6 d. ago China Shows The World That Deterrence Doesn’t Need Nuclear Weapons Anymore; A Wake

China Shows The World That Deterrence Doesn’t Need Nuclear Weapons Anymore; A Wake-Up Call For Europe? OPED  EurAsian Times

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8 d. ago Taiwan’s William Lai accused of stoking fear with 2027 countdown confusion

Opposition critics have accused Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te of stoking fear on the island with his suggestion that Beijing could be preparing to take Taiwan by force by 2027. They also said that Lai’s attempt to justify a massive increase in defence spending was nudging Taiwan towards a wartime footing without consensus or clarity. The controversy erupted after Lai told a press conference on Wednesday that Beijing was pursuing a goal to “complete unification with Taiwan by force by...

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1 week ago Why Beijing Fears Religious Freedom More Than Nuclear Weapons: Former US Ambassador

Why Beijing Fears Religious Freedom More Than Nuclear Weapons: Former US Ambassador  Vision Times

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2 w. ago China’s ‘assault on religious freedom’ threatens U.S., congressional commission told

China’s ‘assault on religious freedom’ threatens U.S., congressional commission told  Catholic World Report

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2 w. ago Congress warned that China's crackdown on religious freedom is a national security threat to U.S.

Congress warned that China's crackdown on religious freedom is a national security threat to U.S.  Washington Times

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2 w. ago Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape

Faith and freedom: USCIRF Chair Vicky Hartzler shares insights on China’s religious landscape  gospelherald.com

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2 w. ago Japan To Deploy Nuclear Weapons Against China? Big ‘Nuke War’ Declaration Rattles Xi Jinping

Japan To Deploy Nuclear Weapons Against China? Big ‘Nuke War’ Declaration Rattles Xi Jinping  Times of India

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3 w. ago Beijing warns Japan after PM’s Taiwan comments fuel concerns of nuclear shift

Beijing on Friday voiced deep concern and issued a stern warning to Tokyo against shifting its non-nuclear policy, after comments by Japan’s prime minister about Taiwan sharply escalated tensions between the two countries. Sanae Takaichi, who took office on October 21, has been considering revising Japan’s long-standing non-nuclear weapons principles, Japanese media reported on Friday citing government sources. This came after Japan’s defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, publicly urged the...

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3 w. ago Beijing warns Japan after PM’s Taiwan comments fuel nuclear shift concerns

Beijing on Friday expressed deep concern and issued a stern warning to Tokyo against shifting its non-nuclear policy, after comments by the Japanese prime minister about Taiwan sharply escalated tensions. Sanae Takaichi, who took office on October 21, has been considering revising Japan’s long-standing non-nuclear weapons principles, Japanese media reported on Friday citing government sources. This came after Japan’s defence minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, urged the country to consider acquiring...

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3 w. ago Trump’s call to restart nuclear tests a reckless redefining of deterrence

US President Donald Trump’s recent call for the military to immediately restart nuclear weapons testing, apparently ending a 33-year moratorium that began under president George H.W. Bush in 1992, has sent shock waves across the globe. The announcement was made via social media moments before the much-anticipated meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, the first meeting between the...

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3 w. ago Trump’s nuclear turn risks upsetting fragile global strategic balance

US President Donald Trump’s recent call for the military to immediately restart nuclear weapons testing, apparently ending a 33-year moratorium that began under president George H.W. Bush in 1992, has sent shock waves across the globe. The announcement was made via social media moments before the much-anticipated meeting between Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Busan, South Korea, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit, the first meeting between the...

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4 w. ago China calls for fresh talks on Iran’s nuclear programme to end ‘deadlock’

China has called for further talks on Iran’s nuclear programme to get the process “back on track” after European countries reimposed sanctions on Tehran a few weeks ago. “China appreciates Iran’s recent reaffirmation that it has no intention of developing nuclear weapons, and supports Iran’s right to the peaceful use of nuclear energy,” Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told his Iranian counterpart Abbas Araghchi in a phone call on Wednesday. Wang warned there was currently a “deadlock” over the...

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4 w. ago How US Nuclear Weapons Compare to Russia and China After New Missile Tests

How US Nuclear Weapons Compare to Russia and China After New Missile Tests  Newsweek

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