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July 26, 2024 - Russian, Chinese Aircraft Enter Alaskan ADIZ Amid Increased Military Cooperation, US 2024 Arctic Strategy. The Pentagon addressed China's growing military presence in the Arctic, demonstrating its ability to operate in the Arctic by conducting operations with the Russian Navy in the region. Read more
July 24, 2024 - 22 Chinese Military Aircraft, 9 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan. The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island continues to be greatly heightened and a daily occurrence. Read more
July 23, 2024 - South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS): North Korea continues to send balloons carrying trash into South Korea toward the northern Gyeonggi Province. JCS: “Be careful of falling cargo, and if you find a fallen balloon, do not contact it and report it to the nearest military base or police.” Read more
July 23, 2024 - South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS): North Korea continues to send balloons carrying trash into South Korea toward the northern Gyeonggi Province. JCS: “Be careful of falling cargo, and if you find a fallen balloon, do not contact it and report it to the nearest military base or police.” Read more
July 19, 2024 - Services Affected Worldwide Traced To Microsoft And A CrowdStrike Update. An update is reported to have affected Windows operating systems globally, with many systems showing a "Blue Screen of Death" or BSOD on systems worldwide. Read more
July 17, 2024 - 20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan. Additionally, Taiwan's military said it carried out the annual Han Kuang 40 exercise. Read more
July 17, 2024 - 20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 17th, 2024. The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island remains heightened. Read more
July 13, 2024 - 30 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 13th, 2024. The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island of Taiwan remains substantially heightened. Read more
July 11, 2024 - China Carries Out Exercises With Carrier Around Taiwan, Anchors Its Largest Coast Guard Vessel In Philippine EEZ. The Philippine Coast Guard reported that a Chinese Coast Guard vessel, 165-meter (541-foot) CCG-5901 anchored itself at the Escoda Shoal (Sabina Shoal), for at least two days in a row, maintaining a proximity to the Philippine Coast Guard vessel BRP Teresa Magbanua. Read more
July 11, 2024 - 66 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan - The number of military aircraft remains substantially heightened, and the number of naval vessels spotted around the island also remains heightened. Read more
July 10, 2024 - 72 Chinese Military Aircraft, 8+ PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 10th, 2024. The number of military aircraft spotted is greatly heightened today as China conducts military exercises around the island. Read more
July 9, 2024 - US, Philippines Enter Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, Thailand Also Plans Installing Reactors. The agreement allows the transfer of nuclear equipment, material, and information from the US to the Philippines. Read more
July 7, 2024 - 15 Chinese Military Aircraft, 10 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 7th, 2024. Yesterday, 30 Chinese military aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island including fighter aircraft and drones. Read more
July 5, 2024 - 62 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan. Of the aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft, drones, and helicopters, with 36 aircraft being spotted initially and then another 26 spotted after that. Read more
July 3, 2024 - China, Russia Bolster Influence In Latin America. New satellite photo shows additions to space-monitoring sites in Bejcual and Calabazar, which a report said is "notable" since Cuba does not currently possess its own satellite or space program. Read more
July 3, 2024 - BRICS Looks To Expand, De-Dollarize, De-weaponize Western Sanctions. Dollar Remains Strong. Read more
July 1, 2024 - North Korea Says It Fired New Missile Capable Of Carrying 4.5 Ton "Super Large" Warhead, US Tests Hypersonic Missile. Read more
June 30, 2024 - North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles Eastward - North Korea had warned of countermeasures against a joint military exercise between the United States, Japan, and South Korea. Read more
June 27, 2024 - 35 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan. The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island remains highly elevated. Read more
June 26, 2024 - Chinese Military Presence Around Taiwan Continues To Be Heightened As China Vows To Hunt Down "Diehard" Independence Supporters. China has recently said that it would begin tracking down and punishing "diehard" independence supporters wherever they are located. Read more
June 25, 2024 - North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Toward East Sea, Hundreds Of Trash-Filled Balloons. North Korea is estimated to have launched a total of around 2,000 trash and feces-filled balloons toward South Korea since May 28th. Read more
June 24, 2024 - 23 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan June 24th, 2024. The number of military aircraft and PLAN vessels spotted today remains heightened, and included fighter aircraft, drones, and at least two helicopters. Read more
June 22, 2024 - 41 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan June 22nd, 2024. The number of military aircraft spotted today is greatly heightened, even higher than yesterday's 36 military aircraft spotted around the island. Read more
June 21, 2024 - North Korean Soldiers Cross Into South Korea For Third Time In 3 Weeks, Tensions Heat Up Over Propaganda Balloons: The South Korean military fired warning shots, as they did during the previous recent intrusions by North Korean soldiers causing the North Korean troops to retreat to their side of the border. Read more
June 21, 2024 - South Korea Considers Providing Ukraine With Weapons. Putin Says It Would Be "A Big Mistake". Russia and North Korea has signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, with each country pledging mutual assistance in the event of an attack on either country. Read more
June 21, 2024 - 36 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan June 21st, 2024. The number of Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island of Taiwan today is highly elevated. Read more
June 20, 2024 - Philippines: Chinese Coast Guard Attacked Philippine Armed Forces RHIB Vessel. Philippine Armed Forces: The CCG also deployed tear gas, intensifying the chaos and confusion, while continuously blaring sirens to further disrupt communication. Read more
June 19, 2024 - Russia, North Korea Agree To Defend One Another In The Event Of Aggression From Another Country. The two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, with each country pledging mutual assistance in the event of an attack on either country. Read more
June 18, 2024 - South Korea Fires Warning Shots At North Korean Soldiers, Putin To Visit Pyongyang. South Korean military: "These activities appear to be measures to strengthen internal control of the North Korean military and residents and fend off their attempts to cross the border". Read more
June 17, 2024 - The Philippines builds anti-ship missile base overlooking the South China Sea, Philippine and Chinese vessels collide. The Philippines and China have accused one another of carrying out dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea, including the Second Thomas Shoal. Read more
June 13, 2024 - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 23 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted operating around the island of Taiwan. The number of Chinese military aircraft operating around the island remains elevated. Read more
June 11, 2024 - South Korean soldiers fired warning shots after armed North Korean soldiers crossed over the country's heavily fortified southern Military Demarcation Line (MDL) carrying construction equipment. Read more
June 11, 2024 - 11 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted operating around the island of Taiwan. The number of military aircraft and PLAN vessels operating around the island remains elevated. Read more
June 10, 2024 - US Military Leader Now Says China Likely Wants To Overwhelm Taiwan Quickly With Massive Attack, Calls For Plan To Flood Region With Drones. In 2022 the Pentagon said that Chinese President Xi Jinping had set 2027 as the timeline for an invasion of the island of Taiwan. Read more
June 9, 2024 - Tensions Escalate Between North And South Korea, US Worried About Increase In Nuclear Threats, Cooperation Between Adversaries. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the United States is worried about the rising nuclear threat, including the increase in cooperation between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran. Read more
June 5, 2024 - US Holds Joint Bombing Drills In South Korea For First Time In 7 Years. The last such bomber drill by the United States within South Korea was 7 years ago, in 2017, and is being held amid heightened tensions between North and South Korea. Read more
June 5, 2024 - 26 Chinese Military Aircraft, 10 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan. The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels around the island remains highly elevated. Read more
June 4, 2024 - China Accuses Philippines Of Pointing Guns At Chinese Coast Guard, Philippines Denies Accusations, Says China Seized Philippine Supplies. Philippines: "Chinese have no authority or right to confiscate the [Philippine] supply packages". Read more
June 4, 2024 - 42 Chinese Military Aircraft Spotted Around Taiwan, Japan Reports Scrambling Jets In Response To "Violation Of Airspace". Japan reported multiple airspace violations. Read more
June 3, 2024 - North Korea Says It Sent 3,500 Balloons Into South Korea. North Korea says it will stop sending balloons into South Korea, but that if the South continues to scatter anti-Pyongyang leaflets, North Korea will respond with "a hundred times the amount". Read more
June 2, 2024 - North Korea Sends Another 600 Trash Balloons Into South Korea, Seoul To Resume Blaring Propaganda Over Border With Loudspeakers. North Korea Warns Against US Reconnaissance Aircraft Launched From Japan. Read more
May 31, 2024 - North Korea Reports Firing Off 18 Missiles After South Korea, Japan Report Launches. 18 different ballistic missiles were fired at once, which North Korea said shows that the country, “will not hesitate to carry out a preemptive attack by invoking the right to self-defense”. Read more
May 30, 2024 - 38 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels, 4 CCG Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 30th, 2024. The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval, Coast Guard forces spotted around the island remains highly elevated. Read more
May 29, 2024 - North Korea Launches More Than 12 Suspected Ballistic Missiles Into Sea. Update: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that it had detected more than 12 suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang toward the sea. Read more
May 29, 2024 - North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile. Japanese Prime Minister's Office: North Korea has launched ballistic missile. Instructions issued on the launch. Read more
May 29, 2024 - In a tit-for-tat move, North Korea has flown over 260 balloons filled with trash and manure over its border with South Korea. Read more
May 28, 2024 - Attempt To Put Second Reconnaissance Satellite Into Orbit By North Korea Ends In Failure. The failed rocket is an attempt by North Korea to put a second reconnaissance satellite into orbit around the Earth. Read more
May 27, 2024 - 21 Chinese Military Aircraft, 11 PLAN Vessels, 4 CCG Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 27th, 2024. The number of military aircraft and vessels operating around the island remains highly elevated. Read more
May 26, 2024 - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 7 Chinese Military Aircraft, 14 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels, and 4 Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on May 26th, 2024. The number of Chinese vessels around the island remain elevated despite Chinese drills around the island ended. Read more
