Expert: Exercise Keen Sword reveals America's extreme anxiety

The largest-scale annual exercise Keen Sword between the US military and Japan Self-defense Forces (JSDF) has just wrapped up. Starting from November 10, the two sides have in total dispatched 36,000 troops and about 30 ships and 370 aircraft to participate in the exercise, held at a number of bases of America's Japan-stationed troops and JSDF as well as in the waters and airspace around Japan.

Strategic communication between defense ministers pushes China-US military ties back on track

Chinese State Councilor and Defense Minister General Wei Fenghe, who was attending the 9th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) in Cambodia, held talks with US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin on November 22, 2022.

Cartoon| Taiwan‘s arms-purchase won’t change its fate of being abandoned by America

US hegemonistic actions come under fire

Because of America's recent measures of pushing its "America first" policy in total disregard of its allies' interests, some of its allies have stopped blindly following the Big Brother, even gone so far as to publicly stand against it, while many other countries pronouncedly condemn US hegemonism and piratical actions.

Military diplomacy with Chinese characteristics contributes to Global Security Initiative

The world has entered a new period of turbulence and changes. China is ready to work with all parties to firmly uphold the international system with the United Nations at its core, promote the implementation of the GSI, and play a constructive role in safeguarding world peace and regional stability.

US-Philippines defense cooperation intensified?

America's plan to build five new military sites in the country is a sign of the warming-up of bilateral military ties, which, though likely to encounter obstacles in implementation, will nevertheless further deepen the alliance and make a major difference in the regional security situation.

NATO drill with five aircraft carriers displays hypocrisy rather than unity in the alliance

"NATO navies are holding maneuvers in the Atlantic and the Mediterranean Sea throughout November, bringing together five aircraft carriers, numerous warships and thousands of sailors," the NATO official website reported on Friday. Although the scale sounds intimidating, the drill, with "five of the most powerful warships in the alliance," is filled with participants' different calculations.

Deepened US-UK-Australia military cooperation questioned

Despite the universal criticism of the US, the UK and Australia's consistently intensified cooperation through the AUKUS alliance, the three countries have recently held another joint exercise to try their new tactics and new equipment and improve weapon and equipment interoperability by signing a weapon purchase agreement.

South China Sea, a sea of peace, friendship and cooperation between China and ASEAN

In recent years, competition among major powers has intensified and geopolitics has resurfaced, causing unnecessary disturbance to the stability of the South China Sea. However, thanks to the joint efforts of China and ASEAN, the situation in the South China Sea has continued to maintain stable.

In-depth report on US unilateral sanctions in cyberspace

The abuse of unilateral sanctions in cyberspace is but a tip of the iceberg where the US manipulates cyber hegemony. For a long time, as a "hacker empire" and "big secret stealer" widely recognized, the US, relying on its absolute advantage in the Internet field, has implemented indiscriminate network control and secret stealing around the world to seek political, military, diplomatic and commercial interests.

Pushing China-US relations back to track of healthy, stable development

It is expected that the China-US summit will turn out to be a new starting point for controlling and stabilizing the bilateral relations, while the two sides maintain dialogue and communications to manage conflicts and differences, promote exchanges and cooperation, add positive energy to and install safety valves for the relationship, and inject stability and certainty into a volatile and changing world in accordance with the priorities set by the two heads of state.

US big defense and Australia's nuclear crossroads

In late October, Australia dropped its opposition to a landmark treaty banning nuclear weapons in a vote at the United Nations. The shift in its voting position to "abstain" after five years of "no" is significant. The Treaty on the Prohibition of Nuclear Weapons (TPNW) prohibits the development, testing, stockpiling, use and threats regarding the use of nuclear weapons. The change comes as the US is planning to deploy nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the country, where the weapons will be positioned close enough to strike China.

International fleet review in Japan exposes lack of appeal

The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force recently held the international fleet review in the waters of Sagami Bay, Kanagawa Prefecture, which is the first time that Japan held such event since 2002. Eighteen ships from 12 countries, including the US, Canada, Australia, India, and the ROK, as well as a total of six military aircraft from France and the US participated in the review, however, the naval ships of European countries were collectively absent.

