Asia
China’s Fusion Reactor Outpaces European ITER Project in Race for Commercial Viability
Beijing’s EAST tokamak aims to demonstrate electricity generation by 2030, four to six years ahead of the French-led international consortium – a potential inflection point in energy technology…
Pakistani Military Spokesman Signals De-escalation Efforts Amid Regional Tensions
A Pakistani military commander recently contacted Iranian officials to prevent tensions from spiraling, marking a rare diplomatic overture in a region where military incidents have historically triggered rapid…
Taiwan’s Maritime Patrol Vessels Conduct Testing in Taipei Port
The video appears to be footage rather than a news broadcast or interview, showcasing a series of fast-moving motorboats and speedboats traveling across calm waters. The main subject…
Taiwan Coast Guard Deploys First Unmanned MARTAC T-24 Vessel in Harbor Tests
Taiwan’s integration of American-made autonomous boats with aerial drones signals a shift toward layered maritime surveillance – but questions remain about whether unmanned systems can offset China’s numerical…
Pentagon Sets April 2027 Deadline for Taiwan Defense Readiness as China Accelerates Military Preparations
U.S. military planners have identified a specific operational window for a potential Chinese amphibious assault on Taiwan – but American officials say an invasion before 2028 remains unlikely.
China Signals Openness to Equal-Footing Trade Talks with EU Amid Rising Tensions
Beijing’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs calls for dialogue as economic disputes deepen, marking a strategic pivot in how the world’s second-largest economy frames its Western trade relationships.
Australia Pivots Toward Israel and UAE as Iran Emerges as Indo-Pacific Threat
A new Australian Strategic Policy Institute analysis argues Canberra must deepen ties with Middle Eastern partners to counter Tehran’s maritime aggression – marking a significant expansion of Australia’s…
October 7 Exposed China’s True Stance Toward Israel, Israeli Commentator Argues
An opinion piece by a Chinese affairs analyst challenges Israel’s years-long assumption that Beijing separates economic interests from political hostility – and suggests that assumption may have been…
- By Aria P. Ives
China Halves Iranian Oil Imports, Pivots to Iraqi and Qatari Supplies
Beijing’s sudden shift away from Tehran’s crude signals deepening cracks in the Iran-China relationship and reshapes energy flows across the Gulf.
China Cuts Iranian Oil Imports by Half, Pivots to Iraqi and Qatari Supplies
Chinese refineries have purchased 12-20 million barrels from Iraq and Qatar in recent months as Iranian crude deliveries plummet to their lowest level in three years – signaling…