May 26, 2024 - North Korea Accuses US, South Korea Of Flying Reconnaissance Aircraft, Dropping Leaflets, Promises "Tit-For-Tat Action". North Korea: The United States and South Korea is using “various spy means” and intensifying '“hostile air espionage” against Pyongyang. Read more
May 25, 2024 - The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around Taiwan remains unprecedented as tensions in the region escalate, and as China carries out “Joint Sword-2024A” drills around the island. Read more
May 25, 2024 - US Forces Stand Ready And Postured As China Says It's Being Provoked By "Taiwan Independence" And Will Continue Actions Until "Reunification". China announces "countermeasures" against US defense corporations and individuals. US calls for Taiwan to participate in UN World Health Assembly meetings despite Beijing's objections. Read more
May 24, 2024 - 49 Chinese Aircraft, 19 PLAN Vessels, 7 Coast Guard Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 24th, 2024. Taiwan said it's "Tightly monitoring" the Chinese forces in the region as Chinese Forces carry out “Joint Li Chien-2024A” drills around the island for the second day. Read more
May 23, 2024 - 49 Chinese Military Aircraft Spotted Around Taiwan On May 23rd, 2024 As China Carries Out "Joint Li Chien-2024A" Drills. Taiwan's MOD released a statement condemning the drills as jeopardizing regional peace and security, and said that they stand ready. Read more
May 23, 2024 - China Holds Military Drills Around Taiwan As "Stern Warning" Against Outside Interference. State-run media said the purpose of the drills is to serve as "strong punishment" for outside interference. Read more
May 21, 2024 - China: Inauguration Speech By New Taiwanese President "Confession Of Taiwan Independence", Beijing Must Take "Countermeasures". Head of Indo-Pacific Command: The Chinese President has told the military to be prepared to execute an attack on Taiwan by 2027. Read more
May 18, 2024 - The number of Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island continues to be highly elevated as the May 20th Taiwanese Presidential inauguration approaches. Read more
May 17, 2024 - North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) off its eastern coast toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Friday, according to the South Korean military. Read more
May 16, 2024 - 27 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan April 16th, 2024. The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels spotted around the island continues to be highly elevated as Taiwanese Presidential inauguration approaches. Read more
May 15, 2024 - Chinese Air, Naval Forces Edge Closer To Taiwan As Presidential Inauguration Approaches. Taiwanese authorities are currently tracking an increase in patrols by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) near Kinmen island located near China's mainland. Read more
May 15, 2024 - 45 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On May 15th, 2024. The number of military aircraft spotted around the island today is greatly elevated. Read more
May 12, 2024 - 11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 8 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 12th, 2024 As Taiwan Carries Out Live-Fire Drills using laser guided weaponry and bombs. Yesterday 15 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels were also spotted around the island of Taiwan. Read more
May 9, 2024 - May 9th: 23 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan. May 8th: US 7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait. Read more
May 3, 2024 - 26 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 3rd, 2024. Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft, 17 of which in total crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait. Read more
May 2, 2024 - US State Department List Of Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisories and latest list of recent global travel advisories: Read more
May 2, 2024 - South Korea Raises Terrorism Alert Level Amidst Threats By North Korea. South Korea raised their terror watch alert status to the second-highest level due to a “high possibility of a terrorist attack," by North Korea against South Korean officials. Read more
Russian, Chinese Aircraft Enter Alaskan ADIZ Amid Increased Military Cooperation, US 2024 Arctic Strategy - The Pentagon addressed China's growing military presence in the Arctic, demonstrating its ability to operate in the Arctic by conducting operations with the Russian Navy in the region.
PENTAGON - While speaking to reporters on Thursday, U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said that the appearance of Russian and Chinese aircraft within the Alaskan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ) was "not a surprise" and that the nuclear-capable bombers at no time posed a threat to the United States.
"We have very good surveillance capabilities," Austin said. "We closely monitored these aircraft, tracked the aircraft, intercepted the aircraft, which demonstrates that our forces are at the ready all the time."
The Russian Ministry of Defense reported, "During the flight, Russian and Chinese crews cooperated in the new area of joint operations during all stages of the air patrol".
A spokesperson for the Chinese military said that the exercises are meant to improve coordination between the Russian and Chinese militaries, and was the 8th joint air patrol since 2019, although Washington said it was the first time the joint patrols had reached the Alaskan ADIZ.
While speaking to reporters, Austin said "This is the first time we've seen those two countries fly together like that".
The State Department and the Pentagon also addressed the new 2024 Arctic Strategy released by the Department of Defense. The Pentagon also addressed China's growing military presence in the Arctic, demonstrating its ability to operate in the Arctic by conducting operations with the Russian Navy in the region. Increased Military Cooperation Between Russia and China, The New 2024 Arctic Strategy: Read Exhaustive Report.
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22 Chinese Military Aircraft, 9 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 24th, 2024 - The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island continues to be greatly heightened and a daily occurrence.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 22 Chinese military aircraft and 9 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on July 24th, 2024. Additionally 18 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on July 23rd, 2024.
The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island continues to be greatly heightened and a daily occurrence. Taiwan also carried out day 3 of its Han Kuang 40 joint anti-landing exercise this morning.
Of the military aircraft spotted around the island today (July 24th) were fighter jets and drones, 12 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Of the military aircraft spotted yesterday (on July 23rd) there were fighter jets and drones, 6 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
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JCS: North Korea Continues To Send Trash-Filled Balloons Into South Korea - South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS): North Korea continues to send balloons carrying trash into South Korea toward the northern Gyeonggi Province. One balloon fell on the Yongsan Presidential Office Building.
JCS: “Be careful of falling cargo, and if you find a fallen balloon, do not contact it and report it to the nearest military base or police.”
Minister of Unification: "North Korea feels a sense of crisis due to residents’ rejection of 'Juche culture' after the introduction of the Korean Wave".
South Korean Ambassador to the US Cho Hyun-dong: "Deteriorating human rights are causing cracks in the North Korean regime… Diplomatic pressure must be strengthened."
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Services Affected Worldwide Traced To Microsoft And A CrowdStrike Update - An update is reported to have affected Windows operating systems globally, with many systems showing a "Blue Screen of Death" or BSOD on systems worldwide.
WORLDWIDE - The Microsoft service status page says all services are up and running after CrowdStrike issued an update reported to have affected Windows operating systems globally, with many systems showing a "Blue Screen of Death" or BSOD on systems worldwide.
Microsoft says that the systems have been restored and CrowdStrike says they are rolling their update back globally.
Microsoft also said it is "investigating an issue" after companies worldwide began reporting issues with its services.
Thus far, the attack does not look to be the result of a cyberattack, but rather a consequence of an update that had been rolled out on systems worldwide. What Is CrowdStrike? Effects Of The Outage Worldwide, More Information: Read more.
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20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 18th, 2024 - Additionally, Taiwan's military said it carried out the annual Han Kuang 40 exercise.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 20 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around Taiwan on July 18th, 2024.
The Chinese military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island continue to be greatly elevated.
Additionally, Taiwan's military said it carried out the annual Han Kuang 40 exercise, which it states shows the courage and determination of Taiwan's armed forces, and readiness to defend Taiwan.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense posted the attached video and stated, "We are Ready!" [Video attached to report: Read more.
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20 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 17th, 2024 - The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island remains heightened.
TAIPEI - 20 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on July 17th, 2024.
The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island remains heightened.
Of the military aircraft spotted there were fighter jets, drones, and at least one helicopter. 13 of the aircraft crossed over the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's northern, central, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
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30 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 13th, 2024 - The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island of Taiwan remains substantially heightened.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 30 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on July 13th, 2024.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense: "PLA Rocket Force were detected to conducting multiple waves of test-firing operations in Mongolia from 0400hr today. [Taiwanese Armed Forces] have monitored the situation and maintain alertness."
"President [Lai Ching-te] visited Keelung Wei-Hai Naval Base this morning, and encouraged the sailors of ROCN 131st Fleet to maintain our national and maritime security."
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China Carries Out Exercises With Carrier Around Taiwan, Anchors Its Largest Coast Guard Vessel In Philippine EEZ - Taiwan has been reporting larger-than-normal incursions into its ADIZ since the recent inauguration of Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching Te, who China has called a “dangerous separatist”.
TAIPEI - The Taiwanese Ministry of Defense has been closely monitoring Chinese air and naval exercises around Taiwan, which includes its Shandong Kuznetsov-class aircraft carrier which passed close to the Philippine islands, according to Taiwan’s Defense Minister on Wednesday.
Taiwanese Defense Ministry spokesperson Sun Li-fang released a statement that said, "The military has a detailed grasp of the activities in the seas and waters around the Taiwan Strait, including of the Chinese communist[‘s] aircraft and ships”.
Taiwan’s Ministry of Defense reported that the Shandong aircraft carrier carried out military drills along with air and naval forces around the island of Taiwan, with 66 Chinese military aircraft being spotted by the Defense Ministry on July 11th, 56 of which entered the island’s Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
The ministry has been reporting larger-than-normal incursions into its ADIZ since the recent inauguration of Taiwan’s new president Lai Ching Te, who China has called a “dangerous separatist”.
