Tag: China

Nov 2021. The Modern Arms Race

Hypersonic weapons are maneuverable weapons that travel faster than Mach 5, five times the speed of sound. While speed is a huge advantage for these weapons, their maneuvering capability is also significant. Modern missile defense systems rely on ballistic missiles’ predictable trajectories to effectively intercept incoming threats. In March 2018, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced… Continue reading Nov 2021. The Modern Arms Race

Sep 2021. The AUKUS Defence Pact

Britain’s new defence pact with the United States and Australia has been hailed as a landmark moment in the West’s strategic engagement with China in the Indo-Pacific region. The agreement, dubbed Aukus, seeks to curb China’s growing military assertiveness in the region and was swiftly condemned by Beijing as a “geopolitical gaming tool”. As part… Continue reading Sep 2021. The AUKUS Defence Pact

Sep 2021. China and UK Universities

Chinese and British Relations Concept Image - Flags of China and the United Kingdom Fading Together

When Professor Peter Nolan warned against debating the plight of the Uighurs or the suppression of democracy in Hong Kong at Jesus College, Cambridge, he exposed the impact of China’s growing influence in UK universities. In comments, Nolan, the director of the college’s China Centre, advised colleagues to avoid contentious issues on China’s human rights record… Continue reading Sep 2021. China and UK Universities

The Threat of China Part 1

China has issued its latest threat to the West, unveiling cutting-edge technology capable of simulating 30 times the speed of sound – technology that could give its missile arsenal the upper hand over the US. The world’s most powerful wind tunnel has been constructed in China, with the ability to hit speeds of 23,000mph. The… Continue reading The Threat of China Part 1