Power of Siberia 2 to close deal – or re-route?
A plan to transit Russian natural gas to China via Kazakhstan has recently triggered a hot debate among Chinese pundits over the fate of the long-discussed Power of Siberia 2 project.
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U.S. will defend Japan, Taiwan if Trump wins election: H.R. McMaster
WASHINGTON -- The U.S. will remain committed to defending Japan and Taiwan even if Donald Trump returns to the White House after the November election, former national security adviser H.R. McMaster tells Nikkei, saying he thinks the former president would be "convinced of the strategic importance" of American forces in Japan for deterring China.
China criticizes US for ship’s passage through Taiwan Strait weeks before new leader takes office
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — China’s military criticized a U.S. destroyer’s passage through the Taiwan Strait less than two weeks before the island’s new president takes office and while Washington and Beijing are making uneven efforts to restore regular military exchanges.
Eva Air stewardesses lauded for bravery after breaking up mid-air scuffle between 2 men
The life of a flight attendant is not all glitz and glamour. Oftentimes, the job entails dealing with unhappy passengers with a smile on their face.
US emboldening Philippines to square off with China at sea
US Marines joined Filipino counterparts on May 5, 2024, for a mock battle at a telling location: a small, remote territory just 100 miles off the southern tip of the contested island of Taiwan.
Taiwan's export dependence on China drops to 22-year low
TAIPEI -- China accounted for 30.7% of Taiwan's exports for the first four months of the year, nearing a low last seen more than two decades ago for the island's biggest trading partner.
U.S. sends warship through Taiwan Strait ahead of presidential inauguration
TAIPEI/BEIJING (Reuters) -- A U.S. warship sailed through the narrow Taiwan Strait on Wednesday, less than two weeks before Taiwan's new president takes office, prompting an angry denunciation from Beijing.
Russia’s killer Lancet drone runs on American AI
When the Ukrainians have taken apart Russian weapons, they have found them stuffed with Western electronics, mainly American.