Taiwan’s defense minister Wellington Koo said that the Shandong aircraft carrier didn’t pass “through the Bashi Channel,” where Chinese vessels often pass through south of Taiwan, but rather “went further south through the Balingtang Channel towards the Western Pacific,” just north of the Philippine island of Babuyan, around 155 miles south of the Bashi Channel.
Japan also reported that four Chinese naval vessels, which included the Shandong aircraft carrier traveled around 323 miles southeast of Japan’s Miyako island, with "Fighter aircraft and helicopters" taking off and landing on the carrier.
The Philippine military public affairs chief also reported that a military exercise between China and Russia was underway in the Philippine Sea, but did not mention the Shandong aircraft carrier’s activities in the region. Philippines: China Anchored Its Largest Coast Guard Vessel Within Its Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ): Read more.
66 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan - The number of military aircraft remains substantially heightened, and the number of naval vessels spotted around the island also remains heightened.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 66 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on July 11th, 2024.
The number of military aircraft remains substantially heightened, and the number of naval vessels spotted around the island also remains heightened. Read more
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72 Chinese Military Aircraft, 8+ PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 10th, 2024 - The number of military aircraft spotted is greatly heightened today as China conducts military exercises around the island.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 72 Chinese military aircraft and 8+ PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on July 10th, 2024.
Initially, 35 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island. Later 37 additional military aircraft were spotted as Taiwan's MOD reported Chinese air and naval forces carrying out military exercises with the PLAN Shandong aircraft carrier. Read Report.
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US, Philippines Enter Nuclear Cooperation Agreement, Thailand Also Plans Installing Reactors - The agreement allows the transfer of nuclear equipment, material, and information from the US to the Philippines. Read more.
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15 Chinese Military Aircraft, 10 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 7th, 2024 - Yesterday, 30 Chinese military aircraft and 9 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island including fighter aircraft and drones.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 15 Chinese military aircraft and 10 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on July 7th, 2024.
The number of military aircraft and naval vessels spotted today remains elevated with an increased number of naval forces seen around the island.
Yesterday, 30 Chinese military aircraft and 9 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island including fighter aircraft and drones, 23 of which entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Of the military aircraft spotted today, there were fighter jets, drones, and at least one helicopter, 14 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into Taiwan's southwestern, central, and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
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62 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan July 5th, 2024 - Of the aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft, drones, and helicopters, with 36 aircraft being spotted initially and then another 26 spotted after that.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 62 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on July 5th, 2024. The number of Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island today is greatly heightened.
35 of the initially spotted aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait’s median line and entered the island's northern, central, southwestern, and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ). Later, 26 more military aircraft were spotted around the island, 20 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's northern, central, and southern parts of its ADIZ.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "36 PLA aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 35 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, southwestern, and southeastern ADIZ. We've monitored the situation and responded accordingly."
An additional statement by the MOD said, "Overall 26 PLA aircraft in various types (including J-16, Y-8, UAVs, etc.) were detected from 0655hr today. Out of which, 20 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the north, central, and south parts of Taiwan’s ADIZ. in conducting joint combat patrol along with PLAN vessels.[Taiwanese Armed Forces] have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."
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China, Russia Bolster Influence In Latin America - New satellite photo shows additions to space-monitoring sites in Bejcual and Calabazar, which the report said is "notable" since Cuba does not currently possess its own satellite or space program.
LATAM - New satellite imagery posted by Maxar Technologies indicates that China has been bolstering its "space monitoring" and intelligence-gathering capabilities at multiple bases in Latin America as Moscow and Beijing continue to gain military and economic influence in South America.
As China bolsters its ability to gather intelligence in Latin America, two Russian navy vessels docked in Venezuela on Tuesday to maintain its naval presence in the region after three Russian ships and a nuclear submarine visited Cuba earlier in early June.
China Bolstering Cuban Bases, Russian Navy Docks In Venezuela
Satellite images captured in March and April of this year were released in a report on Tuesday by the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) that indicated that China has undergone new construction at three sites located near the American naval base at Guantanamo Bay.
Sites that show additions or new construction include: Bejcual, Calabazar, Wajay, and El Salao.
The new construction shows additions to its space-monitoring sites in Bejcual and Calabazar, which the report said is "notable" since Cuba does not currently possess its own satellite or space program.
“Without access to classified materials, pinpointing the specific targets of these assets is nearly impossible,” the report said, adding, "Nonetheless, the growth of space-monitoring equipment at sites like Bejucal and Calabazar is notable given that Cuba lacks its own satellites or space program".
The largest of the four sites where new activity was discovered was Bejucal, the same base used by the Soviet Union to store nuclear weapons during the 1962 Cuban missile crisis.
Where it was once a base used to store nuclear weapons, it is now being used as an intelligence monitoring station, which is suspected of being used to monitor electronic communications for the Chinese government.
The Bejucal site has undergone a large amount of recent construction, including a new enclosure for its electronic antenna. The new construction at the Wajay and Calabazar sites also indicates the installation of a new antenna, radar dishes, and other satellite monitoring equipment.
The El Salao site, which is located near the U.S. naval base at Guantanamo Bay close to the city of Santiago de Cuba looks to be currently under construction and poses a particular concern for the United States.
The CSIS report revealed that China appears to be building a 425 to 655-foot diameter antenna array, and added that other arrays with a similar diameter have been capable of tracking electronic signals up to 9,300 miles away. Antenna Array Of This Diameter Could Cover Entire North American Continent: Read Full Report.
BRICS Looks To Expand, De-Dollarize, De-weaponize Western Sanctions. Dollar Remains Strong - On January 1st, 2024 the organization, which previously only included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, added four new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
WORLD - More countries are voicing their intention to join BRICS, a geopolitical bloc that Beijing has pushed to become a full-scale rival to the Western G7 bloc. BRICS is an intergovernmental organization that brings together the world's top developing countries.
On January 1st, 2024 the organization, which previously only included Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, added four new members: Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
Although Saudi Arabia was invited to join during the 15th BRICS summit, its approval has not yet been finalized.
BRICS To Become Larger, Seeks To Decouple From The US Dollar, De-Weaponize Sanctions
Russia and China have both called for the "reform of the global governance system", with Chinese President Xi Jinping voicing China's desire to lead the new system which reflects Beijing's values and goals.
The bloc has left the door open for future enlargement and has now seen dozens of new applications to join, with the latest being Malaysia and Thailand.
South African Ministry of Finance Enoch Godongwana said, "There is a second batch of countries that are going to be added [to] BRICS," indicating that it has left the door open for further expansion.
Beijing began pushing for the BRICS organization to establish itself more on the global stage in order to de-weaponize Western sanctions.
As the organization grows less dependent upon the U.S. dollar, the negative impact sanctions have on countries that are a part of it will decrease, making sanctions a less effective tool to urge compliance toward policy or diplomatic goals. Despite De-Dollarization Goal, US Dollar Continues To Dominate Foreign Reserve Holdings: Read more.
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North Korea Says It Fired New Missile Capable Of Carrying 4.5 Ton "Super Large" Warhead, US Tests Hypersonic Missile - PYONGYANG - North Korea has released a statement saying that it has test-fired a new-type tactical ballistic missile capable of carrying a 4.5-ton "super-large" warhead after the country fired 2 ballistic missiles toward the east on June 30th, one of which the South Korean military says likely failed.
The statement said, "The test-fire was conducted with a missile tipped with a simulated heavy warhead to verify flight stability and hit accuracy at the maximum range of 500 km and the minimum range of 90 km."
It added, "The Missile Administration said that it will test-fire new-type tactical ballistic missile Hwasongpho-11Da-4.5 to verify flight characteristics, hit accuracy, and explosion power of super-large warhead at the medium range of 250km in July."
US Completes “End To End” Flight Test Of A Hypersonic Missile From Hawaii, North Korea Fired 2 Ballistic Missiles: On July 28th, the Pentagon reported that the U.S. Navy and U.S. Army recently completed an end-to-end flight test of a hypersonic missile from the Pacific Missile Range Facility, Kauai, Hawaii: Read more.
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North Korea Fires 2 Ballistic Missiles Eastward - North Korea had warned of countermeasures against a joint military exercise between the United States, Japan, and South Korea dubbed “Freedom Shield” which ended on Saturday and lasted for three days.
SEOUL - The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) have reported that North Korea fired 2 ballistic missiles eastward. Further Information And Updates: Read more.
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35 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan June 27th, 2024 - The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island remains highly elevated.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 35 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on June 27th, 2024.
The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around the island remains highly elevated.
Full Report On The Chinese Military And Naval Activities Around The Island: Of the military aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft and drones, 33 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's northern, central, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
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Chinese Military Presence Around Taiwan Continues To Be Heightened As China Vows To Hunt Down "Diehard" Independence Supporters - China has recently said that it would begin tracking down and punishing "diehard" independence supporters wherever they are located.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 18 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around Taiwan on June 26th, 2024.
The number of military aircraft and PLAN vessels has been continuously elevated lately, especially since the new Taiwanese presidential administration was voted in and instated.
China Says It Will Track Down And Punish"Diehard" Independence Supporters, Could Enact Death Penalty
China has recently said that it would begin tracking down and punishing "diehard" independence supporters wherever they are located.
On June 21st, China threatened the death penalty for what it called "diehard" independence separatists.
