Link to the article: https://japannews.yomiuri.co.jp/politics/political-series/20260501-325140/ The article discusses how India is working toward self-reliance in its military while strengthening ties with Japan. India has been increasing domestic arms production and using an “all-alignment” strategy, meaning it builds relationships with multiple countries instead of relying on just one. Japan and India have expanded their cooperation through joint military exercises, defense agreements,… Read more »
Link to the article: https://www.msn.com/en-us/politics/government/paraguay-president-to-visit-taiwan-in-may-amid-china-pressure/ar-AA225I3v?ocid=BingNewsSerp The article discusses how Paraguay’s president, Santiago Peña, plans to visit Taiwan in May to strengthen diplomatic and economic ties. Paraguay is one of the few countries that still officially recognizes Taiwan, despite increasing pressure from China to cut those ties. China has been trying to influence Paraguay by reaching out to lawmakers and emphasizing… Read more »
Link to the article: https://iwpr.net/global-voices/philippines-push-back-over-chinas-south-sea-actions The article discusses rising tensions between the Philippines and China over the South China Sea, especially after a violent confrontation on June 17. During a Philippine resupply mission to the Second Thomas Shoal, Chinese coast guard ships allegedly rammed Philippine vessels and even threatened sailors with weapons. China, however, claims that the Philippines acted dangerously… Read more »
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/23/world/asia/taiwan-defense-budget-china-us.html The article discusses Taiwan’s internal political debate over increasing military spending in response to China’s growing power. The ruling government, led by Lai Ching-te, has proposed a $40 billion defense increase, but opposition parties, especially the Kuomintang are divided. Some members, like Lu Shiow yen, support stronger ties with the United States and increased defense, while others, including party… Read more »
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/24/g-s1-114945/kim-vows-to-irreversibly-cement-north-koreas-nuclear-status This article describes how Kim Jong Un used a speech at North Korea’s parliament, the Supreme People’s Assembly, to reaffirm his country’s commitment to nuclear weapons and a hostile stance toward South Korea and the United States. He labeled South Korea the “most hostile” state and declared that North Korea’s nuclear status is “irreversible.” While criticizing U.S. actions globally,… Read more »
https://www.cnn.com/2026/03/19/asia/china-taiwan-invasion-plans-us-intl-hnk The article explains that a new US intelligence report says China knows invading Taiwan would be very difficult and risky, especially if the US gets involved. Although China is still building up its military, it may not be fully ready yet. Earlier warnings from Philip Davidson suggested China could act by 2027, but that timeline is now less certain…. Read more »
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-34729538 The BBC article likely covers recent developments in Taiwan‑China diplomatic and security dynamics, particularly focusing on high‑profile interaction between Taiwanese political figures and Beijing, and the surrounding geopolitical tensions. A major development has been the historic visit of Kuomintang (KMT) chairwoman Cheng Li‑wun to China, framed as a “journey for peace,” marking the first such opposition visit in a… Read more »
https://www.ndtv.com/world-news/chinas-40-day-airspace-closure-sparks-new-aviation-mystery-11316454 The NDTV article explains that China has issued a 40‑day closure of a large portion of its offshore airspace that has puzzled international observers, because no official explanation or military exercise has been announced for the unusually long restriction period. The Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs) cover airspace from March 27 to May 6, and such extended closures typically indicate scheduled… Read more »
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/apr/10/xi-jinping-cheng-li-wu-china-taiwan-meeting-bejing The article reports that Cheng Li‑wun, chairwoman of Taiwan’s main opposition party, the Kuomintang (KMT), has arrived in China on Tuesday for what she calls a “peace” mission, potentially including a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping. This trip, the first by a Taiwanese opposition leader in a decade, takes place amid rising military pressure from Beijing and deep… Read more »
https://www.taipeitimes.com/News/taiwan/archives/2026/04/06/2003855129 The article discusses how China has issued unexplained offshore aviation warning zones and reserved large spaces of airspace for 40 days all while without announcing any military exercises. Such warnings, known as Notice to Air Missions (NOTAMs), typically signal temporary hazards or flight restrictions and are normally tied to drills lasting only a few days. However, Beijing has not… Read more »
