Pentagon rattled by Chinese military push on multiple fronts
3 years, 4 months ago

Pentagon rattled by Chinese military push on multiple fronts

The Hindu  

China’s growing military muscle and its drive to end American predominance in the Asia-Pacific is rattling the U.S. defence establishment. “The pace at which China is moving is stunning,” says Gen. John Hyten, the second-highest ranking officer in the U.S. military, who previously commanded the U.S. nuclear forces and oversaw the Air Force space operations. He called it “very concerning” for the United States but added that problems posed by China’s military modernisation run far deeper. “I don’t think China’s nuclear modernisation is giving it a capability to pre-emptively strike the U.S. nuclear arsenal, and that was a really important generator of competition during the Cold War,” Mr. Cunningham said in an online forum Some analysts fear Washington will worry its way into an arms race with Beijing, frustrated at being unable to draw the Chinese into security talks. At the current pace of China’s military investment and achievement, Beijing “will surpass Russia and the United States” in overall military power in coming years “if we don’t do something to change it”, said Gen. Hyten, who is retiring in November after two years as Vice-Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.

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Japan, US share ‘warrior ethos’ to deter China, says Pentagon’s Hegseth
16 hours, 3 minutes ago

Japan, US share ‘warrior ethos’ to deter China, says Pentagon’s Hegseth

Al Jazeera  

US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Japan is an ‘indispensable partner’ against Beijing in the Asia Pacific. United States Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says his country and Japan share a “warrior ethos” in tackling Chinese aggression across the Taiwan Strait. In a meeting in Tokyo on Sunday with his Japanese counterpart, Gen Nakatani, Hegseth said Japan was their “indispensable partner …

China riled by U.S. Intel report calling China ‘a most comprehensive military threat’ to America
3 days, 20 hours ago

China riled by U.S. Intel report calling China ‘a most comprehensive military threat’ to America

The Hindu  

Beijing on Wednesday dismissed a U.S. intelligence report warning that China posed “a most comprehensive military threat” to America and may outstrip it as the top artificial intelligence power by 2030 as a false “China threat” narrative peddled by Washington. Refuting the U.S. report, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said, the U.S. issues irresponsible and biased reports like this …

US intelligence identifies China as top military, cyber threat
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4 days, 6 hours ago

US intelligence identifies China as top military, cyber threat

Hindustan Times  

US intelligence agencies have identified China as the primary military and cyber threat to the US, noting that it continues to enhance its capabilities to potentially take control of Taiwan, according to a report by Taipei Times. The agencies categorized threats to the US into two main groups: "nonstate transnational criminals and terrorists" and "major state actors," which include China, …

China 'most robust military threat' to US, intel report says
4 days, 6 hours ago

China 'most robust military threat' to US, intel report says

Firstpost  

The assessment points to Beijing’s growing willingness to expand its reach through cyberattacks and influence operations. It warns that China is likely to continue pursuing “coercive and subversive malign influence activities” to undermine the US domestically and on the global stage China and US flags are displayed in this illustration picture. The Annual Threat Assessment, made with the consensus of …

China’s shipbuilding dominance poses economic and national security risks for the US, a report says
2 weeks, 5 days ago

China’s shipbuilding dominance poses economic and national security risks for the US, a report says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In only two decades, China has grown to be the dominant player in shipbuilding, claiming more than half of the world’s commercial shipbuilding market, while the U.S. share has fallen to just 0.1%, posing serious economic and national security challenges for the U.S. and its allies, according to a report released Tuesday by the Center for Strategic and …

China’s warships are turning up in unexpected places and alarming US allies. Is this the new normal?
3 weeks, 3 days ago

China’s warships are turning up in unexpected places and alarming US allies. Is this the new normal?

CNN  

Brisbane, Australia/Hong Kong CNN — Chinese warships have been circumnavigating Australia’s coastline for more than three weeks, passing within 200 miles of Sydney, and staging unprecedented live-fire drills on its doorstep with New Zealand. Trump’s embrace of Russia and his cold shoulder to Europe – driven by a transactional approach that Singapore’s defense minister likened to a “landlord seeking rent” …

Trump puts US allies on notice - power comes first
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump puts US allies on notice - power comes first

Raw Story  

by Shaun TANDON With his flailing of Ukraine's leader, Donald Trump is making clearer than ever that he cares more about power than friends -- a chilling message for America's global network of allies. While Washington's championing of democracy has "rightly been accused of hypocrisy, now there's not even any pretense that the United States is upholding those values," said …

