What China’s carrier recruitment drive says about PLA Navy’s long-term ambitions

PLA’s advanced aircraft carrier Fujian transits Taiwan Strait amid military drills

The People’s Liberation Army’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian Type 003, transited the Taiwan Strait on Tuesday, a day after Taipei launched a combat readiness exercise. Song Zhongping, a military commentator and former PLA instructor, said the Fujian could be heading back to its home port in the southern island province of Hainan for a break before it headed out to the South China Sea for more training. Taiwan’s armed forces closely monitored the vessel throughout its passage using...

UK, France, Germany say Chinese 'novel' activity around Taiwan 'threatens' region

Joint statement comes day after China’s newest aircraft carrier Fujian transited Taiwan Strait

At RIMPAC, Korea’s newest warships signal navy’s growing role

At RIMPAC, Korea’s newest warships signal navy’s growing role

U-Ming signs for newcastlemax newbuilds in China

Taiwanese owner and operator U-Ming Marine Transport has signed for up to four newcastlemax newbuildings in China. The Far Eastern Group-backed company has contracted Jiangsu Hantong Ship Heavy Industry for two firm 211,000 dwt bulk carriers, with options for two more. The order has been placed through U-Ming Marine Transport Singapore, with each ship costing

China military activity rises in Western Pacific: Taiwan intel chief

Taipei, July 6 (CNA) Chinese naval activity in the western Pacific has increased, as the People's Liberation Army (PLA) enters its peak annual exercise season, Taiwan's top intelligence official said Monday, confirming an earlier warning by a senior National Security Council (NSC) official.

‘Bully’ China steps up military mobilization near Taiwan

China has posted a record of more than 110 military and coast guard ships along the first island chain, National Security Council Secretary-General Joseph Wu (吳釗燮) said Saturday. The top official posted a map on X showing the deployment of the Chinese ships from South Korea and Japan down to the Philippines and Vietnam. Wu’s []...Click to read more

In Korea, the rising tide of the semiconductor boom does not lift all boats

In Korea, the rising tide of the semiconductor boom does not lift all boats

LFG beli dua kapal pukal bernilai RM213.2 juta

PETALING JAYA: Lianson Fleet Group Berhad (LFG) menerusi anak syarikat milik penuhnya, Lianson Fleet Pte. Ltd. (LFPL) memperoleh dua kapal pukal kelas Ultramax pada harga keseluruhan AS52.32 juta (RM213.2 juta). Dalam makluman kepada Bursa Malaysia, LFG berkata, LFPL menandatangani dua memorandum perjanjian (MOA) berasingan pada 9 Julai 2026 bagi memperoleh MV Tian Mu Shan (MV ... Read more The post LFG beli dua kapal pukal bernilai RM213.2 juta appeared first on Utusan Malaysia.

Taiwan needs a ‘hornet’s nest’ of drones to deter conflict, U.S. diplomat says

The ​U.S., Taiwan's most important international backer and arms supplier, has strongly backed the government's military modernization plan ​and increased defense spending.

UK, France, and Germany Warn China Over Taiwan Strait Maritime Activities

The Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) recent China Coast Guard patrol operations in waters east of Taiwan have drawn international attention. According to Reuters, on June 24, the United Kingdom, France, and Germany issued a rare joint statement warning that China’s latest activities threaten regional stability and freedom of navigation. The three countries reaffirmed their opposition []

'Super-Efficient, R&D Focused, State-Backed': Anant Goenka Explains Why Chinese Cos Win

FICCI President Anant Goenka says China's manufacturing edge stems from relentless competition, long-term innovation bets and deep state support.

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Taiwan bans Chinese parts, now 8 of 9 vehicles cannot be used

A Taiwanese military unit that once had nine administrative vehicles at its disposal now has just one it can actually drive, according to a claim a lawmaker raised directly to the island’s defense minister this week, Taiwan’s FTV News reported. Kuomintang legislator Ma Wen-chun pressed Defense Minister Wellington Koo during a Legislative Yuan questioning session []

Trip.com Says China’s Regulatory Crackdown Is Starting to Show Up in Its Numbers

China's regulatory push is no longer just a compliance issue for Trip.com Group. It's now influencing how the company operates, and its near-term financial outlook.

Why Are We Paying to Train Future Chinese Leaders?

