Corruption is very much part of the engrained culture of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), as recent high-profile disappearances from the ranks of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and government have made clear.
11 Chinese military aircraft and five naval vessels were tracked around Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense between Monday and Tuesday, according to Taiwan News.
During his three-day visit, Aso planned to hold separate meetings with Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and Vice President Lai Ching-te with the aim of reinforcing ties with the island.
Using an authority from the US Congress that draws weapons directly from American stockpiles, President Joe Biden has announced USD 345 million in military support for Taiwan, The Hill reported.
As many as five people were killed by a powerful typhoon which brought widespread flooding and landslides to the Philippines, CNN reported citing authorities in the country.
A strong Typoon 'Doksuri' caused widespread floods and landslides on Wednesday, killing at least one person in Philippines, CNN reported citing the authorities.
Taiwan on Monday tracked 11 Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels around the country, Taiwan News reported citing the Ministry of National Defense (MND).
Speaking at the Shangri-La Security Summit in Singapore, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin warned that the conflict in Taiwan Strait would be a devastating one, criticising China for its actions in the region.
Chinese economy bounced back after the government lifted its zero-COVID-19 restrictions in December. However, the recovery of the Chinese economy has lost steam.
Chinese naval flotilla led by a powerful destroyer has been on a 12-day circumnavigation of Japan's main islands and it comes as leaders of the Group of Seven prepare to meet in Japan beginning May 19.
After 1989, China fell out of favour with Western defence companies selling military equipment to China and the People's Liberation Army (PLA), which was culpable in
the deaths of hundreds of peaceful protestors in the Tiananmen Square massacre.