China’s Military Puts Pacific on Notice as U.S. Priorities Shift
1 month ago

China’s Military Puts Pacific on Notice as U.S. Priorities Shift

New York Times  

China has in recent weeks staged military drills off Australia and Vietnam, sending pointed warnings near and far. Three Chinese naval ships, including a cruiser with 112 missile tubes, showed up in the waters near Australia this month, only announcing plans to fire artillery for practice after the exercise had started. The exercises, while relatively brief, highlight that China’s military …

Global implications for the shifting landscape of US foreign policy
1 month ago

Global implications for the shifting landscape of US foreign policy

China Daily  

This file photo taken on Dec 4, 2019 shows a view of the Capitol Hill in Washington DC, the US. The current shift in US foreign policy, marked by a demand for greater "regional responsibility" from its allies, represents a significant recalibration of America's role in the world. However, it also signals a retreat from the US' traditional role as …

Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildup
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildup

CNN  

Seoul, South Korea CNN — China is not ready for war, according to a contentious report from a US think tank, which claims the main motivation for the ruling Communist Party’s expansive push for military modernization is to retain its grip on power – not fight an overseas foe. But a report released last month by the Washington-based RAND Corp. …

On the front foot
2 months ago

On the front foot

China Daily  

Shi Yu/China Daily The growing US anxiety over the rise of China is a key driver of its increased containment efforts. From a strategic perspective, US authorities and strategists have labeled China as "the only competitor with both the intent to reshape the international order and, increasingly, the economic, diplomatic, military and technological power to do it".Regardless of Beijing's claims, …

Pentagon labels more Chinese companies as military in nature
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Pentagon labels more Chinese companies as military in nature

Live Mint  

The Pentagon on Monday added a number of well-known Chinese businesses to a list of companies it identifies as military in nature, including some of the country’s largest internet, battery, science and shipping firms. The additions to the Defense Department’s list of “Chinese military companies" reflects its assessment that China fuses commercial and military technology. Among the new names on …

Composure vital for China amid global uncertainty in 2025
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Composure vital for China amid global uncertainty in 2025

China Daily  

SHI YU/CHINA DAILY Editor's Note: How will the world outlook evolve in 2025? With the world entering a new era of upheaval and change, China actively played the role of a responsible major country, safeguarding its sovereignty, security and development interests while promoting global peace and development. China's goal is not to vie with the US for global hegemony but …

Trump's biggest challenge: Will he confront China, or cut a deal?
3 months ago

Trump's biggest challenge: Will he confront China, or cut a deal?

Salon  

Gaza, Haiti, Iran, Israel, Lebanon, Russia, Syria, Ukraine and Venezuela: President-elect Donald Trump will face no shortage of foreign policy challenges when he assumes office in January. Both Waltz, Trump’s pick as national security adviser, and Sen. Marco Rubio, his choice as secretary of state, have Waltz, for example, introduced the American Critical Mineral Exploration and Innovation Act of 2020, …

Is China rapidly building up its nuclear arsenal for Taiwan invasion?
3 months, 1 week ago

Is China rapidly building up its nuclear arsenal for Taiwan invasion?

Firstpost  

A recent report by Pentagon says Beijing’s military – which it has been working to modernise for several decades – has made recent advances in the past year including the expansion of its nuclear force to possibly invade Taiwan US officials have sounded the alarm bells of a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan after a Pentagon report revealed that Beijing …

Dialogue key to unlocking brighter prospects for development of future Sino-US relations: China Daily editorial
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3 months, 1 week ago

Dialogue key to unlocking brighter prospects for development of future Sino-US relations: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Despite what some would have us believe, the so-called Thucydides Trap is not a historical inevitability. Thus it is all the more important for policymakers of the two countries to strive to manage the differences between the two sides, enhance mutual trust and expand cooperation, so as to find the right way for the world's top two economies to get …

Dialogue key to unlocking brighter prospects for development of future Sino-US relations: China Daily editorial
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

Dialogue key to unlocking brighter prospects for development of future Sino-US relations: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Despite what some would have us believe, the so-called Thucydides Trap is not a historical inevitability. Thus it is all the more important for policymakers of the two countries to strive to manage the differences between the two sides, enhance mutual trust and expand cooperation, so as to find the right way for the world's top two economies to get …

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, Pentagon says
3 months, 1 week ago

China has expanded its nuclear force and strengthened ties to Russia, Pentagon says

LA Times  

An American flag is flown outside the Great Hall of the People in Beijing in 2017. China is expanding its nuclear force, has increased military pressure against Taiwan and has strengthened its ties with Russia over the past year, according to a Pentagon report Wednesday that details actions accelerating key areas of conflict with the United States. The Pentagon’s national …