US nuclear strategy seriously threatens global security

The 2022 Nuclear Posture Review recently released by the US Department of Defense has continued the world's only superpower's Cold War mentality and hegemonism by hyping major country competition and bloc confrontation and taking nuclear deterrence as a tool of geopolitical struggle. The international community feels much concerned that America's nuclear strategy will exert destructive impacts on the global strategic security environment.

Japan joins NATO Cyber Defense Center not just for cybersecurity

Judging by Japan's current technological level – either the research and development of chips or the manufacturing of computer hardware or its own cyber capacity, it is more than able to defend its cybersecurity independently. Under such circumstances, its eagerness to join NATO's cyber cooperative and defense system is just telling everything.

Japan's offensive combat capability building brings more unstable factors to regional security situation

Japan has continued to strengthen the building of offensive combat capabilities through internal military construction and foreign military cooperation recently. Analysts believe that Japan's moves will bring more instability and uncertainties to the regional security situation.

Equipping US submarines with UUVs not smart move

The deployment of immature UUV by the US Navy to the Pacific Fleet and the Asia-Pacific region will threaten the military security of other relevant countries and force them to take countermeasures, and it will also lead to security accidents due to unreliable equipment.

Japan advances military cooperation with US

Japan has consistently intensified its military interactions with the US. Analysts said Japan’s accelerated military buildup and deepening of military cooperation with the US fully expose its intention of military expansion, which may exert serious negative effects on regional security.

Cao Weidong: Airshow China, dazzling name brand of China

Since its inception in 1996, Airshow China has gone through 26 years. It has become a grand aviation gathering for relevant industrial giants across the world and has grown to be a dazzling name brand of China.

Poland's initiative to nuclear sharing raises concerns

Putting one's own security on the nuclear threat is an extremely irresponsible act for the global strategic balance and the common security of mankind, and it will undoubtedly bring huge risks. For this reason, many people in Poland are opposed to it, calling on Poland to refuse the deployment of US nuclear weapons and not to open the door to nuclear weapons.

US nuclear arsenal upgrade scourges Europe, world

A nuclear war must not be fought. No one will come out of it a winner. America’s obsession with upgrading its nuclear arsenal will bring nothing but disaster to Europe and the world in general.

Pushed to extremes: Domestic terrorism sweeps the U.S.

What we see in America is to militarize action of the police force. Now the defense industries are highly involved in supplying arms, supplying equipment. So the American Military-Industrial Complex does benefit from increased fears of terrorism domestically within the United States because this presents another market for them to be able to sell into.

NATO's Steadfast Noon nuclear deterrence exercise brings nothing but danger

If the US used them in a war, Russia and the US were likely to use nuclear weapons with more destructive power, which might escalate to strategic nuclear weapons if the situation kept heating up, till eventually a nuclear war broke out. Escalation would be inevitable if Pandora's box was opened.

Intensified Australia-US alliance may open Pandora's box

Australian media recently reported that the US is planning to upgrade an air force base in northern Australia to station six B-52 strategic bombers, a move analysts said will take a toll on the geopolitical and international security situation in surrounding areas.

US upgrade of European nuclear arsenal heightens nuclear risks

By storing nuclear weapons in Europe, the US aims to consolidate NATO's central role in European defense affairs and consequently maintain its own discourse power and influence over Europe's defense policy. Washington believes a NATO unarmed with nuclear weapons would seriously undermine its authority and ability to give orders around the world. That will not only destabilize its domination within NATO but also damage its interests worldwide.

East Asia no arena for geopolitical contest

NATO has constantly strengthened ties with Asia-Pacific countries. What is it really up to? East Asia is one of the most peaceful and stable regions in the world and a promising land for cooperation and development, not an arena for geopolitical contest.

Japan's secretive move to break away from military restrictions

Although joining the cyber defense center doesn't mean Japan's accession to NATO, the move nevertheless released messages that consisted with Tokyo's persistent pursuit for relaxation of the military restrictions on it.

