Chinese and Japanese vessels are facing off in disputed waters near Taiwan, as China cancels 40 percent of scheduled flights to Japan. Tensions between two of Asia’s biggest economies are rising fast.

https://ntd.nyc/MaritimeFaceOff_T

Jared Isaacman, President Donald Trump’s nominee to lead NASA, is warning senators that it’s time to take action to counter Beijing in space because the consequences of falling behind are severe. He says, “If we fall behind… the consequences could shift the balance of power here on Earth.”

https://ntd.nyc/TrumpsNASAPick_T

Beijing is deploying military vessels near Taiwan and Japan—more than 100. It’s Beijing’s most aggressive military flex in the region to date.

https://ntd.nyc/100ChineseShips_T

China has set a new record, with its trade surplus topping one trillion dollars as exports surge beyond U.S. markets. Other countries are raising concerns, as leaders in Europe warn Beijing they could impose tariffs if cheap Chinese imports continue to flood European markets.

https://ntd.nyc/ChineseFighter_T

Leaked documents reveal that China has been secretly buying Russian weapons since 2022, reportedly to prepare for a potential invasion of Taiwan. What’s on Beijing’s shopping list?

https://ntd.nyc/ChinaRussianWeapons_T

Japan scrambles fighter jets after more than 10 Chinese and Russian warplanes flew near its islands. Some of the bombers are capable of carrying nuclear weapons. The latest on the boiling tensions unsettling East Asia.

https://ntd.nyc/BomersNearJapan_T

The House has passed a $900 billion annual defense bill. From blocking U.S. investments that benefit China’s military to cutting the Pentagon’s supply-chain ties, we unpack how the bill counters Beijing.

https://ntd.nyc/USJoinsJapanDrill_T

Hundreds of miles off Guam—home to a major American military base—a Chinese company is rebuilding a World War II airfield. The move raises serious U.S. defense concerns, and experts weigh in.

https://ntd.nyc/WWIIAirBaseGuam_T

Purdue University is allegedly rejecting Chinese applicants for its graduate programs this year. The move comes after a congressional investigation of visiting Chinese scholars at the university.

https://ntd.nyc/PurdueRejects_T

As Southeast Asian countries target scam centers, Beijing's role is coming into focus. Is China helping in terms of cracking down on scammers or secretly siding with them?

https://ntd.nyc/AsianScamEmpires_T

The United States is moving forward with its largest ever arms sale to Taiwan—$11.1 billion—aimed at countering Beijing’s growing military threats.

https://ntd.nyc/11BArmsSaleToTaiwan_T

Health experts around the world are warning of a more aggressive flu season this year. It’s a new version of H3N2—a virus China first warned about two months ago.

https://ntd.nyc/H3N2Virus_T

The U.S. seized two more oil tankers in waters near Venezuela. One, fully loaded with oil, was bound for China, while the other had previously been used to transport oil to China.

https://ntd.nyc/USSeizesOilTanker_T

A Pentagon report released on Monday warns that China has likely deployed more than 100 nuclear-capable missiles in silo fields that can strike the U.S. mainland.

https://ntd.nyc/NuclearCapable_T

A new Pentagon report warns China is ramping up pressure on Taiwan militarily. It also says Beijing is making advancements in quantum computing, even as corruption inside its military raises serious questions about readiness.

https://ntd.nyc/PentagonOnChina_T

Taiwan is responding to China’s latest military drills around the island. It's condemning the Chinese regime's actions as a threat to regional security.

https://ntd.nyc/DrillsNearTaiwan_T

On the second day of Chinese military drills around Taiwan, the island reported that China fired about 30 rockets near its territory, with more than 100 Chinese warplanes and more than a dozen warships circling the island.

https://ntd.nyc/PreparedForTheWorst_T

Concerns are growing over Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp user data ending up in Beijing. This comes after Meta recently announced it’s buying Chinese-founded artificial intelligence startup MANUS.

https://ntd.nyc/FacebookDataRisk_T

China is ordering its banks to review billions in Venezuela-linked loans after Washington's capture of Nicolás Maduro, reflecting rising concerns over geopolitical shocks to lenders.

https://ntd.nyc/ChinaCaptureTW_T

A man has been arrested for allegedly pepper-spraying protestors in Los Angeles. He is a security guard hired by the Chinese consulate who has been jailed and faces felony charges.

https://ntd.nyc/IranEscapePlan_T