A war-drum rhapsody: Washington’s dreams of industrial revival
3 months, 3 weeks ago

A war-drum rhapsody: Washington’s dreams of industrial revival

China Daily  

Illustration: Liu Rui/GT Recently, a perspective has emerged in the US suggesting that a "full-scale war" with China would quickly deplete munitions stockpiles, highlighting the necessity to strengthen America's industrial base and increase munitions production capacity to address this "challenge." Some politicians call for industrial mobilization to prepare for a "future war," even framing China's efficient defense industry as a …

US will run out of missiles in war with China, lose the conflict, warns Congressional wargame
3 months, 3 weeks ago

US will run out of missiles in war with China, lose the conflict, warns Congressional wargame

Firstpost  

Congress members and private experts have flagged that the United States would run out of weapons in case of a full-scale armed conflict with China A missile is launched from a United States military HIMARS system during joint military drills at a firing range in northern Australia as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre on July 22, 2023. In the House …

China-US military should serve for stability between both nations
4 months ago

China-US military should serve for stability between both nations

China Daily  

China-US military ties should serve as a cornerstone for stability in the bilateral ties between both nations, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman said on Thursday. Wu Qian, the ministry spokesman, made the comments to share China's views on the future China-US military relationship after the two heads of state met in Lima, Peru this month. Wu said that despite all …

The US is losing the ability to deter war with China
4 months ago

The US is losing the ability to deter war with China

Live Mint  

America is rapidly losing the ability to deter China in the Taiwan Strait and elsewhere due to a weak defense industrial base. The goal was to understand how the U.S. defense industrial base would perform in a protracted war with China and to assess the implications for deterrence. Both sides suffered heavy losses, but the U.S. defense industrial base was …

Rebuilding Trust: The Path to Navigating Sino-US Relations
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Rebuilding Trust: The Path to Navigating Sino-US Relations

China Daily  

The article emphasizes the crucial need for fostering non-confrontational and manageable competition between China and the US. It argues that achieving this requires acknowledging the possibility of a less aggressive approach that aligns with both countries' security and interests. The article highlights the US's military advantage as a key factor in shaping the relationship, and suggests that the US should …

The US Risks Irrelevance in Asia
4 months, 3 weeks ago

The US Risks Irrelevance in Asia

The Diplomat  

U.S. President Joe Biden was once again absent from the annual Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit, which concluded on October 11 in Vientiane, Laos. While Beijing continues to chip away at Washington’s lead, the index found that “China’s power is plateauing,” rather than surpassing that of the United States. New data from the Lowy Institute indicated that over the …

The Long Game: Understanding US and China’s Theories of Victory
5 months, 1 week ago

The Long Game: Understanding US and China’s Theories of Victory

The Diplomat  

The strategic competition between the United States and China has become the defining geopolitical challenge of the current era. For instance, during the Cold War, the United States’ theory of victory centered on containment and outlasting the Soviet system, adapting over time from the Truman Doctrine to détente and finally to Reagan’s strategy of “peace through strength.” Competing Visions: U.S. …

'De-risking' efforts and exercise in futility: China Daily editorial
6 months, 3 weeks ago

'De-risking' efforts and exercise in futility: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. By leveraging closer economic ties with India and encouraging greater collaboration between the two sides in areas such as information technology, space exploration and renewable energy, the Biden administration hopes to hold back China's development by reducing its leadership advantages and, by positioning India as an …

After talks, it's time to take more important steps
6 months, 3 weeks ago

After talks, it's time to take more important steps

China Daily  

Whenever officials from China and the United States meet, world leaders take note. As the US presidential election occurs in roughly two months and as President Biden is not seeking re-election, it is incumbent on him to advance US-Chinese relations before either former president Donald Trump or Vice-President Kamala Harris enters the Oval Office in January 2025. Indeed, words matter, …

Beijing raises concerns over US considering China as a nuclear threat
7 months, 1 week ago

Beijing raises concerns over US considering China as a nuclear threat

China Daily  

The Pentagon is seen from Air Force One as it flies over Washington, US, March 2, 2022. Beijing raised serious concerns after Washington reportedly approved a secret nuclear strategy refocusing on the so-called China threat, saying the United States is, in fact, the biggest creator of strategic risks of the global nuclear threat. The US has, in recent years, continuously …

Japan should think twice about taking point position in containment of China: China Daily editorial
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Japan should think twice about taking point position in containment of China: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

