China – Taiwan Security News

China’s Military Modernization Efforts Threatened by Escalating Corruption Crisis

Richard Sanders, Taipei China’s ambitious initiative to enhance its high-tech military capabilities faces significant challenges due to a growing corruption crisis, which raises concerns about the nation’s true military strength. The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently reported that major state-owned defense companies in China experienced the steepest decline among the world’s top arms…

Chinese authorities sound alarm over humanoid robots

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Francis Tuschek, Okinawa China’s humanoid robotics industry risks facing a bubble as a result of the current investment frenzy, the country’s economic planning commission has warned. This is something Taiwan will need to look closely at moving forward, especially with regards to military robots. Speaking to reporters in Beijing on Thursday, a spokesperson for the…

Tensions Escalate Between China and Japan Over Taiwan Remarks

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Francis Tuschek, Tokyo China’s Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, expressed deep concern over comments made by Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi regarding Taiwan, deeming them “shocking” in a statement released on Sunday. This incident marks a significant escalation in diplomatic tensions that have persisted for more than two weeks. Wang, the highest-ranking Chinese official to address…

US and Chinese Militaries Engage in Productive Maritime Security Dialogues in Hawaii

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Martin Haffner, Associate Editor The US and Chinese armed forces conducted “frank and constructive” discussions on maritime security this week, as announced by the Chinese navy on Thursday. This engagement marks a significant step in restoring military communications between the two countries after months of heightened trade tensions. The discussions, held from Tuesday to Thursday…

US and China to reopen military hotlines – Hegseth

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Jake Sanders,Editor The US and China have agreed to reopen top-level military-to-military channels following a recent bilateral meeting of their top brass in Malaysia, according to War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The communications are a key de-escalation mechanism that Beijing cut in 2022 after a formal visit to Taiwan, a self-governed region viewed by Beijing as…

China’s reveals it’s version of US trade talks outcome

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Ed Castro China has agreed to suspend its latest rare earth export controls in exchange for reciprocal US cuts on tariffs and restrictions, the Chinese Commerce Ministry said in a statement published on its website on Thursday. Beijing’s earlier limits on the critical materials remain in place. The agreement followed a face-to-face meeting between Chinese…

China Moves to Cement Its Influence in Latin America

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Francis Tuschek, Quito,Equador In a significant diplomatic move, earlier this month China was admitted as an observer in the Andean Community—comprising Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru—marking a notable expansion of its influence in Latin America. While the gesture may appear symbolic on the surface, analysts see it as a strategic step in China’s broader effort…

Trump Plans to Press Xi on Opioid Crisis at APEC Summit

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Francis Tuschek, Seoul The United States has launched a special initiative called Project Portero to combat fentanyl and other drug trafficking originating from Mexico. This effort underscores the U.S. commitment to addressing the opioid crisis and disrupting the flow of illegal drugs across its borders. Yesterday, Mexico handed over an alleged Chinese fentanyl kingpin, Zhi…

China snubs Germany’s top diplomat – media

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Richard Sanders German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul has been forced to cancel an upcoming trip to China after Beijing reportedly declined to arrange high-level meetings with him, multiple media outlets reported on Friday. Wadephul was scheduled to depart for Beijing on Sunday to discuss China’s export restrictions on rare-earths and semiconductors, as well as the…

China Appoints Veteran Anti-Corruption Leader as Second-Highest Military Official Amid Major Purge

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Jake Sanders, Editor China has appointed Zhang Shengmin, a seasoned veteran known for his anti-corruption efforts within the military, as the country’s second-highest-ranking general. The announcement was made at the conclusion of a four-day meeting of the Central Committee, signaling significant changes within the top echelons of the Chinese military. Zhang, aged 67 and originating…