Richard Saunders, Kaohsiung One of China’s leading tech companies, Wuhan Guide Infrared, has successfully tested a novel rifle-wielding unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), reporting unprecedented accuracy. In recent years, Chinese companies have been at the forefront of drone development, with many civilian models widely represented on the global market. According to the December issue of the…
Francis Tuschek Chinese President Xi Jinping, who has repeatedly stated that reunification with Taiwan is “inevitable,” reiterated the notion in his address to the nation on New Year’s Eve, touting an unbreakable “bond of blood and kinship.” Taiwan has been ruled by Chinese nationalist forces as the Republic of China ever since they retreated to…
Francis Tuschek, Washington The US ban on imports of new foreign drones discriminates against Chinese companies and should be lifted, Beijing has said. Shenzhen-based UAV manufacturer DJI, the largest in the world, currently sells more than half of all commercial drones operated in the US. On Monday, the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) forbade imports…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…