PLA Air Force Launches 2026 Combat Drills Amid Regional Tensions
PLA Air Force completes first 2026 combat drills, enhancing readiness amid regional security dynamics. Analysis of strategic implications for Asia-Pacific.
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PLA Air Force completes first 2026 combat drills, enhancing readiness amid regional security dynamics. Analysis of strategic implications for Asia-Pacific.
Fujian Coast Guard conducts law enforcement patrol near Taiwan, testing regional control capabilities amid ongoing cross-strait discussions on maritime security.
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts military exercises east of Taiwan, testing joint combat capabilities amid regional security discussions.
PLA Eastern Theater Command conducts comprehensive military drills near Taiwan, testing sea-air coordination and integrated blockade capabilities amid rising regional tensions.
Japan’s potential Yasukuni Shrine visit by PM Takaichi sparks regional tensions, with experts warning of diplomatic and economic consequences in Asia.
As of 2025, Yasukuni Shrine’s enshrinement of 14 Class-A war criminals continues to impact diplomatic relations in Asia, drawing criticism from neighboring nations.
China urges Japan to cease cyber activities threatening regional stability, citing risks to sovereignty and security amid technological militarization concerns.
China criticizes Japan’s record 2026 defense budget, warning of regional instability and urging adherence to peaceful development principles.
Russia criticizes Japan’s efforts to downplay wartime history, urging accountability and adherence to post-WWII agreements. Regional tensions rise over historical narratives.
China’s Foreign Ministry warns Japan’s recent nuclear remarks reflect a dangerous political stance, urging adherence to non-proliferation commitments.
Russia opposes Japan’s discussions on nuclear weapons, warning of regional instability. Japan’s recent debates challenge its constitutional non-nuclear principles.
As cross-border fighting escalates near Thailand’s Sa Kaeo province, residents endure rocket attacks and disrupted daily life. CGTN reports from the frontline bunkers.
China urges Japan to address historical revisionism as diplomatic tensions rise over wartime narrative disputes in East Asia.
The Chinese mainland has strongly opposed the recent U.S.-Japan joint statement on Taiwan, criticizing it as interference in internal affairs and escalating regional tensions.
The Chinese mainland strongly opposes the US-Japan joint statement supporting Taiwan’s participation in international organizations, citing it as interference in internal affairs.
A resident was fatally shot by Israeli troops while attempting to enter a southern Lebanese village, according to a local medical official, intensifying tensions along the border.
Heavy clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan border forces on Saturday have left 19 Pakistani soldiers and three Afghans dead, raising concerns over regional stability and security.
The Philippines’ acquisition of the U.S. Typhon missile system has heightened tensions in the South China Sea, with China condemning the move as a provocation that threatens regional stability.
Tensions are rising in the South China Sea as 2024 sees escalating disputes. Can peaceful dialogue prevail over unilateral actions? Exploring pathways to resolve maritime conflicts in Asia.
Three Lebanese soldiers were killed in an Israeli strike on an army post in southern Lebanon, escalating tensions between the two nations.