The commanders of US forces in the Middle East and Africa tell lawmakers that long lead times for military aid have allies buying weapons and weapon systems from China
The pace of China’s accelerating nuclear expansion could enable Beijing to field a stockpile of about 1,500 warheads by 2035. That’s according to the Pentagon’s annual “China Military Power” report to Congress that was released Tuesday. VOA Pentagon correspondent Carla Babb has the details.
In yet another move to flex its muscles in the South China Sea, China has now fully militarised at least three islands by arming them with fighter jets, anti-ship and anti-aircraft missile systems, laser and jamming equipment and other military facilities, warned US Indo-Pacific commander, Admiral John C Aquilino. Speaking about China’s advances, US Indo-Pacific commander Admiral John C Aquilino said that China’s hostile actions are in stark contrast to Xi Jinping’s past assurances that Beijing will not transform these islands into military bases. Emphasising how China has gone ahead to make the largest military buildup since world war 2, John commented China has advanced all their capabilities and their buildup of weaponisation is destabilising to the region. He added […]
Our estimate is, Japan needs at least $91 billion USD in extra spending to get its defense where it needs to be. By the way, China spends at least 10 times more.
chinese hackers broke in the u.s. chamber of commerce computers. correspondent doug mckelway investigates the latest salvo in the ongoing cyber war. it s called one of the most brazen of state sponsored cyber intrusion, lasting over a year before it was uncovered to the f.b.i. and traced to china in 2010. the sophisticated hacking of the computer system involved more than 300 websites and several so-called back doors to allow backers to easy access to sensitive information, including that of the chambers 3 million members. the chinese government in washington calling the allegation lacks proof and evidence. and is irresponsible. when china says it does not condone hacking or hacking is illegal, is lying through the teeth. rick fisher, expert in china military buildup says the hacking of the u.s. chamber of commerce may provide key intelligence for the china economic war with