Chinese state-run news agency Xinhua said that new guidelines state Chinese courts and prosecutors should "severely punish Taiwan independence diehards for splitting the country and inciting secession crimes in accordance with the law, and resolutely defend national sovereignty, unity and territorial integrity".
An official from the Chinese Ministry of Public Security told reporters last week that the maximum penalty for the "crime of succession" is the death penalty.
"The sharp sword of legal action will always hang high," the official added.
China Views Taiwan's New President As a "Separatist"
China views President Lai Ching-te as a "separatist" and has said that it has the legal right to protect its territorial integrity and punish those who adhere to separatism.
According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense, China has been carrying out "joint combat readiness patrol[s]" near the island.
Despite being tagged as "pro-independence", the new president Lai Ching Te told voters in January, before his inauguration that making the wrong choice could mean the end of Taiwan's democracy.
Regarding declaring independence, Lai Ching Te said that his administration does not have that plan, and doesn't need to do so as Taiwan already enjoys independence and sovereignty.
"We do not have any such plan, because Taiwan is already a sovereign and independent country, and there is no need to declare independence," he said.
He added at the time that if elected his administration would "maintain the status quo".
Lai Ching Te To China: Stop Threatening Taiwan
More recently, in May after he was sworn into office, the Taiwanese President told China to "stop threatening Taiwan," and added that Taiwan would never back down in the face of Chinese intimidation.
China responded to his comment by saying, "Taiwan independence is a dead end".
China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said during a daily press briefing at the time, "Regardless of the pretext or the banner under which it is pursued, the push for Taiwan independence is destined to fail".
Lai Ching-te: China Has No Right To Punish The People Of Taiwan
On June 24th, in light of the recent increase in Chinese military activity around the island, the Taiwanese President said, "China has no right to punish the people of Taiwan just because of what they advocate. China has no right to pursue cross-border prosecution of Taiwanese people".
He warned that China and Taiwan would become "more and more alienated" if China doesn't "face up to the existence of the Republic of China [Taiwan] and conduct exchanges and dialogues with Taiwan's democratically elected and legitimate government".
"This is the correct way to enhance the well-being of people on both sides" of the Taiwan Strait, he added.
Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council said last week that China has no jurisdiction over Taiwan, and that its government will not be threatened or intimidated by the CCP.
"The Beijing authorities have absolutely no jurisdiction over Taiwan, and the Chinese communists' so-called laws and norms have no binding force on our people. The government appeals to our country's people to feel at ease and not to be threatened or intimidated by the Chinese Communist Party," it stated.
The United States has been sending an increasing number of arms to the island of Taiwan as tensions in the region continue to increase. If the island of Taiwan is attacked, the resulting Chinese blockade which has been practiced by China in recent drills would make it near impossible, if not impossible to ship additional arms to Taiwan. See full article with all statements, intel: Read more.
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North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile Toward East Sea, Hundreds Of Trash-Filled Balloons - North Korea is estimated to have launched a total of around 2,000 trash and feces-filled balloons toward South Korea since May 28th.
SEOUL - The South Korean military and Japanese Prime Minister's office and Coast Guard have announced that North Korea launched a ballistic missile toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) just hours after Pyongyang had released at least 350 trash-filled balloons toward South Korea for the second day in a row.
Japan detected the missile launch by North Korea, and had initially said it had spotted the launch of a "suspected ballistic missile".
North Korea is estimated to have launched a total of around 2,000 trash and feces-filled balloons toward South Korea since May 28th. Increase In Tensions With North Korea As US Carrier Group Arrives Near Korean Peninsula: Read more.
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23 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan June 24th, 2024 - The number of military aircraft and PLAN vessels spotted today remains heightened, and included fighter aircraft, drones, and at least two helicopters.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 23 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on June 24th, 2024.
Of the military aircraft spotted around Taiwan, 19 entered the island's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
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41 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan June 22nd, 2024 - The number of military aircraft spotted today is greatly heightened, even higher than yesterday's 36 military aircraft spotted around the island.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 41 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on June 22nd, 2024.
The number of military aircraft spotted today is greatly heightened above normal, and even higher than yesterday's 36 military aircraft spotted around the island.
The military aircraft included fighter jets, drones, and at least one helicopter. 32 of the aircraft spotted entered into Taiwan's northern, southwestern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
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North Korean Soldiers Cross Into South Korea For Third Time In 3 Weeks, Tensions Heat Up Over Propaganda Balloons - The South Korean military fired warning shots, as they did during the previous recent intrusions by North Korean soldiers causing the North Korean troops to retreat to their side of the border.
SEOUL - The South Korean military reported that North Korean soldiers working within the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) between the two countries briefly crossed the border into South Korea for the third time in the last three weeks before crossing back over into North Korea.
South Korea has also resumed its loudspeaker campaign, blasting propaganda via speakers across its shared border with North Korea, a campaign that was restarted on June 9th for the first time in six years after Pyongyang sent over 1,000 trash and feces filled balloons into South Korean in response for the propaganda leaflets sent in by North Korean defectors. Read more.
South Korea Considers Providing Ukraine With Weapons. Putin Says It Would Be "A Big Mistake" - Russia and North Korea has signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, with each country pledging mutual assistance in the event of an attack on either country. Read more.
SEOUL/MOSCOW - After Seoul said that the new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Russia and North Korea poses a threat to South Korea's security and said it would reconsider its policy of limiting support to Ukraine to only non-lethal aid, Russian President Vladimir Putin responded by saying that South Korea would be making "a big mistake" if it arms Ukraine.
The new comprehensive strategic partnership agreement between Russia and North Korea pledging assistance in the event of an attack on either country requires each country not to take actions that harm the other's core interests.
The treaty states, "If one of the two sides is placed under war situations due to an armed invasion from an individual country or several nations, the other side provides military and other assistance without delay by mobilizing all means in its possession in line with the Article 51 of the U.N. Charter and the laws of the DPRK and the Russian Federation".
So far, although South Korea has sent humanitarian aid and equipment to Ukraine, it has not yet agreed to send lethal weapons to the country.
The new military cooperation brewing between Russia and North Korea has given South Korea cause to rethink its position on sending lethal aid. Furthermore, North Korea itself has also pledged its own "full support" for Russia's war on Ukraine.
Putin Responds To South Korea, Says If US, Allies Keep Arming Ukraine Moscow May Arm North Korea. US, Allies Weigh Out New Agreement Between Russia, North Korea: If Seoul decides to give arms to Ukraine during its war with Russia, Putin said to reporters on Thursday, Moscow "will... [make] decisions which are unlikely to please the current leadership of South Korea".
The Russian President also said that if the United States and its allies keep giving Ukraine weaponry, Moscow may also arm North Korea. Read more.
36 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan June 21st, 2024 - The number of Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island of Taiwan today is highly elevated.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 36 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around hte island of Taiwan on June 21st, 2024.
The number of Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island of Taiwan today is highly elevated.
Of the military aircraft spotted, there were fighter jets and drones, and at least one helicopter, 34 of which crossed into Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Additionally, China announced that it had launched a carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch Center heading toward the West Pacific, and passing over Taiwan's ADIZ.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
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Philippines: Chinese Coast Guard Attacked Philippine Armed Forces RHIB Vessel - Philippine Armed Forces: The CCG also deployed tear gas, intensifying the chaos and confusion, while continuously blaring sirens to further disrupt communication.
PHILLIPPINES - According to the Phillippine Armed Forces (AFP), the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) attacked it's personnel aboard an AFP Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB).
The Phillippine Armed Forces said, "The CCG launched a brutal assault on the AFP personnel aboard an AFP Rigid Hull Inflatable Boat (RHIB), aggressively ramming it and brandishing bladed and pointed weapons, explicitly threatening to harm AFP troops".
It added, "Amidst this violent confrontation, the CCG also deployed tear gas, intensifying the chaos and confusion, while continuously blaring sirens to further disrupt communication.
AFP personnel continues to administer first aid to a wounded Navy sailor, demonstrating their resilience and professionalism under extreme duress.
The CCG swarmed AFP's Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs) already moored alongside BRP Sierra Madre (LS57), escalating their aggression by wielding pointed weapons and explicitly threatening to harm Filipino troops.
The close-up video was taken using a body camera from one of the AFP personnel aboard the RHIB.
The CCG personnel then began hurling rocks and other objects at our personnel. They also slashed the RHIBs, rendering them inoperable. All the while, the blaring sirens were being employed non-stop.
In an act of piracy, CCG personnel proceeded to loot supplies, pilfer equipment, and ultimately destroy the RHIB rendering it immobile." Additional Data, Videos, Incident Updates: Read More.
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Russia, North Korea Agree To Defend One Another In The Event Of Aggression From Another Country - The two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, with each country pledging mutual assistance in the event of an attack on either country.
PYONGYANG/MOSCOW - After summit talks between Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un Wednesday during a press conference, Putin announced that both Moscow and Pyongyang have agreed to assist one another if either country comes under attack.
The comments by Putin also came after the two countries signed a comprehensive strategic partnership agreement, with each country pledging mutual assistance in the event of an attack on either country. He added that Russia doesn't rule out military-technical cooperation between the two countries.
"Relations between our two nations rose to a new high of [the] alliance," Kim Jong Un said, adding, "It is greatly satisfying to conclude a great treaty that befits a changed international situation and the strategic nature of new DPRK-Russia relations."
The leaders of the two countries met in North Korea 9 months after a previous meeting was held in Russia. Putin’s Visit To North Korea: Read more.
