New China rules allow detention of foreigners in South China Sea

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China resumes work on Yellow Sea island, amid Korea's political turmoil: Report - Breaking Defense

"As you know, China keeps doing that kind of thing around Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Philippines. We are concerned and trying to know what is their intention," a Canberra-based diplomat said on condition of anonymity.

breakingdefense.com

 

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Massive WWII B-29 Bomber Base Fully Reclaimed For Future Pacific Fight

Satellite imagery shows the dramatic restoration of Tinian Island's historic North Field, a site that also presents targeting challenges for China.

www.twz.com

 

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The tiny Japanese island militarizing on Taiwan’s doorstep

A tiny island on Japan’s western frontier is now the front line in a potential clash over Taiwan.

www.defensenews.com

But the wooded mountain ranges now carry radar sites. A southern cattle ranch has been replaced with the Japanese Ground Self-Defense Force’s Camp Yonaguni. Japan and its ally, the United States, hold joint military exercises here. Plans are underway to add a new missile unit and expand a small airport and port.

 

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USAF Generals Downplay Calls For More Hardened Aircraft Shelters In Pacific Theater

USAF pushback on new hardened infrastructure comes as emphasis grows on being able to fight from bases while under attack.

www.twz.com

 

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Sounds like they are deathly afraid that the necessary (and IMHO, unavoidable) investment on infrastructure will put pressure on their procurement funds, especially with regards as to their favoured programs.

 

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Japan, China in new spat after three-way talks

Tokyo (AFP) Mar 24, 2025 - Japan and China became embroiled in a new spat on Monday with Tokyo accusing Beijing of misrepresenting its position after high-level weekend talks also involving South Korea.

www.spacewar.com

 

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Taiwan seizes unregistered Chinese refuelling boat

Taipei (AFP) Mar 23, 2025 - Taiwan said Sunday it had detained a Chinese boat suspected of illegally supplying fuel to fishing boats trespassing in Taiwanese waters, the coast guard said.

www.spacewar.com

 

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US, Japan, Philippines stage naval drills in disputed South China Sea

A Chinese military ship monitored the maneuvers off the Scarborough Shoal from a distance.

www.defensenews.com

 

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Philippines 'inevitably' involved if Taiwan invaded; As China holds large-scale naval drills

Manila (AFP) April 1, 2025 - The Philippines' military chief said Tuesday his country would inevitably be involved if neighbouring Taiwan was invaded while warning China was working to infiltrate the Filipino military and other institutions.

www.spacewar.com

 

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China Conducts 2nd Day of Exercises Around Taiwan; Naming Suggests More Drills to Come Later This Year

<p>BEIJING — The Chinese military on Wednesday conducted a second consecutive day of large-scale military drills around Taiwan, raising concerns about a potential blockade of the Taiwan Strait.</p> <p>The military’s Eastern Theater Command, which oversees the Taiwan area, said the exercises...

japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

 

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Detention of Japanese Astellas Pharma Employee in China May be Prolonged; Specific Actions that Led to Detention Not Revealed by Beijing

<p>BEIJING — A Japanese man, who was detained by Chinese authorities, will likely continue to remain in detention despite the Japanese government demanding his immediate release.</p>

japannews.yomiuri.co.jp

 

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China seizes disputed reef in the South China Sea​

https://www.ft.com/content/ae6acb23-7b09-4783-8ebb-9e88b5126361

https://twitter.com/x/status/1916189031412494735

View: https://x.com/NOELreports/status/1916189031412494735

 

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China seizes disputed island... before Philippines makes rival claim

Beijing escalates tensions in South China Sea by declaring sovereignty over land

www.telegraph.co.uk

 

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USAF Generals Downplay Calls For More Hardened Aircraft Shelters In Pacific Theater

USAF pushback on new hardened infrastructure comes as emphasis grows on being able to fight from bases while under attack.

www.twz.com

The USAF basically discredited the concept of hardened aircraft shelters with the use of precision guided munitions in the first Gulf War. Most people forget that even the SDB I supposedly has the ability to penetrate a standard concrete HAS.

 

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The USAF basically discredited the concept of hardened aircraft shelters with the use of precision guided munitions in the first Gulf War. Most people forget that even the SDB I supposedly has the ability to penetrate a standard concrete HAS.

SDB is short-range though and having to put a munition through every roof is better than wiping out the entire squadron with a cluster warhead, or taking out 3 aircraft with shrapnel and debris.