China Shipping

China shipping and shipbuilding coverage – yard capacity, port operations, COSCO fleet moves, Sino-U.S. tariff effects, and state-owned fleet expansion.

Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Defense

China Sends Carrier Group Off Taiwan Ahead of US Meeting

TAIPEI, April 5 (Reuters) – Taiwan’s defense ministry said on Wednesday a Chinese aircraft carrier group was in the waters off the

April 5, 2023
Total Views: 48678

Monday, April 3, 2023
Navy

China Intensifies Nuclear Submarine Patrols

By Greg Torode (Reuters) China is for the first time keeping at least one nuclear-armed ballistic missile submarine constantly at sea, according to a

April 3, 2023
Total Views: 7005

News

Malaysian PM Seeks South China Sea Resolution

Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim on Monday said he was prepared to negotiate with China over a maritime dispute between the two countries, days after a

April 3, 2023
Total Views: 1523

Saturday, April 1, 2023
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Ports

US Congress Moves To Ban Chinese Crane Software

by John Konrad (gCaptain) As concerns over the potential use of Chinese-made cranes for gathering information on U.S. military equipment continue to grow,

April 1, 2023
Total Views: 5865

Chinese Ferry
Navy

Is COSCO China’s Secret Invasion Fleet?

by John Konrad (gCaptain) China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is reportedly utilizing civilian roll-on/roll-off (RO-RO) ferries, operated by

April 1, 2023
Total Views: 13948

Wednesday, March 29, 2023
Maersk CEO Clerc Is Bullish On China Despite Weaker Than Expected Rebound
News

Maersk CEO Clerc Is Bullish On China Despite Weaker Than Expected Rebound

by John Konrad (gCaptain) Vincent Clerc, the newly appointed CEO of AP Møller-Maersk, spoke about China’s economic rebound during his visit to the

March 29, 2023
Total Views: 1919

Tuesday, March 28, 2023
Ports

Trade War: EU Unveils New China Countermeasure Toolkit

The European Union has agreed on a new defense mechanism, allowing retaliation against countries employing economic blackmail or punitive trade measures, such

March 28, 2023
Total Views: 5586

Friday, March 24, 2023
China and U.S. Navy Clash Over Guided Missile Destroyer in South China Sea
Defense

China and U.S. Navy Clash Over Guided Missile Destroyer in South China Sea

BEIJING, March 24 (Reuters) – China’s defense ministry said on Friday that it yet again had to monitor and drive away the U.S. Navy destroyer

March 24, 2023
Total Views: 9206

Tuesday, March 21, 2023
Shipping

Record U.S. Crude Flows to Europe and China

By Arathy Somasekhar HOUSTON, March 20 (Reuters) – U.S. crude exports to Europe have hit a record 2.1 million barrels per day on average so far

March 21, 2023
Total Views: 2521

Wednesday, March 15, 2023
Shipping

China’s Coast Guard Enters Disputed Waters in East China Sea

BEIJING, March 15 (Reuters) – China’s coast guard entered the waters around disputed East China Sea islets on Wednesday to

March 15, 2023
Total Views: 21676

Monday, February 20, 2023
Philippines, U.S. Considering Joint Coast Guard Patrols in South China Sea
Shipping

Philippines, U.S. Considering Joint Coast Guard Patrols in South China Sea

MANILA, Feb 20 (Reuters) – The Philippines and the United States are discussing conducting joint coast guard patrols, including

February 20, 2023
Total Views: 6967

Saturday, February 18, 2023
Chinese militia vessels spotted at Sabina Shoal in South China Sea
Maritime Security

President Marcos Says Philippines ‘Will Not Lose An Inch’ Of Territory

MANILA, Feb 18 (Reuters) – Philippines President Ferdinand Marcos Jr said on Saturday that the country “will not lose an inch” of

February 18, 2023
Total Views: 2594

Sunday, February 12, 2023
News

China’s Oil Giants Want More Russian Crude

(Bloomberg) China’s state-owned oil refining giants are speeding up purchases of Russian crude, citing the allure of cheap cargoes from the OPEC+ producer

February 12, 2023
Total Views: 1478

Friday, February 10, 2023
News

China And Australia: How Coal Shipments Resumed After Two Years Of Tension

By Ben Westcott (Bloomberg) China’s trade relations with Australia showed concrete signs of thawing with coal shipments resuming after more than two

February 10, 2023
Total Views: 1974

Thursday, February 9, 2023
Shipping

China on the Hunt for LNG in Risk to Gas Market’s Delicate Balance

By Stephen Stapczynski (Bloomberg) — China is looking for shipments of liquefied natural gas into next summer, a move which could tighten global supply

February 9, 2023
Total Views: 2154

Sunday, February 5, 2023
Navy

Philippine Navy Says China Tailed Its Warship

By Cecilia Yap (Bloomberg) Two Chinese coast guard ships and two militia vessels tailed a Philippine warship near Mischief Reef in the South China Sea, the

February 5, 2023
Total Views: 4851

U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over The Atlantic Ocean
Defense

U.S. Fighter Jet Shoots Down Chinese Spy Balloon Over The Atlantic Ocean

By Randall Hill, Phil Stewart and Jeff Mason SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C., Feb 4 (Reuters) – A U.S. military fighter jet shot down a suspected Chinese

February 5, 2023
Total Views: 2987

Saturday, February 4, 2023
Maritime Security

Indonesia To Intensify Talks On Code For South China Sea

JAKARTA, Feb 4 (Reuters) – Indonesia plans to intensify talks with China and other Southeast Asian countries to finalize a code of conduct

February 4, 2023
Total Views: 1328

Thursday, February 2, 2023
China Will Use Antarctica For Its Ocean Monitoring Satellites
News

China Will Use Antarctica For Its Ocean Monitoring Satellites

by Ryan Woo (Reuters) China, only the third country to put a man in space after the Soviet Union and United States, is to build ground stations on

February 2, 2023
Total Views: 4342

Friday, January 27, 2023
Shipping

U.S. Demonstrates Military Might in Beijing’s Backyard

By Joseph Campbell ABOARD THE NIMITZ, South China Sea, Jan 27 (Reuters) – Over a few hours under grey skies, dozens of combat planes and helicopters

January 27, 2023
Total Views: 23730