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South Korea Fires Warning Shots At North Korean Soldiers For Second Time In 2 Weeks, Putin To Visit Pyongyang - South Korean military: "These activities appear to be measures to strengthen internal control of the North Korean military and residents and fend off their attempts to cross the border".
The South Korean military reported that around 20 to 30 North Korean soldiers crossed the Demarcation Line within the shared Demilitarized Zone, a perimeter meant to add an extra layer of security or a buffer zone between the two countries.
Similar to the first time North Korean soldiers crossed the Demarcation Line within the DMZ, the North Korean soldiers again were carrying construction tools: Read Full Report.
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Philippines Builds Anti-Ship Missile Base Overlooking South China Sea, Philippine And Chinese Vessels Collide - The Philippines and China have accused one another of carrying out dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea, including the Second Thomas Shoal.
SOUTH CHINA SEA - The Philippines has built its first BrahMos anti-ship missile base facing the South China Sea amidst heightened regional tensions, including an incident reported by the Chinese Coast Guard on June 17th, where it said it took "regulatory measures" after it claimed a Philippine vessel "dangerously approached" a Chinese vessel which resulted in a collision.
Both the Philippines and China have accused one another of carrying out dangerous maneuvers in the South China Sea, including the Second Thomas Shoal, also called the Ayungin Shoal, which is within the Philippines' exclusive economic zone and is claimed by both countries. Read Report | All Reports On: Philippines.
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23 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan June 13th, 2024 - TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 23 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted operating around the island of Taiwan on June 13th, 2024. The number of Chinese military aircraft operating around the island remains elevated.
Of the Chinese forces spotted around the island there were fighter aircraft, 19 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "23 PLA aircraft and 7 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 19 of the aircraft crossed the median line of Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's SW and eastern ADIZ. [Taiwanese Armed Forces] have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."
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Warning Shots Fired By South Korean Soldiers After Armed North Korean Soldiers Cross Over Shared Border - SEOUL/PYONGYANG - After armed North Korean soldiers crossed over the country's heavily fortified Military Demarcation Line (MDL) located in the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) on Sunday, South Korean soldiers fired warning shots, according to the South Korean military on Tuesday.
At 12:30 in the afternoon on Sunday armed North Korean soldiers carrying construction tools crossed over the Military Demarcation Line (MDL)on Sunday, South Korean soldiers fired warning shots, according to the South Korean military on Tuesday, South Korea's Joint Chiefs of Staff said, adding that South Korean soldiers immediately fired warning shots and warned the soldiers via audio broadcasts.
It is believed the soldiers crossed over MDL in order to carry out unknown construction activities on the border area and did not look to have crossed over on purpose as the signposts indicating the border crossing weren't clearly visible in that location, South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson Lee Sung Joon said to reporters.
After the South Korean soldiers at the border fired warning shots, the North Korean soldiers returned to their side of the border.
There was no further incident, causing South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff spokesperson Col. Lee Sung-jun to assess the crossing by the North Korean soldiers was accidental.
South Korean media reports that the incident took place just hours after South Korea began carrying out loudspeaker propaganda broadcasts over its border into North Korea for the first time in six years in response to the North sending trash and feces-filled balloons over its border into South Korea.
11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 8 PLAN Vessels Spotted Operating Around Taiwan June 11th, 2024 - TAIPEI - 11 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted operating around the island of Taiwan on June 11th, 2024. The number of military aircraft and PLAN vessels operating around the island remains elevated.
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft, 7 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
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US Military Leader Says China Likely Wants To Overwhelm Taiwan Quickly With Massive Attack, Calls For Plan To Flood Region With Drones - In 2022 the Pentagon said that Chinese President Xi Jinping had set 2027 as the timeline for an invasion of the island of Taiwan.
INDO-PACIFIC - During an interview with The Washington Post, the new head of Indo-Pacific Command (Asia region) said that he believes China intends to overwhelm Taiwan with a quick, massive attack, overwhelming the island before the world can "get their act together" and is calling for the United States to carry out a strategy that he called "Hellscape" where the U.S. would immediately flood the region with thousands of over and under-the-water drones.
“They want to offer the world a short, sharp war so that it is a fait accompli before the world can get their act together,” the paper cited Admiral Samuel Paparo as saying. He added, “My job is to ensure that between now and 2027 and beyond, the U.S. military and the allies are capable of prevailing.”
The key to countering an attack by China with little warning, he told the news agency, is the U.S. Strategy called "Hellscape" which would involve deploying thousands of unmanned drones, including unmanned surface vessels, aerial drones, and submarines to the Taiwan Strait as soon as Chinese "invasion" forces are detecting moving toward the island of Taiwan.
This, he said, would give U.S. forces, and "partner forces" the time needed to put together a proper response to the invasion.
"I want to turn the Taiwan Strait into an unmanned hellscape using a number of classified capabilities,” he told the paper.
Although he told the paper he isn't able to divulge the details of the strategy, he said that it's "real and it's deliverable". The Defense Department's "Replicator Initiative", China Has Embedded Itself Into US Networks, PRC Hackers Outnumber FBI Cyber Personnel At Least 50 To 1: Read Initial Alert | Read Full Report.
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Tensions Escalate Between North And South Korea, US Worried About Increase In Nuclear Threats, Cooperation Between Adversaries - National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said that the United States is worried about the rising nuclear threat, including the increase in cooperation between Russia, China, North Korea, and Iran.
SEOUL - The South Korean Presidential Office said that the country is set to begin broadcasting propaganda over the country’s border with North Korea in response to the recent launches of trash and feces-filled balloons into South Korea, adding that it may be difficult for North Korea to endure, but will deliver “messages of light and hope to the North Korean military and citizens”.
"We make it clear that the responsibility for any escalation of tension between the two Koreas will lie entirely with North Korea," the Presidential Office added.
During an emergency meeting by the South Korean National Security Council (NSC), the members stated that attempts by Pyongyang to raise public concerns and instigate confusion are “unacceptable”. The council agreed to take “corresponding measures” against the recent escalatory actions by North Korea
“The government will maintain a firm and thorough state of readiness against any provocations from North Korea to ensure public safety and national security," it stated.
330 More Trash-Filled Balloons Spotted By South Korea On Saturday
Since Saturday, 330 more trash-filled balloons were detected by the South Korean military with over 80 of the balloons landing within South Korea, according to South Korean media.
Last month, and last week North Korea immediately began sending over 1,000 trash and feces-filled balloons into South Korea.
North Korea began sending the balloons over its border with South Korea after it announced “tit-for-tat action” in response to anti-Pyongyang propaganda pamphlets that have been sent to North Korea by South Korean activists, which South Korean media says are mainly from North Korean defectors and “conservative activists” to help encourage North Koreans to rise against the North Korean leadership.
First Time Since 2017 South Korea Broadcasts Propaganda Over Its Border To The North
This will be the first time since 2017 that South Korea blared propaganda over its border with the North. The last time the South resumed its propaganda campaign over its border was after Pyongyang carried out its 6th nuclear test on September 3rd, 2017, which North Korea said was a hydrogen bomb.
There was an incident in 2014 that occurred after North Korean forces fired anti-aircraft rounds at propaganda balloons carrying leaflets criticizing Pyongyang. The balloons were launched from Paju.
After North Korea fired at the balloons, which were sent by South Korean activists, and included North Korean defectors, South Korea returned fire after warning the North of its intentions.
“Our military first broadcast a warning and then fired 40 machine-gun rounds toward a North Korean guard post,” a spokesman stated at the time, adding, “We remain vigilant, carefully watching the situation.” North Korean Leader’s Sister Warns Of “New Responses” Against South Korea, US Worried About Rising Nuclear Threats And Cooperation Between Russia, China, North Korea, Iran: Read more | See All Reports.
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US Holds Joint Bombing Drills In South Korea For First Time In 7 Years - The last such bomber drill by the United States within South Korea was 7 years ago, in 2017, and is being held amid heightened tensions between North and South Korea.
SEOUL - The United States and South Korea held joint bombing drills with at least one B-1B bomber on Wednesday for the first time in 7 years, according to South Korea's defense ministry.
During the drills, the B-1B dropped Joint Direct Attack Munitions as they were escorted by South Korean fighter jets. South Korean F-15Ks also participated in the live-fire bomber drills along with U.S. F-35B and F-16 jets.
The statement did not mention the number of American B-1B bombers participating in the exercise which took place amid heightened tensions between North and South Korea.
The last such bomber drill by the United States within South Korea was 7 years ago, in 2017, and is being held shortly after North Korea sent a large number of trash and feces-filled balloons into South Korea, and as Pyongyang recently carried out GPS jamming attacks on the South.
The South Korean defense ministry said, "Under close coordination between South Korea and the United States, this exercise took place with a focus on implementing the U.S. extended deterrence commitment and strengthening the combined defense posture". USINDOPACOM Commander Visits South Korea, Extra Data/Fact Sheets: Read More.
26 Chinese Military Aircraft, 10 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan June 5th, 2024 - The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels around the island remains highly elevated.
Of the military aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft and drones, 19 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "26 PLA aircraft and 10 PLAN vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 19 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern ADIZ. [Taiwanese Armed Forces] have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."
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China Accuses Philippines Of Pointing Guns At Chinese Coast Guard, Philippines Denies Accusations, Says China Seized Philippine Supplies - Philippines: "Chinese have no authority or right to confiscate the [Philippine] supply packages".
