China expands seabed mapping operations with military implications

China has carried out an extensive underwater mapping campaign across the Pacific, Indian, and Arctic oceans, building detailed knowledge of seabed conditions that analysts say could support future submarine warfare against the United States and its allies, according to a Reuters investigation. The......

Taiwan opposition leader says improving China ties doesn’t mean being anti-US

Taiwan’s opposition leader, Cheng Li-wun, emphasized on Monday that enhancing relations with Beijing does not require being hostile toward the United States. Speaking at the Taiwan Foreign Correspondents’ Club, Cheng highlighted the importance of stable cross-strait relations for Taiwan’s......

Vietnam's Communist Party wins nearly 97% of assembly seats

Vietnam’s Communist Party of Vietnam has secured nearly 97% of the 500 seats in the National Assembly of Vietnam, according to official results released on March 22. The party won 482 seats, maintaining its overwhelming control over the legislature. Voter turnout reportedly exceeded 99%, consistent......

Political and economic research in 2025 focuses on resilience and sustainability

Research in political science and economics in 2025 reflects a strong shift toward interdisciplinary methods that combine quantitative analysis with practical policy challenges. Scholars are increasingly addressing issues such as sustainability, global governance, and equitable growth, shaped by lessons......

Trump seeks to delay Xi summit as Iran war reshapes priorities

US President Donald Trump said he has requested a one month delay to his planned summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, citing the ongoing war with Iran as the reason for remaining in Washington. Speaking at the White House, Trump said he wanted to travel to China but considered it necessary to stay......

China and Vietnam to launch first “3+3” ministerial strategic dialogue

China and Vietnam are set to hold their first joint meeting bringing together ministers responsible for foreign affairs, defense, and internal security, marking a new step in the strategic relationship between the two neighboring countries. The meeting, scheduled to take place in Vietnam next week,......

Iran warns oil could reach $200 as attacks disrupt shipping in Hormuz

Iran’s military leadership warned that global oil prices could surge to $200 per barrel as Iranian forces intensified attacks on commercial shipping near the Strait of Hormuz, escalating a maritime crisis that threatens one of the world’s most critical energy routes. Ebrahim Zolfaqari, spokesperson......

U.S. lawmakers warn of potential ground troop deployment in Iran

Democratic U.S. senators have voiced serious concerns over the possibility that President Donald Trump may deploy American ground forces in Iran, citing heightened risks due to Russian support for Tehran’s military operations. Senator Jeanne Shaheen of New Hampshire highlighted that Russia is......

Xi calls for stronger political loyalty and anti-corruption efforts in China’s military

President Xi Jinping has called on China’s armed forces to reinforce their loyalty to the ruling party and intensify efforts to eliminate corruption within the military ranks. According to reports from state media, the Chinese leader stressed that the military must remain firmly aligned with the......

OpenAI scrambles to repair damage after rushed US military deal backlash

OpenAI is facing heavy criticism in the United States and abroad after signing a fast‑tracked contract with the US Department of Defense to deploy its AI models on classified military networks, a move that many users, employees, and civil society groups saw as opportunistic and careless. The agreement......

AI in warfare: why military decision-making is the most critical risk

The rapid integration of artificial intelligence into military command structures is reshaping how wars are planned, launched, and conducted, but experts warn that the most critical danger lies in delegating key decisions to machines that do not understand escalation, proportionality, or de-escalation......

Jimmy Lai drops appeal against 20 year prison sentence in Hong Kong

Jimmy Lai, the 78 year old founder of the now closed Hong Kong newspaper Apple Daily, has decided not to appeal his conviction or his 20 year prison sentence under Beijing’s national security law, his legal team confirmed Friday, bringing one of the city’s most closely watched legal cases......

US Iran conflict fuels fears of strategic overstretch with China

The escalating US and Israeli campaign against Iran is prompting fresh warnings that Washington risks overextending its military at the expense of its stated priority of deterring China in the Indo-Pacific. President Donald Trump has said the strikes launched on 28 February will continue as long as necessary,......

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