Tag: conflict

China Will Play Major Role in Russia-Ukraine Conflict: Experts

Tensions are mounting throughout the world concerning the possibility of a war between Russia and Ukraine. One question that has experts on edge is what role China might play in such a conflict, and how such an event could set a dangerous precedent for China’s global ambitions—particularly in relation to Taiwan. Russia has demanded that…


‘Million Dollar Nomad’ Actor Produces Films on Region Contested Between India, Pakistan, and China

NEW DELHI–In a village on the India-Pakistan border where cross-border shelling is a constant source of trauma, television turned into an escape route for a child into a better world. Films played on the mind of Shoib Nikash Shah so loudly that the guns outside faded into oblivion—and hence started a quest that turned a…


Kremlin Says Probability of New Conflict in East Ukraine Still High

MOSCOW—The Kremlin said on Thursday that the probability of a new conflict in eastern Ukraine remained high and that Moscow was concerned by “aggressive” rhetoric from Kyiv and an increase in what it called provocative actions. The comments come amid Ukrainian and western concerns over a buildup of Russian troops near Ukraine. Moscow denies planning…


US Orders Non-Emergency Government Employees in Ethiopia to Leave

NAIROBI—The United States has ordered non-emergency U.S. government employees in Ethiopia to leave because of armed conflict, civil unrest and violence, its embassy in Addis Ababa said on Saturday. Denmark and Italy also asked their citizens in Ethiopia to leave while commercial flights were still available, as rebellious Tigrayan forces and their allies have advanced…


Chinese Nomads Seen in Indian Territory, Indian Nomads Restricted, After Border Conflict

NEW  DELHI—Nomads in Ladakh on India’s border with China face uncanny situations after the last year’s bloody conflict between the two countries—while they sight nomads grazing their yaks from across the border, restrictions imposed by the Indian military keep them away from their traditional pastures. A Ladakhi public servant, Kunchok Stanzin, shared with The Epoch Times…


In Beijing’s Fight With Taipei, 11 Pacific Trade Pact Countries Will Decide the Winner

The two authorities across the Taiwan Straits applied to join a trans-Pacific trade agreement. The Beijing side tried to obstruct Taiwan’s application, while Taipei defended its right to be included in the regional pact. On Sept. 22, the Chinese regime sent 24 warplanes to Taiwan Air Defense Identification Zone (ADIZ), which was understood as a…


Fed Officials to Sell Stocks to Avoid Apparent Conflict of Interest

Two Federal Reserve officials said on Thursday they would sell their individual stock holdings by the end of the month to address the appearance of conflicts of interest. Dallas Fed President Robert Kaplan and Boston Fed President Eric Rosengren issued statements saying they would invest the proceeds of those sales in diversified index funds and…


European Airlines Cancel Tel Aviv Flights Amid Escalating Conflict

LONDON—British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, and Iberia all canceled flights to Tel Aviv as European carriers joined U.S. airlines in avoiding flying to Israel amid an escalating conflict there. “The safety and security of our colleagues and customers is always our top priority, and we continue to monitor the situation closely,” British Airways said after canceling…


China Insider: CCP Arrests Netizens Who Doubt Death Toll of China-India Conflict

The CCP’s media has been publicizing at full speed victory on the India-China border and the burial ceremony of the fallen soldiers, but netizens have not been allowed to question the true number of casualties. Experts believe that the result of the CCP instigating the Sino-Indian conflict is actually a strategic failure.


The CCP’s Agenda in Kashmir

News Analysis NEW DELHI—Propelled by its geostrategic ambitions, China is silently but potently expediting a policy of unrestricted warfare in Kashmir, a region that stands witness to decades of conflict and  territory disputes between India and Pakistan, according to an expert on Kashmir. “I will say the Chinese have a much more sinister, deeper, and…