South China Sea

Sanae Takaichi’s leadership faces early test as China challenges Japan’s new direction

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected Sanae Takaichi as its first woman president earlier this month. Many expected her to become Japan’s first...

Kawasaki and Taurus explore joint work on advanced cruise missile propulsion technology

Japan’s Kawasaki Heavy Industries and Germany’s Taurus Systems GmbH are holding early discussions about working together on advanced missile engines. Several reports suggest that...

Taiwan unveils ‘T-Dome’ air defense shield — President Lai vows to counter China’s growing military threat

President Lai Ching-te announced on Friday, October 10, 2025, that Taiwan will strengthen its defense capabilities with a new...

John Noh tells Senate panel Taiwan should treat China threat seriously — supports Trump’s 10% defense plan

A senior nominee for the Pentagon’s top position overseeing the Indo-Pacific region has made a strong statement supporting former...

South Korea to Get U.S. AGM-65G2 Maverick Missiles — Precision Firepower to Deter Regional Threats

The United States government has authorized the possible sale of new AGM-65 Maverick tactical missiles to the Republic of...

LDP elects Sanae Takaichi as first female leader in Japan marking major shift in party history

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, a decision many view as historic....

Japan’s giant warship heads to US for deadly Tomahawk missile upgrade

Japan is taking a major step to strengthen its defense amid growing regional tensions. A Japanese guided-missile destroyer, the...

Taiwan jails ex-presidential aide for espionage as Beijing-linked intelligence scandal rocks diplomacy

Taiwan has convicted a former presidential aide and three other men for spying for China, handing out jail sentences...