SECDEF Carter: China Still Invited to RIMPAC 2016 Despite South China Sea Tension
The United States has not revoked its invitation to China to participate in this year’s Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC)…
Document: Report to Congress on the Chinese Military
The following is the March 24, 2016 Congressional Research Service report, The Chinese Military: Overview and Issues for Congress.…
Taiwan Navy Emphasizing Domestic Shipbuilding Program in Ongoing Maritime Restructure
The Taiwan Navy (ROCN) announced a major overhaul plan that includes indigenous production of four 10,000-ton destroyers and 10-15 frigates…
Document: Japanese Analysis of Chinese Strategic, Military Trends
The following is the 2016 Japanese analysis of strategic and military trends in China from the National Institute of Defense…
U.S. Intelligence Assessment Disputes Chinese Claims of Limited Militarization, Ceased Land Reclamation in South China Sea
A recently revealed U.S. assessment of Chinese military capability on holdings in the South China Sea runs counter to a narrative from…
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Defends South China Sea Anti-Air Missile Deployment, PACOM CO Harris Expresses Concern
China’s foreign minster Wang Yi defended the People’s Liberation Army deployment of 32 anti-air missiles to a disputed South China…
China Upset Over ‘Unprofessional’ U.S. South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Operation
Chinese officials issued several condemnations of the latest U.S. freedom of navigation operation in the South China Sea in which…
U.S. Destroyer Challenges More Chinese South China Sea Claims in New Freedom of Navigation Operation
An American guided missile destroyer conducted a freedom of navigation operation within 12 nautical miles of a disputed island claimed…
PACOM CO Harris: More U.S. South China Sea Freedom of Navigation Missions Are Coming
Calling freedom of navigation “a matter of fundamental principle” to the United States, the top military officer in the Pacific…
China on ‘High Alert’ to Prevent Japan from Entering South China Sea Disputes
Chinese officials claim to be on “ high alert against Japan’s attempt to poke its nose in the issue of…