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Congressional commission warns China's Pacific infrastructure projects could pose a military threat

Congressional commission chair and vice chair warn Chinese-funded runways and ports across the Pacific Islands may provide future military access for Beijing

China January 28

China infiltrates key Pacific territory of Micronesia with infrastructure projects as US urged to act

China opens new runway in Micronesia's Yap islands, raising serious U.S. defense concerns in this strategically vital Pacific region amid growing tensions.

MILITARY January 23

US forces strike vessel allegedly tied to narco-terror group killing 2 as crews search for lone survivor

U.S. forces killed two suspected narco-terrorists in an Eastern Pacific strike on an alleged terrorist vessel. One survivor prompted a search and rescue operation.

China January 20

Trump admin sought redactions on key China war game report warning of US military readiness gaps

A new report warns the U.S. could lose the ability to sustain combat within weeks of a China war over Taiwan, as munitions run dry, logistics collapse and global markets face a $10T shock.

China January 1

China’s global aggression check: Taiwan tensions, military posturing and US response in 2025

China-Taiwan tensions reach new heights as Beijing conducts largest military drills, responding to massive $11 billion U.S. arms package for Taipei.

China December 29

China surrounds Taiwan with warships, fighter jets in largest military drills on record

China launches largest military drills ever around Taiwan as war tensions spike following record $11.1 billion U.S. arms sale to the island nation.

Politics December 26

Tiny Pacific nation to take up to 75 deportees as Trump administration accelerates mass removals

Palau, a small Pacific nation with 18,000 residents, agreed to accept U.S. deportees to address labor shortages. The deal includes millions in aid.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics December 17

Lethal US strike sinks narco-terrorist vessel along major Pacific drug route, Pentagon confirms

Four narco-terrorists were killed in a Pacific military operation as strikes reach 98 total casualties since Sept. 2 with no Americans harmed.

Air And Space November 16

Skies at stake: Inside the US-China race for air dominance

China's missile strategy targets U.S. air bases while America bets on stealth technology. Pacific air dominance no longer guaranteed as military gap narrows rapidly.

China November 7

China launches third aircraft carrier as Xi pushes military modernization against US influence

China commissions its third aircraft carrier Fujian, marking a major step in military modernization and power projection across the Indo-Pacific region.