This is what would happen if China tried to conquer Taiwan in 2026
The year is 2026 and the tiny but formidable island of Taiwan is under attack by the army, navy and air forces of the People’s Republic of China. China’s navy…
One of the closest brushes with nuclear war was Russia vs China
As they’re now America’s two top rivals, it’s easy to forget that China and Russia aren’t allies and actuall…
The Coast Guard found Chinese and Russian warships in Alaska
On September 26, 2022, the U.S. Coast Guard sent out a bulletin reporting that a Coast Guard cutter encountered a Chinese and Russian military naval presence in the Bering Sea….
This is who would win an air battle between India and China
India and China are the world’s two most populous countries.
But they’re not the best of friends, and they’ve had years of military tension, including
5 historical Chinese military leaders you should know about
When it comes to the Chinese military, most westerners are familiar with the most recent Chinese leaders. A country with thousands of years of history, of course, is going to…
China has been building multistage ballistic missiles for centuries
These days, all China hawks can think about are the People’s Republic of China’s anti-carrier Dongfeng multistage ballistic missile, specifically, the DF-26. The DF-26 has been dubbed the “carrier killer”…
The fascinating history of the crime-ridden Kowloon Walled City
Within the borders of British Hong Kong, Kowloon Walled City was an anarchic and highly inhabited Chinese enclave. Chinese government fortifications were turned into a British enclave in 1898 after…
China’s huge anti-ship missile has to be launched from a aircraft sling
Anti-ship ballistic missiles are the latest and greatest in naval warfare, but they’re not new. The only reason Argentina stood a chance against the United Kingdom’s Royal Navy in the…
5 important differences between China and Russia’s military planning
Russia’s war in Ukraine is, at best, not going entirely how Russia planned. Russian forces’ continuing struggle to make significant gains against Ukrainian defenders has caused many in the U.S….
4 epic rivalries between military commanders once on the same side
Throughout military history, it was common for generals to only know of each other by reputation or by the deeds of their troops.
But when lines are drawn, ideologies change, and another war is fought for another reason, you may find your…