Why Are We Paying to Train Future Chinese Leaders?

China’s newest aircraft carrier sails through the Taiwan Strait

China's newest and most powerful aircraft carrier, the Fujian, has sailed through the Taiwan Strait, according to Taiwan's Defense Ministry

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NEW - U.S. overtakes China and becomes Taiwan's largest trading partner for the first time in 25 years, with Taiwan's overall exports +47 for the first six months of 2026 v LY.Source: https://www.mof.gov.tw/eng/singlehtml/f48d641f159a4866b1d31c0916fbcc71?cntId=fc3b187b9f744dbeb322e7760473ab01@disclosetv

China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan

China said on Saturday it had launched a new coast guard patrol ‌east of Taiwan, drawing a sharp response from Taipei after a task force last month off the island’s coast caused alarm in some Western capitals. China’s military operates almost daily around Taiwan, which Beijing views as its own territory. But China has begun using its [] The post China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Maritimo Appoints KJM Marine as Middle East and Indian Ocean Dealer

DUBAI, UAE - Media OutReach Newswire - 1 July 2026 - Maritimo has appointed KJM Marine as its exclusive dealer across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) and selected territories in the Middle East and Indian Ocean, reinforcing the Australian luxury motor yacht builder's presence in one of the ...

Is China changing tactics in West PH Sea?

Loud and nasty on social media, quiet on the waters

China’s Assertions of Authority Over Foreign Ships Near Taiwan Draw U.S. Rebuke

China’s coast guard this month began issuing commands to foreign vessels on Taiwan’s Pacific side, an action that the U.S. decried as “destabilizing.”

N. Korea's Kim observes weapons tests from naval destroyer Kang Kon

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has overseen tests of a strategic cruise missile and other weapons from a new 5,000-ton naval destroyer, ordering the warship to be commissioned into the Navy within two months, state media reported Sunday. Kim observed tests of a cruise missile, naval artillery, automatic guns and electronic warfare means from the destroyer Kang Kon on Friday, according to the Korean Central News Agency. In June last year, North Korea launched the destroyer Kang Kon, about one mo

US Envoy Urges Taiwan to Build ‘Hornet’s Nest’ of Drones to Deter China

China claims Taiwan as its own territory and has increased military pressure on the island in recent years through regular air and naval operations, prompting Taipei to accelerate efforts to modernize its military. The United States, while maintaining unofficial relations with Taiwan under the Taiwan Relations Act, remains the island’s largest arms supplier and has [] The post US Envoy Urges Taiwan to Build ‘Hornet’s Nest’ of Drones to Deter China appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.

From Shein to Pop Mart: How Chinese brands are grabbing global market share

Chinese companies are moving beyond their home base, expanding overseas and reshaping fashion, tech, and consumer markets worldwide. CNN’s Hanako Montgomery explains why.

HD KSOE bags 479.9 bln-won deal to build 6 petroleum carriers

SEOUL, July 9 (Yonhap) -- HD Korea Shipbuilding amp; Offshore Engineering Co. (...

Smugglers in Hyesan take up Chinese lessons

North Korean smugglers in their 30s and 40s are rushing to learn Chinese in 2026. The trend is driven by a string of financial losses from communication breakdowns with their Chinese trading partners, according to a source in Ryanggang province. A growing number of smugglers in their 30s and 40s in Hyesan are now paying []

Business : FDI Inflows, Overseas Expansion Reflect Malaysia’s Growing Economic Strength – Economists

By Nurunnasihah Ahmad Rashid KUALA LUMPUR, June 24 (Bernama) -- Malaysia’s ability to attract strong foreign direct investment (FDI) while domestic companies continue expanding overseas underscores the country’s growing economic strength, competitiveness and investor confidence in the country’s long-term prospects, economists said.

Taiwan detects 5 Chinese naval vessels, 10 official ships operating around its territory

Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) on Sunday said it detected five Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) vessels and 10 official ships operating around Taiwan's territorial waters.

South China Sea joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no basis

South China Sea joint statement says China’s maritime claims have no basis

The supertanker tycoon making millions on Hormuz shuttle runs

Ga-Hyun Chung, an intensely private Korean shipping tycoon, rocked the tanker industry early this year as his Sinokor Group embarked on an unprecedented buying spree.