China

China, Russia will use cyber to sow chaos if war starts, Pentagon says

The strategy describes China as a “broad and pervasive” cyber espionage threat and Russia as a malign online influence.

House Armed Svcs leader vows ‘resolute reaction’ if Taiwan attacked

“Know that any hostile unprovoked attack on Taiwan will result in a resolute reaction from the U.S.,” said Rob Wittman, vice chair of House Armed Services.

China lashes out over stepped-up US military aid to Taiwan

The package is modest at only $80 million, but the implications of using the Foreign Military Financing program to provide it will likely infuriate China.

China sends aircraft, ships toward Taiwan after US approves arms sale

More than 30 aircraft from the People’s Liberation Army and nine navy vessels were detected in the 24 hours between 6 a.m. Friday and 6 a.m. Saturday.

120 Marines back drill retaking an island along the South China Sea

Australian and Filipino forces, backed by U.S. Marines, practiced retaking an island seized by hostile forces.

Philippine supply boats breach a Chinese coast guard blockade

Two Philippine boats breached a Chinese coast guard blockade in the South China Sea to deliver food and other supplies to a contested shoal.

Chinese military launches drills around Taiwan

China’s Eastern Theater Command released footage of the drills online that showed soldiers running, as well as military boats and planes.

Biden brokers new defense commitments between Japan, South Korea

The U.S., Japan and South Korea agreed to instate annual military exercises, collaborate on missile defense and shore up supply chain security.

US, Japan and South Korea boost security ties over China’s objections

Details about the new “duty to consult” commitment emerged as President Joe Biden prepared to welcome South Korean and Japanese leaders to Camp David.

China appears to be building an airstrip on a disputed island

Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press appear to show construction on the island in the South China Sea.

Navy secretary rescinds ban on Naval Attachés Association events

Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro had banned personnel from associating with the group in late 2021.

Chinese defense minister to visit Russia, Belarus in show of support

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is visiting Russia and Belarus in a show of support for those nations.

Airmen prepare for a new era of medical evacuation in the Pacific

Airmen will need to fly longer, triage more illnesses and injuries in midair and work more closely with their international partners than ever before.

China sends ships and fighter jets toward Taiwan in new show of force

Taiwan's defense ministry says China sent navy ships and a large group of fighter jets toward Taiwan.

Opinion

Why the China cyber threat demands an airtight public-private response

CISA’s Shields Up program was launched in 2022 to foster information sharing about cybersecurity threats, products, and other resources.

Philippines protests China firing water cannon in disputed South China

Chinese coast guard ships fired a water cannon and blocked two Philippine navy-chartered civilian boats taking supplies to the Philippine forces.