China totally playing into Trump’s hands.

By | April 8, 2025

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…

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Mysterious China Vessel cuts Taiwan’s undersea cable; lurking suspiciously for a month off Taiwan…

By | January 7, 2025

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…

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TALIBAN attends UN meeting; Thailand & Malaysia to BRICS; Nepal-China; Port congestion

By | July 1, 2024

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…

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The broken love affair between Philippines and China

By | June 21, 2024

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…

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Tensions Rise in the Taiwan Strait as China Conducts Military Exercises

By | May 24, 2024

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…

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The Second Mexican-American War

By | July 10, 2023

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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The Second Pacific War

By | July 10, 2023

This article is part one of a two-part series. Read the 2nd part here: https://defensepoliticsasia.com/the-second-mexican-american-war/ There is, today, in Washington, a schism occurring between the major factions that operate within the American halls of power. On the one hand, we are presented with the stereotypical American politician, the chest-beating “Wilsonian Internationalist“, they who insist on…

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Singapore’s perspective on US-China relationship and the issue of Taiwan

By | April 25, 2023

Transcript from Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong’s speech in Parliament The second big issue is US-China relations. There is deep mutual suspicion and fundamental mistrust between the two countries. In America, the prevailing view is that their efforts to work out a cooperative relationship with China have failed and China’s growing strength and assertiveness…

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