Threats

The China threat goes beyond the Pacific, intel chiefs say

Air and Space Force intelligence chiefs warn of China’s global influence as military partnerships flourish.

Exclusive Science & Tech

When China plays orbital hide-and-seek, Maui’s telescopes give the US an edge

In an interview, Space Force’s Saltzman reveals what’s next for the key sensor site.

Exclusive Policy

ODNI expected to shrink counterintelligence, counterterror centers

The steps are the latest that several current and former officials say are leaving the U.S. more vulnerable.

Threats

China is working to weaken Palau, the island nation’s president says

The western Pacific country is one of only a handful that maintains diplomatic relations with Taiwan.

Threats

The big threat left out of Xi’s parade: China’s weaponized AI startups

After militarizing civilian ships, China’s doing the same with dual-use AI companies.

Science & Tech

Iron Man in the Himalayas? China’s PLA embraces exoskeletons

Lightweight frames that run on power tool batteries are no longer just sci-fi.

Ideas

China is working on reusable rockets—and a strategic leap in space power

The U.S. is ahead, but China's ability to close the gap should not be underestimated.

Threats

Documents detail China's AI-powered propaganda push

A trove of documents from a Chinese firm reveal influence operations that run at unprecedented speed and precision, Vanderbilt University researchers say.

Ideas

How big will China’s nuclear arsenal get?

No one knows, but we can game out potential endpoints of Beijing’s buildup.