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Taiwan Reports Chinese 'Area Denial' Drills Involving Aircraft Carrier in Western Pacific

Taiwan Reports Chinese 'Area Denial' Drills Involving Aircraft Carrier in Western Pacific

Taiwan's Ministry of Defence, through Minister Wellington Koo, has reported that China is conducting 'area denial' drills in the Western Pacific. These exercises involve the Chinese aircraft carrier Liaoning and other naval formations. Taiwan National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu previously detailed the deployment of over 100 Chinese naval and coast guard ships operating around Taiwan, in the South China Sea, and extending into the Pacific. Additionally, Taiwan's defense ministry noted a significant increase in Chinese air force aircraft in the vicinity of the island. China, which considers democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, frequently dispatches its military assets into the airspace and waters surrounding Taiwan. These drills are perceived as part of an Anti-Access/Area Denial (A2/AD) strategy, designed to restrict the movement and access of foreign forces, potentially complicating any intervention by the U.S. and its allies in a hypothetical conflict over Taiwan.

China Unveils Detailed Footage of GJ-11 Stealth Strike Drone, Highlighting Advanced Capabilities

China Unveils Detailed Footage of GJ-11 Stealth Strike Drone, Highlighting Advanced Capabilities

China has released its most detailed footage to date of the Gongji-11 (GJ-11) stealth strike drone, also known as "Strike-11." State media outlet CCTV aired segments showcasing multi-angle, close-up views of the drone both on the ground and in flight, revealing its weapon bays, nose-mounted sensor, and landing gear. The GJ-11, first unveiled in 2019 and indicated to be in service by 2025, features a tailless, flying-wing design similar to the B-2 Spirit bomber, with a 47-foot wingspan and internal engines for stealth. Its nose-mounted electro-optical and infrared sensor resembles those on fifth-generation fighter jets like the F-35. State media reports indicate the GJ-11 is designed for deep-strike missions against fortified ground targets such as command posts and air defenses, carrying multiple guided bombs and precision-strike munitions. The drone is also intended to operate as a "loyal wingman" alongside crewed aircraft like the J-20 stealth fighter, with the fighter jet clearing the skies while direct...

U.S.-China Relations Show Short-Term Resilience Amid AI Development and Global Economic Shifts

U.S.-China Relations Show Short-Term Resilience Amid AI Development and Global Economic Shifts

U.S.-China relations in 2026 have demonstrated a surprising degree of short-term resilience despite ongoing global economic shocks and geopolitical tensions. Discussions at the U.S.-China Global Economic Order (GEO) Dialogue revealed that while both sides acknowledge unprecedented turbulence, the global market has shown resilience. A key factor in this resilience is the massive opportunity presented by AI development and investment in the United States, though tempered by warnings from figures like Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei about the need to 'pace the frontier.' Participants noted that China's AI advantages lie primarily in applications and integration, while U.S. models remain at the frontier, backed by heavy capital investment. The year also saw direct engagements between President Trump and President Xi Jinping, including visits to Beijing and Washington, and planned attendance at APEC and G20 summits, contributing to a tactical truce in trade relations.

Former NATO Commander Cavoli Warns U.S. Cannot Sustain Global Military Aid, Urges Allies to Build Capabilities

Former NATO Commander Cavoli Warns U.S. Cannot Sustain Global Military Aid, Urges Allies to Build Capabilities

General (Ret.) Christopher Cavoli, former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Europe, stated that the U.S. is no longer structurally positioned to assist in every global conflict. Speaking at the Israel Private Markets Summit, Cavoli identified three critical trends shaping the current threat landscape: traditional adversaries like Iran, Russia, China, and North Korea are increasingly collaborating on the battlefield; cheap commercial technology is enabling limited countries and groups to conduct long-range, precise strikes, making defense more costly; and international institutions that once managed state friction have lost authority, leaving nations feeling more isolated. Cavoli emphasized that the Ukraine conflict exposed the Western industrial base's unreadiness, as modern warfare consumes munitions faster than they can be produced. He noted that the U.S. military was designed to handle one major regional conflict at a time.

