National Security – Page 2

US soldiers rest after military exercises by US and South Korea troops at Daegu in March 2005. Washington and Seoul have just signed a long-term military agreement, although a key aspect is still unclear. Photo: AFP / Kim Jae-hwan

United States, World

Why America can’t win wars

by David Isenberg February 1, 2019February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Philippines

China eyes a strategic port in the Philippines

by Richard Javad Heydarian January 31, 2019February 18, 2020

Japan, Northeast Asia

US approves sale of AEGIS Weapons System to Japan

by Bertil Lintner January 31, 2019February 18, 2020

World

Mutual allies of US, China are geopolitical sandwich meat

by Christine LIn January 31, 2019

North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Korea

Will Kim face protests if he visits Seoul? No one’s saying

by Andrew Salmon January 21, 2019February 18, 2020

China

National security, Chinese internment camps, and Manzanar

by Christina Lin January 21, 2019

Russia, World

Russia’s nuclear-capable underwater drone to be deployed

by Emanuele Scimia January 21, 2019February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Malaysia

Hong Kong suffers as Beijing is accused of 1MDB spying

by Frank Chen January 9, 2019February 18, 2020

Pakistan, South Asia

Pakistan tightens the screws on electronic media

by Imad Zafar January 9, 2019January 9, 2019

Taiwan's defense ministry is now recruiting cybersecurity specialists and white hat hackers. Photo: Handout

Beijing, China, European Union, Russia, Taiwan, World

Taiwan boosting cyberwar readiness to ‘strike back’

by Asia Times staff January 3, 2019February 18, 2020

Jet fighters from the Taiwanese military ascend to intercept whenever PLA warplanes approach. Photo: Taiwan Defence Ministry

China, Japan, Middle East, Northeast Asia, Taiwan

Report lists PLA assets most detrimental to Taiwan

by Asia Times staff December 14, 2018February 18, 2020

Chinese and Taiwanese flags in Taipei. Photo: Reuters

China, Japan, Northeast Asia, Taiwan

Taiwan: new bills to combat China’s ‘disinformation war’

by Asia Times staff December 14, 2018February 18, 2020

Michael Spavor, left, and the former US basketball star, Dennis Rodman, arrive at Beijing International Airport from North Korea in 2014. Photo: AFP / Wang Zhao

AT Finance, Beijing, China, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea, World

China accused of taking ‘hostages’ after Meng’s arrest in Vancouver

by Asia Times staff December 13, 2018February 18, 2020

An employee holds an interface card in a Huawei FusionCube storage system. Huawei commands an effective monopoly of devices for the global 4G/5G networks. Photo: Facebook

Beijing, China, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Middle East, Northeast Asia, South Korea, Taiwan, United Kingdom, World

Huawei technology still considered a threat in Taiwan

by Asia Times staff December 11, 2018February 18, 2020

A file photo shows the US Navy's Ronald Reagan, a Nimitz-class nuclear-powered supercarrier, sailing in Hong Kong waters. Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Japan, North Korea, Northeast Asia, South Asia, South Korea

US carrier arrives in Hong Kong, braves choppy China-US ties

by Frank Chen November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

Chinese papers have revealed the discovery of a Canada-made 'spy submersible probe'. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing, China, World

Chinese fisherman lauded after reporting ‘spy submersible’

by Asia Times staff November 21, 2018February 18, 2020

A Chinese flag is seen during a pro-unificiation rally in Taipei. Photo: AFP

Beijing, China, Shanghai, Taiwan, Wuhan

Book by Taiwan ex-spy chief outlines PLA espionage outfits

by Asia Times staff October 4, 2018February 18, 2020

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen. Photo: Reuters/Jorge Adorno

China, Taiwan

‘Key failings’ exposed in security drill have Tsai worried

by Asia Times staff October 3, 2018February 18, 2020

Throngs of passengers inside the West Kowloon Terminus. The station's waiting area (left) is now under the jurisdiction of Chinese laws. Photo: Asia Times

Beijing, China, Guangzhou, Hong Kong

China steps up security in Hong Kong’s new rail link

by Asia Times staff September 26, 2018February 18, 2020

Visitors use their mobile phone at a Huawei promotional stand. Photo: AFP

AT Finance, Australia, Bangladesh, Beijing, Cambodia, China, Japan, Malaysia, Maldives, New Zealand, North Korea, Northeast Asia, Oceania, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, South Korea, Thailand, United Kingdom, Vietnam, World

