Posts Tagged ‘China’
China seeks united front with like minded partners to fight USA in the Trade War
China reach out to other countries/blocs in attempt to form a united front against USA. These includes, Australia, European Union, ASEAN and India. However Australia and India is quick to turn down China’s call for cooperation. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese rebuffed China’s offer for a joint resistance as “the only way” to stop the…
Read MoreTrump raising China tariff to 125%; 75 countries that called Trump to negotiate, get 90 days tariff reprieve at 10%
Trump immediately counter attacked on China’s increase of retaliatory tariff to 84% with an immediate increase of tariff on China to 125%. While at the same time, Trump, upon achieving the goal of getting countries onto the negotiating table, the 75 countries that called USA to negotiate on the tariffs will now receive a 90…
Read MoreChina increase retaliatory tariff to 84% from 34%
On April 9, 2025, the U.S. implements the additional 50% tariff as promised, raising the total tariff rate on Chinese imports to 104% (20% from February, 34% from April 2, plus 50% on April 9). China in response had also raised another 50% tariff, mirroring US tariff action. DPA believe that we are now heading…
Read MoreChina totally playing into Trump’s hands.
China issued retaliatory tariffs against Trump’s “Liberation Day Reciprocal Tariff” – as a result, Trump had announced that they will impose additional 50% tariff on China, effective April 9th 2025 if China do not retract their tariff. China totally playing into Trump’s hands. I just want to say early: the aim is to embargo China…
Read MoreChina invasion of Taiwan: RISK IS NOW INCREASED TO 50%! – DPA Projections
DEVELOPMENT (March 2025) USA now sees Deterring China take over of Taiwan as a Military Priority. DPA Projection (7 April 2025): DPA assess that we will soon be seeing increased military deployments to US bases in the Asia Pacific in the near future. However, this will likely only happen after USA resolves the immediate problems…
Read MoreMysterious China Vessel cuts Taiwan’s undersea cable; lurking suspiciously for a month off Taiwan…
In a disturbing development from Taiwan, the Taiwanese Coast Guard is investigating a potential case of sabotage involving undersea internet cables. These cables, which are crucial for Taiwan’s internet connectivity, were reportedly damaged by an alleged Chinese vessel. However, the investigation has hit a roadblock as authorities have been unable to board the suspected ship…
Read MoreTALIBAN attends UN meeting; Thailand & Malaysia to BRICS; Nepal-China; Port congestion
Taliban’s Historic Attendance at UN Meeting in Qatar In a groundbreaking event, the Taliban participated in their first United Nations meeting held in Doha, Qatar. This historic attendance saw over 20 envoys, including a representative from the United States, engaging in preparatory discussions with Taliban representatives. Leading the Taliban delegation was spokesman Zabihullah Mujahid, who…
Read MoreThe broken love affair between Philippines and China
Reading the comments from my video reporting on the South China Sea incident, I can’t help but be surprised for the fact that many people do not know Philippines have military alliance with USA. Complaining about US having troops and bases in Philippines is like complaining Russia having troops and bases in Belarus. That is…
Read MoreTensions Rise in the Taiwan Strait as China Conducts Military Exercises
In recent developments, there has been a noticeable increase in tensions over the Taiwan Strait. China has announced a significant military exercise aimed at targeting Taiwanese groups advocating for independence. This exercise, which China claims is a punitive measure, has raised concerns due to its strategic and aggressive nature. The exercise is reminiscent of past…
Read MoreThe Second Mexican-American War
This article is part two of a two-part series. Read the first part here: https://defensepoliticsasia.com/the-second-pacific-war/ As the world looked away, enthralled, with the actions of America abroad, primarily in Afghanistan and Iraq, but not exclusively so and then as it became enthralled, in more recent years, with the various developments that have occurred, ranging from…
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