SPRATLY ISLANDS - After China accused at least two Philippine men on the grounded BRP Sierra Madre vessel of pointing guns at Chinese Coast Guard officers patrolling waters near Ren'ai Jiao [The Second Thomas Shoal], the Philippines said that while the soldiers aboard the vessel have a right to defend themselves, none of them pointed guns deliberately at any Chinese officers.
The incident in question was said to have occurred by Chinese state-run media on May 19th while the Philippine Navy transported supplies to military personnel stationed at the grounded vessel.
Although China sees the territory where the vessel is grounded as Chinese territorial waters, the Spratly Island chain is contested by multiple nations, including: China, Brunei, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, Vietnam.
Philippines: 2 Chinese Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats Came Within Meters Of Philippine Forces, Seized Philippine Supply Package, Blocked Evacuation Of Sick Soldier: Read Full Report | Reports On Philippines.
42 Chinese Military Aircraft Spotted Around Taiwan, Japan Reports Scrambling Jets In Response To "Violation Of Airspace" - Japan reported airspace violations in multiple instances, one of which was in the Sea of Okhotsk and East China Sea, after which it scrambled fighter jets.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 42 Chinese military aircraft, 8 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels, and 4 Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were spotted operating around the island of Taiwan on June 4th, 2024.
Japan also reported airspace violations in multiple instances, one of which was in the Sea of Okhotsk and East China Sea, after which it scrambled fighter jets from the Air Self Defense Force's Northern Air Force and other units.
Initially 19 Chinese Military Aircraft Spotted, Later 23 Spotted Around Island:
Initially, 19 Chinese military aircraft were spotted, 17 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Later, 23 Chinese military aircraft were spotted, of which 16 crossed the Taiwan Strait's median line and entered the northern, central, and southwestern parts of the island's ADIZ. Full report, Statements By Taiwanese, Japanese Ministry of Defense: Read more.
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North Korea Says It Sent 3,500 Balloons Into South Korea - North Korea says it will stop sending balloons into South Korea, but that if the South continues to scatter anti-Pyongyang leaflets, North Korea will respond with "a hundred times the amount".
PYONGYANG - North Korea says that from the night of May 28th to June 2nd, the country scattered 15 tons of wastepaper (also translated toilet paper) over its border with South Korea, which it says was carried out using over 3,500 balloons "of various sorts".
The statement went on to say that the country will not send any more garbage-laden balloons over its border with South Korea, but that if the South continues to scatter anti-Pyongyang leaflets, North Korea will respond with "a hundred times the amount of scattered leaflets".
The South Korean National Security Council (NSC) came to a decision on Monday to suspend the country’s 2018 inter-Korean reduction pact with North Korea until “mutual trust is restored,” according to South Korean media, in response.
After holding a meeting on the “provocations” by North Korea, the South Korean presidential office released a statement that said, “The attendees decided to submit a proposal to suspend the entire effectiveness of the September 19 Military Agreement until mutual trust between the two Koreas is restored”.
"This measure will enable military training near the Military Demarcation Line, which has been restricted by the agreement, and allow for more adequate and immediate responses to North Korean provocations. The government will take all necessary measures to protect the lives and safety of our citizens.”
Although North Korea claimed it sent 3,500 balloons into South Korea, South Korean media has only reported the presence of nearly 1,000 balloons within its territory. Additional Statements/Data: Read More.
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Pyongyang Sends Another 600 Trash Balloons Into South Korea, Seoul To Resume Blaring Propaganda Over Border With Loudspeakers - Seoul intends to resume deploying loudspeakers at its border with the North and blare propaganda as a response to the hundreds of feces and trash-filed balloons sent over the border into the South. North Korea Warns Against US Reconnaissance Aircraft Launched From Japan.
SEOUL - U.S. and South Korean officials have denounced the latest move by North Korea to send 600 more balloons filled with trash into South Korea, just days after Pyongyang sent over 260 trash and feces-filled balloons into the country.
South Korean media reported that South Korea's presidential National Security Council (NSC) has the intention to "resume" its propaganda campaign in which it will deploy loudspeakers at its border with the North and blare propaganda as a response to the 600 balloons sent over the border into the South.
The NCS will meet on Sunday afternoon, with National Security Adviser Jang Ho-jin presiding over the meeting, according to South Korean news agency Yonhap, which reports it will be the first time an NSC meeting will be held in response to the "balloon provocation".
"Loudspeakers against North Korea are ready to resume at any time," the news agency cited a source within the South Korean military as saying.
The latest balloons to enter South Korea from the North were carrying various pieces of trash, including cigarette butts, plastic bags, and pieces of paper, just like the first balloons that were sent over, according to the South Korean military which made no mention of feces this time around.
Pyongyang began sending the balloons over its border with South Korea in what it says was "tit-for-tat action" in response to anti-Pyongyang propaganda pamphlets sent over into North Korea from South Korean activists.
On May 29th, North Korean state-run media reported that the United States had launched an RC-135U reconnaissance plane from Japan near North Korea's southern border. The statement said the North has no choice but to take “Anti-DPRK” aerial spying by the US and "hostile forces" more seriously.
US, South Korean Defense Ministers: Actions By North Korea "Reckless", North Warns Against US Reconnaissance Aircraft Being Launched From Japan: Read More.
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North Korea Reports Firing Off 18 Missiles After South Korea, Japan Report Launches - 18 different ballistic missiles were fired at once, which North Korea said shows that the country, “will not hesitate to carry out a preemptive attack by invoking the right to self-defense”.
Although North Korea called the missiles fired a “salvo” without reporting how many there were, photos the country’s state media posted show 18 different ballistic missiles being fired at once, which the North said shows that the country, “will not hesitate to carry out a preemptive attack by invoking the right to self-defense”.
A statement released by North Korean state media said that South Korea “Committed a hideous act of infringing upon the sovereignty of the DPRK that can never be overlooked by staging a clumsy counteraction of [a] dangerous armed demonstration against the exercise of [the] legitimate sovereign right of the DPRK,” using the formal name for North Korea “DPRK” which stands for the Democratic People's Republic of Korea.
The statement went on to say, “In this regard, the super-large multiple rocket sub-units conducted the power demonstration firing aiming at them for ensuring the sovereignty and security of the state with powerful and overwhelming means of war and clearly showing the DPRK's corresponding will not to hesitate to carry out a preemptive attack by invoking the right to self-defense at any time when the enemies attempt to use military force against the DPRK.”
It then said that North Korean leader Kim Jong Un gave the order to organize the “power demonstration firing” directly, and said that the leader “guided it on the spot”.
South Korea and Japan Reported On The Launch, The Number Of Launches Were Uncertain. North: Launches Retaliatory In Nature: Read Full Report | Read All Reports On North Korea.
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38 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels, 4 CCG Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 30th, 2024 - The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval, Coast Guard forces spotted around the island remains highly elevated.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 38 Chinese military aircraft, 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels, and 4 Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on May 30th, 2024.
Of the military aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft and drones, 28 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "38 PLA aircraft, 7 PLAN vessels, and 4 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 28 of the aircraft crossed the median line and entered our northern and southwestern ADIZ.
We have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."
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North Korea Launches More Than 12 Ballistic Missiles Into Sea - Update: South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff reported that it had detected more than 12 suspected short-range ballistic missiles launched near the North Korean capital of Pyongyang toward the sea.
It added that the South Korean military has increased both surveillance and vigilance and is closely sharing data on the launches with the United States and Japan.
North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile - North Korea Launches Ballistic Missile after dropping trash and manure into South Korea via Balloons in "tit-for-tat Action".
Japanese Prime Minister’s Office: "[North Korea related/Prime Minister's instructions] Regarding the missile launch by North Korea, the Prime Minister said:
1. Make every effort to gather and analyze information and provide prompt and accurate information to the public.
2 Thorough safety confirmation of aircraft, ships, etc."
3. Prepare for unexpected situations and be fully prepared. Instructions on the following three points (instructions at 6:19).
North Korea Flies Over 260 Balloons Full Of Trash and Manure Into South Korea In Tit-For-Tat Move - In a tit-for-tat move, North Korea has flown over 260 balloons filled with trash and manure over its border with South Korea.
PYONGYANG/SEOUL - In a tit-for-tat move, North Korea has flown over 260 balloons filled with trash and manure over its border with South Korea, according to the South Korean military, after the North promised “tit-for-tat action” for the scattering of anti-Pyongyang leaflets by South Korea near North Korea’s border.
South Korean media reported that the anti-Pyongyang leaflets dropped by South Korea were flown by South Korean “activists”.
An emergency alert was sent out by South Korean authorities to around 20 different counties and cities in the Gyeonggi Province near the South Korean capital of Pyongyang and five counties in the Gangwon Province according to the South Korean Ministry of the Interior and Safety that said:
“Suspicious objects presumed to be North Korean leaflets have been identified in the front-line areas. The public is advised to refrain from outdoor activities and to report any unidentified objects to the military or police.”
In another message sent to residents living in the Gangwon Province, the suspicious objects were said to be “shaped like a white balloon”.
A statement by the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff said on Wednesday, “North Korea has been disseminating balloons since last night in the ROK. Our military has been … prepared to respond to such anti-ROK leaflet dissemination, and prepared measures for our people’s safety in advance in cooperation with ... police and local authorities.” North Korea: South Not Entitled To Criticize North: Read more.
