoul, Tokyo, Washington, and Brussels. The strategic meeting highlighted the […]
In a controversial move, Chinese officials appeared to block former imprisoned journalist Cheng Lei from the view of cameras during a high-profile event featuring Chinese Premier Li Qiang and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in Canberra. Cheng, who was imprisoned in Beijing for three years, later revealed her belief that two embassy officials had deliberately […]
NATO’s Secretary General, Jens Stoltenberg, has issued a stern warning to China, stating that Beijing could face significant repercussions if it continues to support Russia’s war in Ukraine without altering its current stance. In an exclusive interview with the BBC during his visit to Washington, Stoltenberg criticized China for attempting to balance its support for […]
Norwegian mining company Rare Earths Norway (REN) has announced a significant discovery: Europe’s largest proven deposit of rare earth elements, following three years of exploration. The Fen Carbonatite Complex in southeast Norway, according to REN, contains an estimated 8.8 megatons of rare earth oxides with promising prospects for economic extraction. Within this deposit, there are […]
