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China On “High Alert” After Japan Warship Sails Through Taiwan Strait

September 27, 2024 admin

Beijing: China’s military was on “high alert” Thursday and Beijing said it had lodged a complaint with Tokyo after a Japanese warship sailed through the Taiwan Strait for the first time. Japan’s top government spokesman Yoshimasa Hayashi declined to comment on the reports at a regular briefing because they concerned military operations. But Beijing confirmed…

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Chinese Nuclear Submarine Sinks In Major Embarrassment For Beijing: Report

September 27, 2024 admin

Washington: China’s newest nuclear-powered attack submarine sank earlier this year, a senior US defence official said on Thursday, a potential embarrassment for Beijing as it seeks to expand its military capabilities. China already has the largest navy in the world, with over 370 ships, and it has embarked on production of a new generation of…

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Finland Zoo To Return 2 Giant Pandas To China Because They Are Too Expensive To Keep

September 26, 2024 admin

Finland’s Ahtari Zoo is prematurely ending its 15-year giant panda hosting program, returning Lumi and Pyry to China in November, eight years ahead of schedule. The decision stems from financial constraints, largely due to inflation and debt accumulated during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to BBC, the zoo spent approximately 1.5 million euros annually on the…

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In A 1st, China Operates All 3 Aircraft Carriers At Once, Near Japan, Taiwan

September 25, 2024 admin

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) reportedly operated its three aircraft carriers for exercises or tests over the past week for the first time. The show of “strength” by the PLAN comes ahead of the 12th anniversary of the commissioning of its first aircraft carrier, Liaoning. China has commissioned two aircraft carriers – Liaoning…

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China’s “Beautiful Governor” Jailed Over Affairs With 58 Staff Members And Corruption

September 21, 2024 admin

Ms Zhong was arrested in April 2023. A female official in China has been sentenced to 13 years in prison and fined one million yuan (approximately Rs 1.18 crore) for misconduct. According to the South China Morning Post (SCMP), Zhong Yang, nicknamed “the beautiful governor” for her looks, served as the governor and deputy secretary…

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China, Russia Concerned About India-US Relationship: Top American Diplomat

September 17, 2024 admin

India, which was scheduled to host QUAD this year, would host the summit next year. Washington: China and Russia are concerned about the strengthening India-US relationship because it promotes inclusivity, peace, and the peaceful resolution of disputes, along with valuing diverse voices in society, a top US diplomat said Monday. “Frankly, why do you think…

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China, Russia Concerned About India-US Relationship: Top American Diplomat

September 17, 2024 admin

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Indian Navy’s Top Meet Amid Bangladesh Crisis, China’s Aggressive Tactics

September 15, 2024 admin

The Navy will also review its operations in the Gulf of Aden. (Representational) New Delhi: The top commanders of the Indian Navy will hold a meeting to review the security situation in and around the country from Tuesday amid growing instability in the region. The regime change in Bangladesh and an increasing influence of extremist…

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Indian Navy’s Top Meet Amid Bangladesh Crisis, China’s Aggressive Tactics

September 15, 2024 admin

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How New ‘Mountain Tank’ Will Enhance Army’s Combat Capabilities

September 14, 2024 admin

The first phase of trials have been successfully completed. New Delhi: Learning lessons from the standoff with China in Eastern Ladakh and fine-tuning them by observing what’s been happening in the war between Russia and Ukraine, the Defence Research and Development Organisation has developed India’s first ‘mountain tank’, Zorawar, which successfully completed its first phase…

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