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In that article, like the Global Times piece, Maj. Gayl used terminology also employed in Chinese propaganda, describing the self-governing island as “renegade Taiwan” and Taiwan’s ruling pro-independence political party as “separatist.” “The U.S. could advise Taiwan’s secessionists to peaceably accept ‘one country, two systems’ and cease its ‘independence’ ambitions,” Maj. Gayl said in the Global Times article. But Beijing’s critics say China’s “one country, two systems” narrative was shattered last year in Hong Kong when the central government began dismantli...

Biden Admin Gives Valuable Defense Contract to China Collaborator Getty Images Jack Beyrer • April 13, 2021 6:40 pm SHARE The Biden administration awarded a lucrative defense contract to a Singaporean company that works with Chinese military firms. On April 6, Singapore-based ST Engineering won a contract alongside defense contractor BAE Systems to build a prototype military ground vehicle for use in Arctic environments. One of ST Engineering's direct subsidiaries does business with the Chinese military industry, ultimately providing maritime and satellite technology to Chinese autho...

Toggle open close The United States and South Korea are on track to resolve deadlocked negotiations over military cost-sharing but face challenges in bridging policy gaps on North Korean and regional issues. The Biden Administration has described some parameters of its North Korea strategy, but much remains uncertain. However, it is already clear there will be significant differences with the Moon Jae-in administration, which is eager to resume U.S. and South Korean dialogue with Pyongyang. U.S. policymakers will need to balance maintaining resolve against North Korean transgressions with pre...

news South Korea affirms cool Japan relations, warm China ties in defence white paper Park Chan-kyong in Seoul South Korean army special forces take part in a 2019 military drill at Dokdo islets, which are also claimed by Japan. Photo: AFP South Korea's defence ministry has dropped its description of Japan as a "partner" in its latest defence white paper, while highlighting better relations with China - prompting Washington to stress that Tokyo and Seoul are its most important allies in maintaining peace and security in Asia. The 2020 Defence White Paper, published on Tuesday...

Iron out differences Allies should coordinate transition of OPCON South Korea and the United States have revealed differences over Seoul's plan to regain wartime operational control (OPCON) of its troops from its ally. Now, both sides need to engage in closer consultation to narrow their differences and ensure security and peace on the Korean Peninsula. Taking back OPCON from the U.S. is crucial for the South to regain its "military sovereignty." The country transferred operational control of its troops to the U.S. during the 1950-53 Korea War. Seoul managed to take back peacetime OPCON in ...