North Korea has warned of “unprecedented and strong counteractions” if the United States and South Korea proceed with their planned joint drills, according to the North Korean official mouthpiece on Thursday. The North’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson accused the United States and South Korea of trying to gain “a long-term military edge” on the Korean Peninsula,…
North Korea Warns of ‘Unprecedented’ Response to US–South Korea Joint Drills
Japan’s Ruling Bloc Agrees to Allow Shooting Down Foreign Balloons, Drones
Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party has approved a proposal to ease limitations on the military use of weapons against unmanned aircraft that violate Japanese airspace. The proposal, which was put forward by the Ministry of Defense on Thursday, would allow Japan’s Self-Defense Force (SDF) to shoot down foreign balloons and drones to protect the lives…
North Korea Fires Missile Into Japan’s Exclusive Economic Zone Amid Tensions
North Korea on Saturday fired an intercontinental ballistic missile that landed in waters within Japan’s exclusive economic zone, according to Japanese and South Korean officials, after Pyongyang warned that upcoming U.S.-South Korea military drills would lead to a strong response. Japan government spokesman Hirokazu Matsuno told reporters on Feb. 18 that North Korea “fired one ICBM-class…
Tajik Avalanche Death Toll Rises to 20
DUSHANBE—A series of avalanches has killed 10 more people in eastern Tajikistan, the Central Asian nation’s government said on Thursday, bringing the death toll over the past two days to 20 and forcing hundreds of families from their homes. Most of the avalanches hit the Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region, which borders China and Afghanistan, and where…
UN Committee Grills China Over Alleged Human Rights Abuses Against Uyghurs, Tibetans
February 18, 2023
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The Chinese delegation was grilled before the United Nations this week over China’s alleged human rights abuses against minorities in Tibet, Hong Kong, and the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region. With advocates of China’s Uyghur minority protesting loudly outside, a delegation of 40 Chinese envoys faced questions from the U.N. Committee on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights, which…
Suspected Chinese Military Officer Arrested in Florida Over Forgery Charges
February 17, 2023
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A Chinese national suspected of holding the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Chinese air force has been arrested for his involvement in a scheme to produce fake green cards, according to a federal filing. Du Zesheng, a 41-year-old dual-passport holder of both China and the Caribbean island St. Kitts and Nevis, is accused of…
Former Head of China’s Religious Affairs Barred From Taiwan for Renowned Monk’s Funeral
February 17, 2023
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World-renowned Taiwanese monk Hsing Yun passed away at age 95 on Feb. 5. Thousands of people attended his funeral on Feb. 13. However, the former head of the Chinese communist regime’s religious affairs bureau was denied entry to Taiwan for the ceremony due to his record of human rights abuses. Revered by Buddhists worldwide, Hsing…
‘Silent Killer’: Inside China’s Military Balloon Program
February 17, 2023
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Years before a gigantic white spy balloon from China captured America’s attention, a top Chinese aerospace scientist was keenly tracking the path of an unmanned airship making its way across the globe. On a real-time map, the white blimp appeared as a blinking red dot, although in real life its size was formidable, weighing several…
Inside China’s Military Balloon Program
February 17, 2023
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Years before a gigantic white spy balloon from China captured America’s attention, a top Chinese aerospace scientist was keenly tracking the path of an unmanned airship making its way across the globe. On a real-time map, the white blimp appeared as a blinking red dot, although in real life its size was formidable, weighing several…
Japan Aborts H3 Rocket Launch Following Engine Ignition Failure
The Japanese Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) was forced to abort the first-ever launch attempt of its powerful new H3 rocket on Feb. 16 after secondary booster engines failed to ignite—the latest in a series of delays that have plagued the rocket project. The test flight was conducted on Thursday evening at Japan’s Tanegashima Space Center…
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