The Mitsubishi A6M — nicknamed the “Zero” — surprised the U.S. when its pilots first went up against it in the skies above Pearl Harbor and the
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Is China the Reason We Don’t Have Flying Cars?
Let’s be honest: To an outsider, the catalog of U.S. criticism of China’s economic methodology can come across as sour grapes. The U.S. is the world’s
The H-6K, China’s Mini B-52
Like the U.S.’ B-52, the H-6K is based on a 1950s design that had been refitted with modern electronics so it can launch sophisticated guided missiles
How the U.S. Used to See China Versus How It Does Now, via Anthony Bourdain
In recent months, markers of U.S. suspicion toward China have begun to feel routine. For instance: A World Trade Organization panel has just ruled
Seven Chinese Snooker Players Suspended, Risks Tainting Chinese Success Story
One of China’s soft power success stories of the past decade has taken a hit in recent days, with seven Chinese snooker players being suspended by the
Russia Wants ‘Friendship,’ China Just Wants to Be ‘Friendly’
Since the Russian invasion of Ukraine, China’s reaction in response to the Russian aggression has been fiercely debated in the Western media. The
Japan to Build A.I. Stealth Fighter With U.K.
Japan will merge its F-X program with the U.K. and Italy’s Tempest program to jointly develop a sixth-generation fighter. The new jet would carry a
The Underrated Potential of ‘Pre-Censorship’ in Countries Outside China
In recent months, the ability of Chinese government censorship to spread beyond China’s borders has made headlines through its effects on Hollywood
China’s New A.I. Stealth ‘Wingman’ Drone — Is It Just ‘Vaporware’?
Just like Boeing’s MQ-28 Ghost Bat, China’s new FH-97A unmanned stealth jet is designed to fly with manned stealth jets and help them to strike and
China Could Face a Catastrophic COVID Surge as It Lifts Restrictions — Here’s How It Might Play Out
China is the only major country which, until now, has continued to enforce a zero-COVID strategy. Other countries, including Australia, New Zealand
Drone Carriers — Why Turkey and the U.S. Want Them
Turkey has been building up an impressive range of combat drones over the past few years. The Turkish Bayraktar TB2 aerial drone is the most famous of
Why Chinese Economic Growth May Never Recover From Zero-COVID
Many countries have had to navigate the balancing act of keeping the economy alive versus protecting citizens from COVID in recent years. In China,