Overall 23 sorties of PLA aircraft in various types (including J-10, H-6K, KJ-500, etc.) were detected from 1040hr today. 17 out of 23 sorties crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the northern, central and southwestern ADIZ
US allows China to purchase Venezuelan oil but not at 'undercut' prices of Maduro days-official
The US and China have signed off on a deal to sell TikTok’s US business to a consortium of mostly US investors led by Oracle and Silver Lake, capping off a yearslong battle between the social media app and the two superpowers.
China's Foreign Ministry denounces the EU's Cybersecurity Act proposal, saying it "violates fair competition rules" and the EU will pay " costs" if it passes
6 day agoTrump amplifies post that says NATO — not China or Russia — is part of the “real threat” to America
Earthquake of magnitude 5.2 - 38 km SW of Zhaotong, China
Mark Carney: Nearly 2 million Canadians are of Chinese descent, many with family and friends across the Pacific. As we renew this relationship, China has committed to soon allowing Canadians to visit without a visa
1 week agoPM Mark Carney: The Canada-China relationship has been distant and uncertain for nearly a decade. We're changing that, with a new strategic partnership that benefits the people of both our nations
At 0541hrs (UTC+8), a PLA reconnaissance UAV was detected entering Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ and entering airspace near Dongsha (the Pratas Islands). After radio warnings, the UAV departed the area. The ROCArmedForces are monitoring the situation and responding accordingly
Canada agrees to cut its 100% tariff on Chinese EVs in return for lower duties on Canadian farm products, in a break with the U.S
Earthquake of magnitude 5.0 - 282 km S of Dunhuang, China
China says it opposes foreign “interference” in other countries after US President Donald Trump threatened to intervene militarily if Tehran killed protesters
Tramp Venesuela nefti ilə bağlı: Biz iş üçün açığıq. Çin, istər ABŞ-da, istərsə də orada olsun, istədiyi bütün nefti bizdən ala bilər. Rusiya da ehtiyac duyduğu bütün nefti bizdən ala bilər. Çin, Rusiya və bütün digər ölkələr iş görməyə dəvətlidirlər. Biz açıq olacağıq.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 47 km E of Zhaotong, China
Trump told the New York Times: It's up to the Chinese president what his country will do in Taiwan.
CNN mənbələrə istinadən xəbər verir ki, Tramp müttəfiqlərinə və yüksək vəzifəli şəxslərə İran, Rusiya və Çini Qərb yarımkürəsinə buraxmamaq istəyini bildirib.
2 week agoTramp NATO-nu müdafiə xərclərini artırmağa sövq etdiyinə görə tərifi öz üzərinə götürdü və Nobel komitəsini ona Nobel sülh mükafatını vermədiyinə görə tənqid edərkən "mənim iştirakım olmasaydı, Rusiya indi bütün Ukraynaya sahib olardı" deyə iddia etdi. Tramp həmçinin təklif edir ki, "Çin və Rusiyanın qorxduğu və hörmət etdiyi yeganə millət DJT [Donald J. Trump] yenidən qurduğu ABŞ-dır".
Prezident Trampın ABŞ blokadası altında ölkədə ilişib qalmış 50 milyon barelə qədər Venesuela neftinin emalı və satılması planını açıqladıqdan sonra Çin ABŞ-ı Venesuela neft ixracını Vaşinqtona və Pekindən uzaqlaşdırdığına görə sərt şəkildə qınadı.
Çin Xarici İşlər Nazirliyi: Biz Vaşinqtonu Venesuela prezidentinin və həyat yoldaşının təhlükəsizliyini təmin etməyə, onları dərhal azad etməyə və məsələni dialoq yolu ilə həll etməyə çağırırıq.
Earthquake of magnitude 4.7 - 31 km NW of Hualin, China
3 week agoThe U.S. says to China's military exercises near Taiwan "increase tensions unnecessarily." "We urge Beijing to exercise restraint, cease its military pressure against Taiwan, and instead engage in meaningful dialogue," per @StateDept
Reuters, citing the Chinese military: Long-range live-fire drill conducted in waters surrounding northern Taiwan
3 week agoOn Monday, December 29, the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command organized joint exercises around Taiwan Island. The drills, code-named "Justice Mission 2025," spanned five designated zones, forming a coordinated operational posture around the island
4 week agoChina's Coast Guard has released three images as part of its patrol activity around Taiwan during the PLA's joint exercise encircling the island. The images show CCG vessels participating in "law enforcement" patrols around Taiwan and the outlying islands of Wuqiu and Mazu
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We are determined to defend our national sovereignty and any attempt to obstruct the reunification of the country will not succeed.
Chinese Foreign Ministry: We oppose any attempt to divide Somali territory
4 week agoPoster released by Chinese state media ahead of Monday's snap-military drills around the Island of Taiwan, dubbed "Justice Mission 2025," showing satellite imagery of Taiwanese airbases and other military sites with the text: "How could you ever attempt independence"
4 week agoTaiwanese Ministry of Defense: We strongly condemn the PRC's irrational provocations and oppose the PLA's actions that undermine regional peace. Rapid Response Exercises are underway, with forces on high alert to defend the Republic of China and protect our people
4 week agoThe Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army has tonight announced a snap-military exercise in the Taiwan Strait and around the Island of Taiwan, dubbed Exercise “Justice Mission 2025” which will begin later this evening and last until Tuesday, December 30. Elements of the People’s Liberation Army, Navy, Air Force, and Rocket Force will participate in the exercise, which appears to be yet another attempt to simulate a blockade of Taiwan from the north, south, and east, rehearsing the beginning stages of a future invasion of the island by China.
In the event of a possible escalation of the situation in the Taiwan Strait, Russia will support China in protecting national unity and territorial integrity, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov stated.