Growth hopes, spying risks mix for Huawei in SE Asia

by David Hutt September 25, 2018February 18, 2020

Military honor guards attend a flag-raising ceremony at the Chiang Kai-shek Memorial Hall in Taipei on March 16, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Tyrone Siu

Beijing, China, Taiwan

Beijing reminds students in Taiwan to be wary of spies

by Asia Times staff September 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Beijing will start issuing residence permits to people from Taiwan, Hong Kong and Macau living on the mainland. Photo: Xinhua

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan

Taiwan warns nationals in mainland China about surveillance

by Asia Times staff August 17, 2018February 18, 2020

Indian Army paratroopers in a joint exercise with the US military. Photo: Wikimedia Commons

France, India, Japan, Northeast Asia, Russia, South Asia, World

India’s defense data leaked as it debated data protection law

by Srinivas Kodali August 2, 2018

A Chinese proposal could be politically radioactive for the UK government. Photo: Reuters

China, France, United Kingdom, World

China eyes UK nuclear plants

by Asia Times staff July 9, 2018February 18, 2020

The Pentagon has expressed dismay over Google's refusal to help it develop drone technology. Photo: iStock

World

Google rejection sparks testy letter from Pentagon officials

by Asia Times staff June 21, 2018February 18, 2020

New Party spokesman Wang Ping-chung was seen blocking a police raid last December, shortly after he returned from a trip to China. Photo: Taiwan Central News Agency

Beijing, China, Shanghai, Taiwan

Pro-Beijing politicians face charges as Taipei steps up clampdown

by Asia Times staff June 15, 2018February 18, 2020

Beijing, China

Evidence that Big Brother is watching you on WeChat

by Asia Times staff May 16, 2018February 18, 2020

China Zun, at 528 meters, dominates Beijing's skyline. Zhongnanhai and the Forbidden City, some 6 kilometers west of the skyscraper, are seen in the lower right corner of the picture. Photo: Handout

Beijing, China, Hong Kong, Macau, World

Zhongnanhai ‘in crosshairs’ of tallest building in Beijing

by Frank Chen May 2, 2018February 18, 2020

AT Finance, Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, European Union, Germany, Italy, Laos, Mexico, Middle East, Myanmar, New Zealand, Oceania, Philippines, Singapore, South Asia, United Kingdom, World

US national interest and trade policy: more than just tariffs

by Tom Velk March 21, 2018March 22, 2018

FBI Director Christopher Wray; CIA Director Mike Pompeo; Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Dan Coats; Defense Intelligence Agency Director Robert Ashley; NSA Director Michael Rogers; and National Geospatial Intelligence Agency Director Robert Cardillo testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing February 13, 2018. Photo: Reuters/Leah Millis

China, World

US intelligence officials tell Americans not to use Huawei or ZTE smartphones

by Asia Times staff February 16, 2018February 18, 2020

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Tag: National Security

Why America can’t win wars

China eyes a strategic port in the Philippines

US approves sale of AEGIS Weapons System to Japan

Mutual allies of US, China are geopolitical sandwich meat

Will Kim face protests if he visits Seoul? No one’s saying

National security, Chinese internment camps, and Manzanar

Russia’s nuclear-capable underwater drone to be deployed

Hong Kong suffers as Beijing is accused of 1MDB spying

Pakistan tightens the screws on electronic media

Taiwan boosting cyberwar readiness to ‘strike back’

Report lists PLA assets most detrimental to Taiwan

Taiwan: new bills to combat China’s ‘disinformation war’

China accused of taking ‘hostages’ after Meng’s arrest in Vancouver

Huawei technology still considered a threat in Taiwan

US carrier arrives in Hong Kong, braves choppy China-US ties

Chinese fisherman lauded after reporting ‘spy submersible’

Book by Taiwan ex-spy chief outlines PLA espionage outfits

‘Key failings’ exposed in security drill have Tsai worried

China steps up security in Hong Kong’s new rail link

Growth hopes, spying risks mix for Huawei in SE Asia

Beijing reminds students in Taiwan to be wary of spies

Taiwan warns nationals in mainland China about surveillance

India’s defense data leaked as it debated data protection law

China eyes UK nuclear plants

Google rejection sparks testy letter from Pentagon officials

Pro-Beijing politicians face charges as Taipei steps up clampdown

Evidence that Big Brother is watching you on WeChat

Zhongnanhai ‘in crosshairs’ of tallest building in Beijing

US national interest and trade policy: more than just tariffs

US intelligence officials tell Americans not to use Huawei or ZTE smartphones

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