Science & Tech

Report: China Tests a New Hypersonic Glide Vehicle

China has reportedly tested a hypersonic glide vehicle that appears to be designed for mounting on intercontinental ballistic missiles. By Global Security Newswire

Threats

Report: U.S., China Discussed North Korea Regime Change

A congressional report reveals that the U.S. and China talked about the possibility of regime collapse in North Korea.

Threats

U.S. Calls China's New South China Sea Defense Zone 'Potentially Dangerous'

First by air, now by sea. China's new Marine Defense Identification Zone that took effect on Jan. 1 is called a giant sea grab and has drawn the United States' ire. By Heather Timmons

Threats

China Is the Top Foreign Investor in U.S. Firms Critical to National Security

A U.S. government report says that Beijing has outstripped major allies, including the United Kingdom and Canada, in investing in sensitive industries. By Tim Fernholz

Threats

China May Have Test Fired Its New Land-Based Missile

Not much is known about the Dongfeng 41 missile, but it is thought to be nuclear capable with a range up to 7,450 miles. By Global Security Newswire

Threats

Is This Submerged Rock East Asia's Next Flashpoint?

Caught between China, Japan and South Korea, this underwater island could become become another spot where tempers flare. By Lily Kuo

Policy

Japan Knew That Biden Would Go Soft on China

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is aware of the complex geopolitical game at play in East Asia. That's why he didn't implore the Vice President to go hard on Beijing. By Steve Clemons

Threats

Pentagon Lets Joe Biden Do the Talking With China

Hagel and Dempsey have not talked to their Chinese counterparts during the latest tensions. The Pentagon says that’s by design. By Kevin Baron

Science & Tech

Navy Deploys High Tech Surveillance Jets in East Asia

The new P-8As have a 1200 mile range and could be used to run surveillance missions in China's air defense zone. By Bob Brewin

Ideas

How China's New Air Defense Zone Heightens U.S., Japan Tensions

Just when U.S.-China relations seem to be getting somewhere, Beijing gives Vice President Joe Biden something to talk about when he visits. By Yun Sun

Science & Tech

China Says It Just Flight Tested Its New Stealth Drone

China says it just conducted the first test flight for its new stealth drone. By Kedar Pavgi

Policy

Chinese Military Mimics U.S., Looks to Disaster Relief to Change Perceptions

China is stepping up aid to the Philippines, mindful of something the U.S. military has long known: perceptions matter. By Stephanie Gaskell

Threats

The Chinese Military is Still Hacking Away, While Using the NSA as Political Cover

A significant amount of public exposure from security groups has not stopped the PLA's hacking spree. By Heather Timmons

Ideas

Is China Building a Trojan Horse into NATO Through Turkey?

Why is Turkey is buying China’s anti-missile system when it already has NATO’s Patriot system? Here’s why Ankara should beware Chinese defense corporations bearing gifts. By Aki Peritz & Mieke Eoyang

Policy

Congress Urges Hagel, U.S. to Block Turkey-China Anti-Missile Deal

Republicans in Congress are raising red flags over a possible deal to place Chinese anti-missile technology in Turkey, a NATO ally. By Rachel Oswald

Science & Tech

Can the U.S. and China Get Along in Outer Space?

China is improving and testing its anti-satellite capabilities. The Pentagon is, too. By Michael Krepon

Policy

China Declares Russia the Winner in Snowden Showdown

The growing alliance between China and Russia is the stuff of American diplomatic nightmares. By Heather Timmons

Science & Tech

China's Military Hackers Are Trying to Break into America's Infrastructure

Systems at power plants and water facilities especially vulnerable to infiltration. By Gwynn Guilford

Science & Tech

About Those Chinese Aircraft Carrier Pics: What We Know and What We Can Guess

There’s a lot to glean from the Google Earth pictures of China’s first homegrown aircraft. Assuming that’s what this is. By Jeffrey Lin and P.W. Singer

Policy

China is Building a 'New Silk Road' in Afghanistan

Meanwhile, the Pentagon and State Department's plans for a similar transportation network remains in the idea phase. By Steve LeVine