China Conducts 'Area Denial' Military Drills in Western Pacific, Raising Regional Tensions

China Conducts 'Area Denial' Military Drills in Western Pacific, Raising Regional Tensions

China is currently conducting 'area denial' military exercises in the Western Pacific, involving one of its aircraft carriers, the Liaoning, and other naval formations. This development was reported by Taiwan's Minister of National Defense Wellington Koo. The drills are characterized by the deployment of over 100 Chinese naval and coast guard vessels operating near Taiwan, in the South China Sea, and extending into the Pacific. These exercises are perceived as an effort to prevent foreign intervention in a potential conflict, specifically aiming to deter U.S. or allied forces from assisting Taiwan if China were to initiate an attack. While China has not formally declared these specific drills, the Liaoning carrier's training in the Western Pacific was previously described as an annual routine to test long-range, open-ocean combat capabilities, not directed at any particular country. Taiwan's National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu also detailed these deployments on his X account.

China stages unannounced Pacific drills in 'silent intimidation' of Taiwan, officials say

China stages unannounced Pacific drills in 'silent intimidation' of Taiwan, officials say

By Yimou Lee and Ben Blanchard TAIPEI, Nov 13 (Reuters) - China carried out a large, unannounced military exercise across the western Pacific and around Taiwan in early November, in what officials in Taipei have described as a campaign of "silent intimidation" aimed at pressuring Taiwan and other

US federal employees to work in Taiwan government offices under scheme to strengthen ties

US federal employees to work in Taiwan government offices under scheme to strengthen ties

TAIPEI, Nov 11 (Reuters) - Some US federal employees will work in Taiwan government offices for up to one year under a new scheme to strengthen already close ties between Taipei and Washington, the de facto US embassy said on Wednesday.

China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact

China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact

Regional diplomats say China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won’t be able to conclude negotiations this year as agreed

China and Gabon Elevate Bilateral Ties to 'Community with Shared Future'

China and Gabon Elevate Bilateral Ties to 'Community with Shared Future'

Chinese President Xi Jinping and Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema met in Beijing, announcing the elevation of their bilateral relations to a 'China-Gabon community with a shared future for the new era.' President Xi expressed China's willingness to be a reliable friend and partner for Gabon's independent development, supporting Gabon in political, economic, and diplomatic affairs. The leaders emphasized strengthening communication, exchanging governance experiences, and enhancing Gabon's governance capacity. They also highlighted the strong economic complementarity between the two nations, urging alignment of development strategies and cultivation of new cooperation drivers. This includes utilizing zero-tariff treatment for African goods and 'green channel' measures for agricultural and food products exported to China, aiming to expand and upgrade bilateral trade and investment to support Gabon's industrial development, job creation, and livelihood improvement. President Nguema affirmed Gabo...

China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact but can't finish talks this year

China and ASEAN make progress on South China Sea pact but can't finish talks this year

Regional diplomats say China and Southeast Asian countries have made progress on a South China Sea pact but won’t be able to conclude negotiations this year as agreed

The Latest: Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a ‘political spectacle’ as House vote looms

The Latest: Hegseth slams his potential impeachment as a ‘political spectacle’ as House vote looms

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth is slamming the impeachment effort against him

Two Ukrainian Companies Secure NATO Tenders for First Time Through New Cooperation Mechanism

Two Ukrainian Companies Secure NATO Tenders for First Time Through New Cooperation Mechanism

Two Ukrainian companies have successfully won NATO tenders for the first time, a development facilitated by a new special cooperation mechanism established by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA). This mechanism, known as the Security Cooperation Support Partnership, is specifically designed to enable Ukrainian companies to participate in NATO procurement programs. Alyona Getmanchuk, head of the Mission of Ukraine to NATO, announced this achievement, noting that the initiative helps integrate Ukrainian companies into NATO’s defense innovation and industrial ecosystem. The special partner-matching mechanism also allows Ukrainian companies and startups to find partners in NATO member states for joint technology development, testing, and scaling up defense production. Ukraine also became the first NATO partner to sign a memorandum with NATO’s Defence Innovation Accelerator for the North Atlantic (DIANA).