East Asia
Biden's Taiwan Policy: Overruled by China—and the White House
The specificity of Biden's Tokyo comments clearly indicate he meant what he said.
Drifting Toward a Catastrophic American Defeat
The American system is gradually drifting into a national security system that will clearly lose a major war with Communist China.
Americans Deserve Clarity, Not Ambiguity, on China and Taiwan
If our leaders are to commit blood and treasure in Taiwan, we must know why it should matter to America.
Lloyd Austin Says China Increasing Tensions by Testing Hypersonic Weapons
The U.S. defense secretary said he was concerned about China's testing of the weapons.
We Must Act Now To Stop China's Growing Military Prowess
It is important to recognize that many in the tech world have taken a stand against the CCP.
North Korea Expanding Uranium Enrichment Plant, Satellite Photos Suggest
The expansion "probably indicates" North Korea will boost production of weapons-grade uranium, experts said.
North Korea Conducts Test of Long-Range Cruise Missile: State Media
"The efficiency and practicality of the weapon system operation was confirmed to be excellent," KCNA said.
Woke Capital's Deathly China Addiction
Nearly 50 years into our toxic relationship with China, ignorance can no longer be an excuse.
China's Communist Party at 100: No More Foreign Rescues
China's current rulers in the last few years have been fast alienating the rest of the world.
Over 600K Quarantined in Taiwan As COVID Cases Take Significant Rise
In Asian countries where coronavirus seemed to be well under control, a sudden resurgence is leading to thousands in quarantine as businesses and schools shut down again.
China Completes Subjugation of Hong Kong, Comes for America
In effect, Beijing, for all intents and purposes, ended representative governance in Hong Kong on Wednesday.
There Is No Debate: Trump Trounces Biden on Foreign Policy
The hostility of the political establishment, particularly in the realm of foreign policy, to President Trump is proportional to the challenge he poses to its power, privilege and agenda.
Wanted: A Coalition to Restrain Beijing
There is much that could be learned from the old Cold War playbook.
To Deter Communist China, Japan Must Join America as a Peer
Japan should be more than a junior partner for the U.S.
How the Hong Kong Crisis Could Reset U.S.-China Relations
The Chinese Communist Party has likely not fully thought through the ramifications of its Hong Kong power grab.
The Key Geopolitical Risks of Post-Coronavirus China
After the virus, let's not lose sight of Chinese geopolitical risks.
North Korea Reacts to Missile Launch Critics: We Didn't Agree to Stop Tests
North Korea said United Nations Security Council resolutions restricting its right to test missiles were an "insult, disregard and grave provocation" and it would not recognize them now or ever.
Trump Gives Kim Jong Un Pass on Missiles Because He Has 'Beautiful Vision'
The president said that North Korean supreme leader Kim Jong Un's trio of missile tests in the past month "are not a violation of our signed Singapore agreement."
Hong Kong Protesters Use Lasers on Police, China Troops Show Off in Video
The Chinese People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison released a clip displaying not only their guns blazing, but also warships and aircraft as part of their "anti-riot" techniques.
North Korea Shows First Images of 'Very Great' Weapon It Just Tested
North Korea's latest weapon was partially censored in these photos, but if you take Kim Jong Un's word for it, it's "an inescapable distress."
North Korea Building What May Be Largest Sub Yet with Multiple Missiles
The South Korean Defense Ministry said that North Korea's new submarine could displace more than 2,500 tons and carry up to three ballistic missiles.
China Says Hong Kong Protests Are 'Somehow the Work of the U.S.'
A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said the "the U.S. owes the world an explanation" as to its alleged role in Hong Kong and warned that "those who play fire will only get themselves burned."
China's Hypersonic Missiles: How Worried Should the U.S. Be?
U.S. military officials have warned that America is lagging behind China and Russia in hypersonic weapons development.
'Earliest Evidence' of Cannabis Smoking Found in Ancient Chinese Tomb
Humans have been cultivating the cannabis plant for thousands of years, but we know very little about when it was first used for its psychoactive properties.
North Korea Preparing to Launch Satellite Into Space
Pyongyang is barred from carrying out any launch using ballistic missile technology, including satellites.
North Korea: New Sanctions Are 'Act Of War'
Pyongyang said the restrictions were tantamount to a complete economic blockade.
Strange Pillars Found Surrounding Coffin in Mongolia
The discovery changes our understanding of power dynamics among the region's empires long ago.
Mattis: North Korea Faces 'Massive Military Response'
The defense secretary offered unequivocal support to key U.S. ally South Korea.
This Indonesian School Is Nurturing ISIS Child Jihadis
At least 12 people have traveled from the school to the Middle East to fight for ISIS.