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Chinese Warship Drill Prompts Call for Australia to Build Its Own ‘Iron Dome’ Missile Shield
Recent live fire exercises by PLA Navy warships in the Tasman Sea have exposed an ‘obvious’ problem, says Michael Shoebridge.
Chinese Hackers Compromised Organizations in 70 Nations, Warn US Federal Agencies
Companies are advised to constantly update their apps and software, and patch known network vulnerabilities to prevent such attacks.
Chinese Navy Conducts Second Live Firing Drill in International Waters Near New Zealand
It comes a day after a similar drill was conducted in the waters between New Zealand and Australia.
NZ Defence Minister: Chinese Warships Near Australia Prove ‘Distance Won’t Protect Us’
The minister said CCP officials have also provided no information about the motivations of the warships.
‘We Are a Christian Nation’: Hundreds Protest Cook Islands-China Agreement, Fearing Loss of NZ Ties
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership signed between the two countries includes an initial $4 million payment for ‘projects’ involving the Pacific nation.
US Condemns China’s ‘Dangerous’ Helicopter Maneuvers in South China Sea
‘We call on China to refrain from coercive actions,’ U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson said.
3 Chinese Warships Sighted Off the Coast of Sydney
Australian defence officials have monitored the progress of the vessels as they traversed the coastline.
China’s Xi Rallies Business Leaders in Rare Meeting
An analyst said the CCP is constantly seeking a new balance between achieving economic development and maintaining communist rule in China.
Philippine Coast Guard Says Chinese Helicopter Flew Within 10 Feet of Patrol Plane Over Disputed Shoal
Manila and Beijing trade accusations over the latest encounter in the South China Sea.
Beijing Grants Cook Islands $4 Million Under ‘Strategic Partnership’, but Further Details Scarce
The Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between Beijing and the tiny Pacific nation includes a one-off $4 million grant, equivalent to 1.29 percent of its GDP.
New Zealand PM Pledges to Up Country’s Defence Budget to 2 Percent of GDP
The move comes as the Trump administration pressures governments around the world to invest more in defence.
2 US Navy Ships Sail Through Taiwan Strait, 1st Transit Since Trump Inauguration
Observers say the actions serve to deter the Chinese regime’s aggression toward Taiwan and maintain freedom of navigation in the strait.
CCP’s Rule Changes Indicate Quality Issues in China’s Military
The regulations on military equipment research will be implemented starting March 1.
Chinese Fighter Jet Deploys Flares Within 100 Feet of Australian Patrol Plane
The Australian Department of Defence is also monitoring 3 PLA vessels on the north of Australia.
China Smuggles Drone Parts From Western Militaries to Russia, Says Estonia
About 80 percent of Russia’s Western drone parts were smuggled via China, according to Estonian intelligence.
Chinese Military Industry Insider Reveals Details of Copycat Reliance on Western Tech
The CCP has always relied on studying foreign military technology such as U.S. equipment left behind in Afghanistan, former military engineer Zhao Jie said.
China a Leading Perpetrator of Transnational Repression in 2024: Freedom House
The Chinese Communist regime has been the ’most prolific perpetrator' of transnational repression over the past decade, according to Freedom House.
DeepSeek Pushes CCP Censorship, Propaganda on a Global Scale
An Epoch Times investigation into China’s DeepSeek AI found that the chatbot is hard-coded with CCP censorship and propaganda.
Australia Urged to Sanction Regimes That Engage in ‘State Hostage Taking’
‘If there’s state hostage taking, that should be one of the criteria for sanctioning people,’ said the Global Magnitsky Justice Campaign founder.
Beijing Set to Strike ‘Comprehensive’ Deal with Pacific Nation
The new deal could breach longstanding agreements with New Zealand, which provides the majority of aid to the Cook Islands, and will no doubt concern the US.
