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China’s No-First-Use Policy Promotes Nuclear Disarmament
On April 16, the Chinese Ministry of Defense released the eighth edition of China’s bi-annual white paper on defense since [...]
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Asia’s Next High Seas Drama
The 15-tonne Kuang Ta Hsing No. 28 was docked at the Ta Fu fishing port on Siaoliouciou, off Pingtung County [...]
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The Language of Australia’s New Defense White Paper: In Tune With U.S.?
The release of the Australian Defense White Paper (DWP) has attracted much international attention and commentary. Some analysts have noted [...]
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China and India: Aircraft Carrier Plans Advance
India and China are both beefing up their aircraft carrier forces through the induction of new carrier-operated aircraft. On Saturday [...]
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A New Chapter in Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands Drama
While tensions between China and Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands continue to simmer, a new dimension has seemingly been added [...]
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Here Come the Missile Carriers
Every Friday, The Diplomat’s Harry Kazianis looks out across the net to find the best articles and analysis involving defense, [...]
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Is China Carelessly Overextending Itself?
Over the past two weeks, Indian media has reported several border incursions along the two states’ disputed Himalayan border . [...]
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China’s Shifting Cyber Focus on Taiwan
Hackers from the Chinese military appear to have shifted the focus of their attacks against Taiwan from government institutions to [...]
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Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands: A “Core Interest” of China
Even as tensions with North Korea remain unresolved, East's Asia other flashpoint is once again in the headlines: the Senkaku/Diaoyu [...]
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Can Xi Jinping Bring Change to China’s Military?
Over the weekend Chinese President Xi Jinping issued an order requiring PLA and People’s Armed Police generals and senior officers [...]