In a revealing interview with Bloomberg while attending the gathering of the Aspen Economic Strategy Group, the United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel made it clear that the US is looking to its Asia-Pacific ally to take point in the efforts to get China's neighbors to participate in the US strategy to contain China. Exposing the callousness with which …

China slams NATO’s ‘provocations, lies, smears’ over its Russia ties
8 months, 2 weeks ago

China slams NATO’s ‘provocations, lies, smears’ over its Russia ties

Al Jazeera  

NATO accuses China of playing a key role in Russia’s war in Ukraine and expresses concern over its nuclear and space capabilities. China has warned NATO against “provoking confrontation” over its ties with Russia after the Western military alliance accused Beijing of being a “decisive enabler” of Moscow’s war against Ukraine. A spokesperson for Beijing’s mission to the European Union …

NATO allies call China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine
8 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO allies call China a ‘decisive enabler’ of Russia’s war in Ukraine

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In their most serious rebuke against Beijing, NATO allies on Wednesday called China a “decisive enabler” of Russia’s war against Ukraine and expressed concerns over Beijing’s nuclear arsenal and its capabilities in space. In the communiqué, NATO member countries said China has become a war enabler through its “no-limits partnership” with Russia and its large-scale support for Russia’s …

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership
8 months, 3 weeks ago

To counter China, NATO and its Asian partners are moving closer under US leadership

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — In the third year of the war in Ukraine, NATO is set to deepen relations with its four Indo-Pacific partners, which, although not part of the military alliance, are gaining prominence as Russia and China forge closer ties to counter the United States and the two Koreas support opposing sides of the conflict in Europe. “That’s part of …

Opinion: Europe and NATO can’t help the U.S. counter China. Here’s why
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Opinion: Europe and NATO can’t help the U.S. counter China. Here’s why

LA Times  

At a recent news conference, U.S. Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken stood shoulder to shoulder with NATO’s secretary general to deliver a sweeping vision. He paraphrased Prime Minister Fumio Kishida of Japan: “What’s happening in Ukraine today may well be happening in East Asia tomorrow.” The subtext was unmistakable: The United States expects Europe to join its campaign to …

US and NATO deliberately bark up the wrong tree to justify their aggressive posture in Asia: China Daily editorial
9 months, 1 week ago

US and NATO deliberately bark up the wrong tree to justify their aggressive posture in Asia: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The flag of NATO. The joint news conference given by NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Tuesday in Washington served to show the extent to which the outgoing head of the transatlantic security alliance has been in the US pocket over the past 10 years and the lengths the two parties are willing …

Pentagon's despicable act drags US to new low: China Daily editorial
9 months, 1 week ago

Pentagon's despicable act drags US to new low: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

The US Capitol building is seen in Washington, DC, on Nov 8,2022. The particular campaign identified by Reuters was apparently intended to counter what the US perceived as China's growing influence in the Philippines, a nation hit especially hard by the deadly virus, through phony internet accounts meant to impersonate Filipinos. The Pentagon tailored the campaign to local audiences across …

China’s defense chief turns down temperature on tensions with US
9 months, 4 weeks ago

China’s defense chief turns down temperature on tensions with US

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE—China’s defense minister sought to assuage fears of confrontation between the Chinese and American militaries a day after the U.S. defense chief did the same, part of an effort to manage tensions between the two global powers in a turbulent environment. Dong’s speech came the day after U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin told the dialogue that Washington doesn’t seek a …

Chinese defense minister accuses US of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Chinese defense minister accuses US of causing friction with its support for Taiwan and Philippines

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — China’s defense minister on Sunday acknowledged the importance of newly renewed military-to-military communications with the United States as tensions escalate in the Asia-Pacific, while at the same time accusing Washington of causing the friction with its support for Taiwan and the Philippines. “We will not allow anyone to bring geopolitical conflicts or any war, whether hot or cold, …

Pentagon chief says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Pentagon chief says war with China neither imminent nor unavoidable

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE—Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that a war with China is neither imminent nor unavoidable, striking a nonconfrontational tone a day after his first face-to-face meeting with his Chinese counterpart. A U.S. official said it was “clear and candid," while a spokesman for China’s Defense Ministry described the talks as “positive." The defense secretary said that, even as the U.S. …

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Bid for dominance over Asia Pacific tests US, China attempt at detente

Al Jazeera  

US defence chief Lloyd Austin hails a ‘new era of security’ in the Asia Pacific, drawing a strong pushback from a senior Chinese official. Defence chief Lloyd Austin has praised a “new era of security” in the Asia Pacific as he underscored that the region remained a major strategic priority for the United States, drawing a quick pushback from a …