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Attempt To Put Second Reconnaissance Satellite Into Orbit By North Korea Ends In Failure - The failed rocket is an attempt by North Korea to put a second reconnaissance satellite into orbit around the Earth.
PYONGYANG - North Korean state-run media has reported a failed launch of a reconnaissance satellite it dubbed "Malligyong-1-1" on May 27th aboard the "new-type satellite carrier rocket" at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in Cholsan County of North Phyongan Province in North Korea.
The statement was released after South Korean and Japanese officials reported that a launch by North Korea appeared to have ended in failure. The South's Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) reported, "North Korea fired the projectile on a southern path off its west coast at around 10:44 p.m. (1344 GMT)".
It added that it detected debris coming from the rocket which fell into the Yellow Sea (aka North Sea) two minutes after it was launched.
Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi said of the launch, "These launches are in violation of relevant security council resolutions and are a serious matter concerning the safety of our people".
The Deputy director general of North Korea's National Aerospace Technology Administration (NATA) said, "The launch of the new satellite carrier rocket failed when it exploded in mid-air during the flight of the first stage".
The U.S. military released a statement on the launch, which it used "ballistic missile technology, which, is a brazen violation of multiple unanimous UN Security Council resolutions".
North Korea cited the vice general director of NATA as saying that the launch failed "due to the air blast of the new-type satellite carrier rocket during the first-stage flight".
The statement cited experts who it said examined the field headquarters of the "non-permanent preparatory committee for launching satellites," and said that the cause of the accident "is attributable to the reliability of operation of the newly developed liquid oxygen + petroleum engine".
The statement released by North Korea's state-run media added that other causes, "will be examined".
North Korea's Attempt To Put Second Reconnaissance Satellite Into Orbit Ended in Failure: The failed rocket is an attempt by North Korea to put a second reconnaissance satellite into orbit around the Earth. The first satellite, named Malligyong-1 was placed into orbit in February, but the satellite's capabilities are not yet known.
The country put the satellite into orbit after multiple failed attempts, after which its state-run media claimed it had taken photos of the Pentagon and the White House, but did not publicly release any of the images it claimed to have taken. Read Full Report | Read All Reports
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21 Chinese Military Aircraft, 11 PLAN Vessels, 4 CCG Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 27th, 2024 - The number of military aircraft and vessels operating around the island remains highly elevated.
TAIPEI - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported 21 Chinese military aircraft, 11 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels, and 4 Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels operating around the island of Taiwan on May 27th, 2024.
The number of military aircraft and vessels operating around the island remains highly elevated. Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft and drones, 10 of which entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "21 PLA aircraft, 11 PLAN vessels, and 4 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. 10 of the aircraft entered Taiwan's southwestern and southeastern ADIZ. [Taiwanese Armed Forces] have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."
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7 Chinese Military Aircraft 14 PLAN Vessels, 4 Chinese Coast Guard Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 26th, 2024 - TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 7 Chinese Military Aircraft, 14 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels, and 4 Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on May 26th, 2024. The number of Chinese vessels around the island remain elevated despite Chinese drills around the island ended.
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "7 PLA aircraft, 14 PLAN vessels, and 4 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. (UTC+8) today. [Taiwanese Armed Forces] have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."
North Korea Accuses US, South Korea Of Flying Reconnaissance Aircraft, Dropping Leaflets, Promises "Tit-For-Tat Action" - North Korea: The scattering of leaflets using balloons is "psychological warfare", and a “dangerous provocation” that can be “utilized for a specific military purpose”.
PYONGYANG - North Korea has accused the United States and South Korea of “openly intensifying” what it describes as “hostile air espionage” against North Korea by flying reconnaissance “spy” planes on a daily basis, scattering leaflets using balloons near the North Korean border, and intrusions of the country’s maritime border, which it claims is being done under the pretext of mobile patrols.
It said that the United States and South Korea is using “various spy means” and intensifying '“hostile air espionage” against North Korea, including, “16 strategic reconnaissance planes of the U.S. Air Force, five RC-135s and eleven U-2Ss, were involved in air espionage against the DPRK from May 13 to 24,” Kim Kang Il, vice-minister of National Defense of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea said.
He added, “Notably, the U.S. Air Force mobilized three RC-135s from May 20 to 23”. North Korea: Hostile Military espionage And Military Drills Root Cause Of Ever Escalating Regional Military Tensions: Read Full Report | All Reports On North Korea.
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62 Chinese Military Aircraft, 27 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 25th, 2024 - The number of military aircraft and naval forces spotted around Taiwan remains unprecedented as tensions in the region escalate, and as China carries out “Joint Sword-2024A” drills around the island.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 62 Chinese military aircraft and 27 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on May 25th, 2024.
The number of both military aircraft and naval forces surrounding the island remains unprecedented as tensions in the region escalate, and as China carries out “Joint Sword-2024A” military drills around the island of Taiwan which it says is “punishment” and in retaliation for “separatists acts of Taiwan independence”.
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island, 47 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's southwestern, southeastern, and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
US Forces Stand Ready, Postured As China Says Provoked By "Taiwan Independence" Will Continue Actions Until "Reunification" - Chinese Foreign Ministry: Taiwan independence forces will be left with their heads broken and blood flowing after colliding with China achieving complete unification. US Forces Stand Ready, Postured. China announces "countermeasures" against US defense corporations and individuals. US calls for Taiwan to participate in UN World Health Assembly meetings despite Beijing's objections. Read Full Report | Read All Reports On Taiwan
BEIJING/TAIPEI - U.S. Indo-Pacific Command released a statement saying that its forces “stand ready and postured” as China carries out “Joint Sword-2024A” military drills around the island of Taiwan which it says is “punishment” and in retaliation for “separatists acts of Taiwan independence”. Beijing also warned against interference and provocation by “external forces”.
The drills, which began to be carried out three days after the inauguration speech by Taiwan’s new President Lai Ching-te, which was said by Beijing to be a “confession of independence”, were carried out by Chinese forces around the island of Taiwan and simulated the ability to “seize” comprehensive battlefield control.
China warned that it will continue to increase its “countermeasures” one step further until it completes the reunification of the island of Taiwan with mainland China.
Chinese defense ministry spokesman Qu Qian said on Friday that Taiwan’s new President Lai, “has seriously challenged the one-China principle... pushing our compatriots in Taiwan into a perilous situation of war and danger”.
"Every time 'Taiwan independence' provokes us, we will push our countermeasures one step further, until the complete reunification of the motherland is achieved," he said.
Chinese Forces Testing Capability To Seize Power And Control Key Territories
The Chinese Eastern Theater Command began carrying out military drills dubbed "Joint Sword-2024A" around the island of Taiwan starting at 7:45 in the morning on Thursday and involving vessels and aircraft closing in on targets around the island of Taiwan.
The forces are testing their "capability of joint seizure of power, joint strikes and control of key territories," Spokesman for the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Li Xi said on Friday.
Naval Senior Captain Li Xi, spokesperson for the Chinese PLA Eastern Theater Command released a statement on May 23rd, that the PLA Eastern Theater Command had carried out: Sea assault Drills; Land strike Drills; Air defense Drills; Anti-submarine Drills in the airspace (North/South Of Taiwan); Anti-submarine Drills in the waters (North/South Of Taiwan).
The drills, the Chinese military said, were “a bid to test the multi-domain coordination and joint strike capabilities of the theater command's troops”.
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49 Chinese Aircraft, 19 PLAN Vessels, 7 Coast Guard Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 24th, 2024 - Taiwan said it's "Tightly monitoring" the Chinese forces in the region as Chinese Forces carry out “Joint Li Chien-2024A” drills around the island for the second day.
TAIPEI - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported 49 Chinese military aircraft, 19 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels, and 7 Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessels around the island of Taiwan on May 24th, 2024.
Taiwan's MOD said it's "Tightly monitoring" the Chinese forces in the region as Chinese forces carry out “Joint Li Chien-2024A” drills around the island for the second day.
Of the military aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft, 35 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "49 PLA aircraft, 19 PLAN vessels, and 7 CCG vessels operating around Taiwan were detected up until 6 a.m. today. 35 of the aircraft crossed the median line of Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's SW ADIZ. [Taiwanese Armed Forces] have monitored the situation and responded accordingly."
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49 Chinese Military Aircraft Spotted Around Taiwan On May 23rd, 2024 As China Carries Out "Joint Li Chien-2024A" Drills - Taiwan's MOD released a statement condemning the drills as jeopardizing regional peace and security, and said that they stand ready.
TAIPEI - Taiwan's Ministry of Defense reported 49 Chinese military aircraft operating around the island of Taiwan on May 23rd, 2024 as China continues to carry out “Joint Li Chien-2024A” military drills to the northern, southern, eastern, and western parts of the island.
Taiwan's MOD released a statement condemning the drills as jeopardizing regional peace and security, and said that they stand ready "with firm will and restraint" in light of the ongoing drills around the island.
"We seek no conflicts, but we will not shy away from one. We have the confidence to safeguard our national security," it said, adding, "We call for the international community to condemn PRC’s irrational action."
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense said, "WE CONDEMN PLA Eastern Theater's announcement of “Joint Li Chien-2024A” jeopardizing regional peace and stability. WE STAND READY with firm will and restraint. We seek no conflicts, but we will not shy away from one. We have the confidence to safeguard our national security.
