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
U.K.’s ‘Golden Era’ With China Over. What About Relations With Taiwan?
Ahead of the U.K. government’s latest attempt to re-assess its relationship with China in a strategic review, and in the context of Prime Minister
Loans, Not Grants, for Military Aid a Sign Taiwan Is Not a Priority for Biden
U.S. lawmakers now stipulate that the $2 billion per year allocated to Taiwan for military purchases over the next five years will be given as loans.
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
What Did It Feel Like When Taiwan Broke Out of Authoritarian Restrictions?
The latest exhibition at The Taipei Fine Arts Museum (TFAM) will be of interest to anyone interested in Taiwan’s relationship with authoritarianism.
Japan Prepares for ‘World War Taiwan’
Situated next to China, North Korea and Russia, Japan will be right in the middle of a conflict sparked by any Chinese attempt to invade Taiwan. Such
The Challenges Facing America’s Next-Gen Subs
If China decides to invade Taiwan, the torpedoes and cruise missiles of the U.S. Navy’s invisible attack submarines will represent the Pentagon’s most
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