Top US and Chinese defense officials seek to restore communications as tensions rise in Indo-Pacific
9 months, 4 weeks ago

Top US and Chinese defense officials seek to restore communications as tensions rise in Indo-Pacific

Associated Press  

SINGAPORE — U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin met with his Chinese counterpart for more than an hour Friday, as the two countries seek to repair lines of communications between their militaries that could be critical as tensions continue to rise between the two in the Indo-Pacific region. “He underscored the importance of respect for high seas freedom of navigation guaranteed …

Competition and conflict: On the U.S.-China relationship
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Competition and conflict: On the U.S.-China relationship

The Hindu  

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s marathon talks with top officials in China, which includes President Xi Jinping, have underscored the desire of the two countries to stabilise their relationship and the resultant challenges. Mr. Blinken stressed that the U.S. would make sure that the competition between the world’s two largest economies “doesn’t veer into conflict”. China also attacked the …

Military exchanges conducive to risk reduction: China Daily editorial
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Military exchanges conducive to risk reduction: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

According to a Chinese Defense Ministry readout on Saturday, a China-US Military Maritime Consultative Agreement Working Group meeting was held in Hawaii from Wednesday to Thursday with the aim of promoting the healthy, stable and sustainable development of military ties between the two nations. Given that the previous such meeting took place in December 2021 via a video link, the …

Security alliance threatens stability: China Daily editorial
1 year ago

Security alliance threatens stability: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Fumio Kishida, Japan's prime minister, speaks during a news conference at the prime minister's official residence in Tokyo, Japan on Nov 2, 2023. According to reports, US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will announce plans to restructure the US military command in Japan to strengthen operational planning and military drills between the two nations. It wants …

US and Japan to strengthen military ties as they eye China
1 year ago

US and Japan to strengthen military ties as they eye China

Al Jazeera  

Reports suggest US operations in East Asia are set to be seriously upgraded. US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will unveil a plan in April to restructure the US military command’s East Asia command structure, the Reuters news agency reports. “My understanding is that nothing has been decided regarding the American side’s structure, including strengthening the …

Ugly role of US thrown into stark relief: China Daily editorial
1 year ago

Ugly role of US thrown into stark relief: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

A man looks at a crater formed by recent shelling in the course of Russia-Ukraine conflict near a restaurant building in Donetsk, Feb 25, 2024. With the majority of the world pinning high hopes on Special Representative of the Chinese Government on Eurasian Affairs Li Hui taking advantage of his visit to Moscow to effectively de-escalate the tensions in the …

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?
1 year ago

Is the United States overestimating China’s power?

New Indian Express  

Dan Murphy, Harvard Kennedy School Which country is the greatest threat to the United States? Half of all Americans responding to a mid-2023 survey from the Pew Research Center cited China as the biggest risk to the US, with Russia trailing in second with 17%. In 2020, John Ratcliffe, director of national intelligence under President Donald Trump, wrote that Beijing …

Washington's overreaction in Pacific is telling: China Daily editorial
1 year, 1 month ago

Washington's overreaction in Pacific is telling: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Reports that up to a dozen Chinese police officers are working in the remote atoll nation of Kiribati have again touched a nerve of the China hawks in Washington, obsessed as they are with their zero-sum game and geopolitical rivalry. A US State Department spokesperson warned the Pacific island country on Monday that it should not "import security forces from …

US would step onto right side of history by acting in conformity with San Francisco vision: China Daily editorial
1 year, 1 month ago

US would step onto right side of history by acting in conformity with San Francisco vision: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. Foreign Minister Wang Yi's meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Friday on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference was the latest in the series of efforts by the two countries to inject stability and positive energy into their ties. In contrast to …

Confrontation the result of competition taken to excess at expense of cooperation: China Daily editorial
1 year, 1 month ago

Confrontation the result of competition taken to excess at expense of cooperation: China Daily editorial

China Daily  

Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. Underlining the idea that constructive engagement with China is in the national interest of the US, he reiterated the White House's commitment to the "3C framework" for the US' China policy — "collaborate, compete, confront". It is finalizing a new decree aimed at excluding Chinese users …

Washington’s Lopsided Approach to Competition With China
1 year, 2 months ago

Washington’s Lopsided Approach to Competition With China

The Diplomat  

Ahead of the U.S. presidential elections later this year, the political divide within Washington seems to be growing ever wider. The latest defense policy bill has led to greater confidence among U.S. allies and partners in the region about U.S. military commitment to the Indo-Pacific that goes beyond mere rhetoric. The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, which had been launched the previous …

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