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Tesla banned from the roads in Beidaihe
China’s district of Beidaihe plans to ban Tesla EVs from its roads as of next month. From July 1, cars made by the US manufacturer will be banned from passing through the region for at least two months, a representative of the local traffic police told Reuters on Monday. The police officer did not provide […] continue reading →
China tests anti-missile system
China has successfully tested an anti-missile system. The tested system is said to be a ground-based interception system with medium-range missiles located within China’s borders, according to the Ministry of Defense in Beijing. The test was necessary for national defense and security and met expected targets, it added. However, no country should worry, it said. […] continue reading →
Sights on Taiwan? Xi approves ‘military operations other than war’
Xi Jinping issues a directive for military operations abroad. The content is not made public, the messages remain brief – but the consequences are far-reaching. In essence, foreign missions become easier to authorize, but only those that are not part of a war. continue reading →
Sipri: nuclear weapons on the rise
The worldwide nuclear arsenal will likely grow again due to current tensions and conflicts – this is the fear of scientists at the Stockholm-based peace research institute Sipri. In their annual report published on Monday, they say: “The nine nuclear-armed states-the United States, Russia, the United Kingdom, France, China, India, Pakistan, Israel and the Democratic […] continue reading →
Open clash in Singapore
At the Shangri-La Forum, China and the United States trade blows: US Secretary of Defense Austin criticizes Beijing's growing provocations, China threatens war. continue reading →
Botched charm offensive in the Pacific
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi tours the Pacific. Eight island nations in ten days. His mission: Binding these countries closer to Beijing. But his plan is met with surprisingly strong resistance. continue reading →
Beijing concerned about North Korea’s weapons tests
China is concerned about the tense situation surrounding North Korea. China’s special envoy for Korean affairs, Liu Xiaoming, stated this in Seoul on Monday. Liu has traveled to South Korea to hold talks with the Seoul government this week. Upon his arrival in Seoul, he urged that the symptoms, as well as the root cause […] continue reading →
US arms delivery to Taiwan delayed
The war in Ukraine has negatively impacted Taiwan’s defense capabilities. As the government in Taipei announced on Monday, the shipment of the first batch of US weapons for national defense will be delayed. The howitzer artillery system, expected for 2023, will reportedly not be delivered until 2026. As the South China Morning Post reported on […] continue reading →
‘The time for China’s military has come’
Eberhard Sandschneider is one of Germany's most distinguished China experts. Speaking with Michael Radunski, he discusses a possible Chinese invasion of Taiwan, the goals of the People's Liberation Army, and risks in the relationship between the United States and China. continue reading →