Kristin Huang is a correspondent for the China Desk, and focuses on diplomacy and defence. She joined the Post in 2016. Kristin is interested in security issues, with a special focus on Chinese military.
Chinese and Pakistani navy aims to ‘expand into new fields of cooperation’, seen as likely to irk India, which opposes any military aid to Pakistan and is vying with China for regional influence
Golden Dragon 2023 includes military drills with joint naval exercise in Cambodian waters for first time and soft cultural skills: Chinese defence ministry.
Tokyo has been working to strengthen its military relationship with the US and other Western countries to counter the strategic challenge from Beijing.
The US is boosting its military presence in the Philippines, Japan and South Korea – three key links in its first island chain around China’s coastline.
South Africa will send 350 naval personnel to participate alongside Russian and Chinese counterparts with the aim of sharing operational skills and knowledge.
Analysts say Aukus security pact increases Canberra’s odds of buying America’s newest warplane, but others say it would be a waste of money and could provoke ‘counter-threats’ from Beijing.
America unveiled its first strategic bomber for three decades earlier this month as part of its efforts to address the strategic challenge posed by China.
Tokyo lodges formal protest over the sailings, reportedly the 32nd this year, that came days after talks to set up a bilateral mechanism for maritime affairs.
Filipino photographer brings fresh attention to island bases which analyst says act as ‘unsinkable aircraft carriers’ for PLA anti-submarine warfare platforms.