In the face of PLA pressure, our service members stand vigilant. [Taiwanese Armed Forces] are prepared. We seek no conflicts, but we will not shy away from one to ensure our nation’s safety and protect our beautiful homeland.
The CCP’s military exercises, which highlight its hegemony mindset, have undermined regional peace and stability. The ROC Armed Forces stand ready to defend our country. We seek no conflicts, but we will not shy away from one.
We have the capacity and confidence to ensure our security and defend our sovereignty. At the same time, we call for the international community to condemn PRC’s irrational action."
Taiwan's Ministry of Defense also said, "Overall 49 PLA aircraft in various types(including SU-30, J-16, KJ-500 etc.) were detected from 0720hr today. Out of which, 35 crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the north, central and southwest parts of Taiwan’s ADIZ in conducting “Joint Sword-2024A” drill".
China Holds Military Drills Around Taiwan As "Stern Warning" Against Outside Interference - State-run media said the purpose of the drills is to serve as "strong punishment" and a "stern warning" for outside interference.
BEIJING - The Chinese Eastern Theater Command has begun carrying out military drills dubbed "Joint Sword-2024A" around the island of Taiwan starting at 7:45 in the morning on Thursday and involving vessels and aircraft closing in on targets around the island of Taiwan.
Chinese Military Services To Participate: Army, Navy, Air Forces, Rocket Force:
Areas where the drills are being carried out: Taiwan Straits; North of Taiwan; South of Taiwan; East of Taiwan; Around Kinmen; Around Matsu; Around Wuqiu; Around Dongyin.
Spokesman for the PLA's Eastern Theater Command Li Xi said that military services involved in the drills include the: Army, Navy, Air Force, and the theater command's Rocket Force.
Chinese state-run media reports that the drills will be centered around joint sea-air combat-readiness patrol, joint seizure of comprehensive battlefield control, and joint precision strikes on key targets around the island of Taiwan, and to test the command's combat capabilities.
State-run media also said the purpose of the drills is to serve as "strong punishment" and a "stern warning" for outside interference and "provocation by external forces", citing the spokesman for the Chinese theater command.
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China: Inauguration Speech By New Taiwanese President "Confession Of Taiwan Independence", Beijing Must Take "Countermeasures" - Head of Indo-Pacific Command: The Chinese President has told the military to be prepared to execute an attack on Taiwan by 2027.
BEIJING/TAIPEI - After the inauguration of the new Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te, Beijing said that the speech made by Lai could be described as a "confession of Taiwan independence" and said that Beijing "must take countermeasures" in response and "punish them".
In April, Admiral John Aquilino, commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command repeated earlier warnings by other senior U.S. officials that said Chinese President Xi Jinping has told his military to be prepared to execute an attack on Taiwan by 2027.
Aquilino's comments echoed previous warnings by other officials. In 2023, United States Air Force General Mike Minihan who serves as head of the United States Air Force's Air Mobility Command said in a leaked memo that he believed the U.S. would be at war with China by 2025.
China's Taiwan Affairs Office said that Beijing "Must take countermeasures and penalize the DPP authorities for colluding with external forces in their provocations for independence".
China: Lai Has Taken A More Radical Stance, We Must Counteract And Punish Taiwan: "In response to the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) authorities' collusion with external forces to provoke and seek independence, we must counteract and punish them." China Responds To Statement By US Indo-Pacific Command Commander That The PLA Will Complete Preparations For Attack On Taiwan Before 2027: Read Full Report | All Reports On China/Taiwan.
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18 Chinese Military Aircraft, 4 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On May 18th, 2024 - The number of Chinese military aircraft spotted around the island continues to be highly elevated as the May 20th Taiwanese Presidential inauguration approaches.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 18 Chinese military aircraft and 4 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on May 18th, 2024.
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted today, there were fighter aircraft and drones, 12 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into the island's northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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North Korea Fires Multiple Short-Range Ballistic Missiles Toward Sea Of Japan - SEOUL - North Korea fired multiple short-range ballistic missiles (SRBM) off its eastern coast toward the East Sea (Sea of Japan) on Friday, according to the South Korean military.
The missiles traveled for around 186 miles before falling into the sea, according to the South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff which said it shared data on the launch with the United States and Japan and currently analyzing the missile perimeters.
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27 Chinese Military Aircraft, 7 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan April 16th, 2024 - The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels spotted around the island continues to be highly elevated as Taiwanese Presidential inauguration approaches.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 27 Chinese military aircraft and 7 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on April 16th, 2024.
The number of Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels spotted around the island continues to be highly elevated as Taiwan’s Presidential inauguration approaches for the new President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Meiqin to be held on May 20th, 2024.
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted there were fighter jets, drones, and a helicopter, 19 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Taiwan tasked CAP aircraft, Navy vessels, and land-based missile systems to respond to the Chinese activities around the island.
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Chinese Air, Naval Forces Edge Closer To Taiwan As Presidential Inauguration Approaches - Taiwanese authorities are currently tracking an increase in patrols by the Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) near Kinmen island located near China's mainland.
TAIPEI - As Taiwan gets ready to inaugurate its new President Lai Ching-te, Chinese military aircraft are edging closer to the island, and even carrying out “joint combat readiness patrols” in the region with its warships simulating attacks on vessels entering the Taiwan Strait which China claims as its own territory but is seen by the United States as international waters.
The inagauration for the new President Lai Ching-te and Vice President Hsiao Meiqin is set for May 20th. Political scientist at Soochow University in Taiwan Chen Fang-yu said, “In the short term, Beijing is trying to see how the new Taiwanese government under Lai may respond to its pressure campaign”.
He added, “At the same time, the Chinese government is attempting to change the status quo across the Taiwan Strait when Taipei is focusing on the inauguration”.
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry reported that it had spotted 45 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels around the island of Taiwan on May 15th, 2024, 26 of which it said crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and enterd into the island’s northern and southwestern Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ).
Director General of Taiwan’s National Security Bureau, Tsai Ming-yen spoke to Tawanese lawmakers on May 1st that the Chinese military have been carrying out new tactics during its joint patrols near the island, including staging patrols during the night, and incorporating the use of landing ships and minesweepers during the exercises. Taiwanese Authorities Tracking Increase In Patrols By China Read Report | See All Reports.
45 Chinese Military Aircraft, 6 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan On May 15th, 2024 - The number of military aircraft spotted around the island today is greatly elevated.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 45 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on May 15th, 2024.
Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted there were "main and auxiliary fighter aircraft and UAVs [drones]", 26 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into Taiwan's northern and southwestern air defense identification zone (ADIZ). Full Report On The Chinese Military And Naval Activities Around The Island: Read Alert | Read All Alerts.
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11 Chinese Military Aircraft, 8 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 12th, 2024 As Taiwan Carries Out Live-Fire Drills - Yesterday 15 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels were also spotted around the island of Taiwan.
TAIPEI - 11 Chinese military aircraft and 8 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on May 12th, 2024 as Taiwan carried out live-fire military exercises which included MK-82 bombs and laser guided weaponry.
Yesterday 15 Chinese military aircraft and 6 PLAN vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan, 9 of which crossed over the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered into Taiwan's southwestern air defense identification zone (ADIZ). Full Report On The Chinese Military Activities Around The Island, Live Fire Drills By Taiwanese Forces:Read Report | Read All Reports.
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23 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan, US 7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait - On May 9th 23 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan. On May 8th a 7th Fleet Destroyer Transited Taiwan Strait.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 23 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on May 9th, 2024. The number of military aircraft spotted today is highly elevated, while the number of PLAN Vessels is slightly elevated.
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Halsey (DDG 97) conducted a routine Taiwan Strait transit on May 8 through "waters where high-seas freedoms of navigation and overflight apply in accordance with international law". Spotted Forces Around Taiwan | US 7th Fleet Destroyer Transits Taiwan Strait.
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26 Chinese Military Aircraft, 5 PLAN Vessels Spotted Around Taiwan May 3rd, 2024 - Of the Chinese military aircraft spotted there were fighter aircraft, 17 of which in total crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait.
TAIPEI - According to Taiwan's Ministry of Defense 26 Chinese military aircraft and 5 PLA Navy (PLAN) vessels were spotted around the island of Taiwan on May 3rd, 2024.
The Chinese military aircraft spotted included fighter aircraft, 17 of which crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered the island's northern and southwestern air defense identification zone (ADIZ). Full Report And Supporting Documentation On The Chinese Military Activities Around The Island: Read Full Report | Read All Alerts.
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US State Department List Of Level 4: Do Not Travel Advisories - U.S. State Department/Travel: Level 4: Do Not Travel advisories: Read Report | Read All Reports.
South Korea Raises Terrorism Alert Level Amidst Threats By North Korea - South Korea raised their terror watch alert status to the second-highest level due to a “high possibility of a terrorist attack," by North Korea against South Korean officials.
SEOUL - The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs released a statement saying that they have raised their terror watch alert status to the second-highest level of their 4-tier alert system due to a “high possibility of a terrorist attack," by North Korea against South Korean officials.
According to the statement by Seoul, the decision to raise the alert level was made during a meeting of South Korea’s Counter Terrorism Center due to intelligence recently received by the country that North Korea is planning to target South Korean diplomats.
Although the statement by South Korea's MoFA didn't go into detail about the threat, the targeted diplomatic missions include the country's Embassies in Cambodia, Laos, Vietnam, and its consulates in Vladivostok, Eastern Russia, and Shenyang, Northeastern China.
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