US deployment of strategic bombers in Australia will jeopardize regional peace

Deploying B-52 strategic bombers in northern Australia will increase the risk of nuclear proliferation, release a dangerous signal, and exacerbate regional tension. Australia’s neighboring countries feeling threatened are sure to take commensurate military countermeasures, which will expose regional peace and stability to a grave risk of damage.

A strong military key to maintaining world peace

In face of the changes unseen in a century, to realize the Chinese Dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation, it is imperative that China gives due priorities to comprehensive national development, with national security as a key component, as it charts out plans for strengthening national defense and armed forces.

US Missile Defense Review report, a hackneyed tune

The US Department of Defense released the unclassified version of 2022 Missile Defense Review report on October 27.Analysts generally believed the latest report is just harping on the same string compared with previous ones and it doesn’t have a clear execution plan.

Six alarming takeaways from US’ three defense reports

The US recently released an unclassified version of its 2022 National Defense Strategy (NDS) report along with the Nuclear Posture Review and Missile Defense Review, which give a glimpse of the future trend of its defense and military development, with six points worth special and close attention.

US should repair military relations to build trust

The US' 2022 National Security Strategy, issued on Oct 12, identifies China as the United States' "most consequential geopolitical challenge" and "the only competitor with… the intent to reshape the international order", and prioritizes "out-competing China and constraining Russia" as its goal. Increasing anxiety and a sense of crisis have driven the US to woo its allies in the Asia-Pacific region to strengthen its alliances in order to check China's rise, which has dealt a big blow to China-US military trust.

Japan, Australia sign new declaration to be America's pawn

Prime Minister Kishida Fumio of Japan and Prime Minister Anthony Albanese of Australia held talks and signed off on a revised Joint Declaration on Security Cooperation (JDSC) on October 22 in Perth, Australia. This is the first time in 15 years that the two countries have signed a defense cooperation document after the then-Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and then-Australian Prime Minister John Howard signed a JDSC in 2007.

Three defense reports at a time – what's the message from US?

Chinese foreign ministry refuted the three newly released reports, especially the Nuclear Posture Review. Its spokesperson Wang Wenbin said what's behind the US policy is its hegemonic logic of seeking absolute military superiority.

U.S. nuclear bombers bomb Australia's own interest

As the world faces high inflation, an energy crisis, an unceasing pandemic and the continuously surging hyper-nationalism, Australia wouldn't want its own interest to be a casualty or a collateral damage in America's struggle for power.

US to make Australia frontline military base by deploying B-52 bombers

Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on October 31 that the US plans to deploy six B-52 bombers capable of nuclear strikes in north Australia, which military experts said would turn Australia into America's frontline military base and threaten its security by tying itself, which could have been far away from the flames of war, onto the chariot of major-country competition.

Europe accelerates air defense integration process

European countries have recently accelerated the process of air defense integration under the pretext of regional security threats, according to foreign media reports. While accelerating the process of European defense autonomy, the relevant situation will also have a significant impact on the geopolitical security pattern.

Mengtian carries humankind's dream of space

A Long March-5B Y4 carrier rocket blasted off from a launchpad at the Wenchang spaceport in South China's Hainan province on Monday carrying a second lab module for China's space station. When in place, the Mengtian lab module will complete the space station's basic T-shaped structure, which means that the space station will be able to perform all its designated functions.

China's six-point proposals can help solve global issues

We already live in hard times and see many tensions. In fact, these tensions are related to blocs and political groups confronting each other. What we need are consultations, dialogue, to work together towards better future and cooperate to ensure that everyone wins. Confrontations will lead only to conflicts and wars, new crises, and human suffering. No one can win such confrontation and we do not need it.

CPC offers vital lessons for other developing nations

Among the biggest achievements of the Party is the eradication of absolute poverty, by lifting about 100 million people, especially rural residents, out of extreme poverty in a decade. Led by the Party, China has perfected a political system that can help people meet their needs for a better life, taken measures to ensure the rule of law, and built a sustainable economy.