Ryan Chan
China News Reporter
Ryan Chan is a Newsweek reporter based in Hong Kong, where he previously had over a decade of experience at a local newspaper, covering China and current events around the world. His focus is on security and defense issues in the Western Pacific region. He is a graduate of Hong Kong Baptist University. You can get in touch with Ryan by emailing r.chan@newsweek.com.
US carrier strike group nears contested South China Sea
An American aircraft carrier, USS 'Carl Vinson,' was sailing toward the South China Sea via a waterway in the Philippines.
Dual-capable missiles could give China an edge in nuclear war against US
The newly fielded Chinese DF-27 ballistic missile can conduct both conventional and nuclear attacks, the Pentagon said.
China's mid-range missiles threaten nearby US bases
The number of Chinese medium-range ballistic missiles, capable of striking U.S. bases in Japan, has increased by 300.
China hits back at US over nuclear weapons alarm
The Chinese military claimed that it has the "most stable, continuous, and predictable" nuclear policy in the world.
Map shows US and Chinese aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
China sent all of its operational aircraft carriers to sea, while a U.S. "flattop" remained in the Philippine Sea.
Pentagon map shows Chinese navy's global footprint
The Chinese navy is gradually extending its operational reach beyond East Asia, the Pentagon said in a report.
China map shows nuclear missile silo locations
The ICBM silos are located at three fields across northern China and five sites in central and southeastern China.
Pentagon releases report on Chinese aircraft carrier fleet
The Pentagon said that a Chinese aircraft carrier conducted three "far-seas training events" in the Philippine Sea last year.
US shares update on China's nuclear arsenal
A Pentagon report on Chinese military power comes after Beijing test-launched a nuclear-capable intercontinental ballistic missile in September.
NATO member will dispatch aircraft carrier to West Pacific: Official
Part of the French carrier strike group will visit Japan between February and March next year.
Satellite photo captures Chinese aircraft carrier near neighbor's shores
The South China Sea drill came after the Chinese military held a large exercise near Taiwan last week.
Photo shows US bomber and fighter jets in air force drill
The U.S.-Japan aerial military exercise came after Russia and China sent nuclear-capable bombers for a joint patrol, their ninth since 2019.
Map shows unusual US spy flights near allies
The American military aircraft is capable of collecting optical and electronic data on ballistic missiles.
Hypersonic missiles at center of new US arms race against Russia and China
The test was a major step in moving forward with the first operational deployment of a hypersonic missile, a U.S. defense official said.
US carrier strike group in Middle East to watch Iran
The USS Harry S. Truman transited the Suez Canal in Egypt to support maritime security and stability in the Middle East.
Satellite photos show Chinese nuclear submarine's open missile hatches
The Chinese submarine is capable of carrying up to 12 long-range missiles for nuclear strikes.
US aircraft carrier carries more firepower on return to West Pacific
Photos published by the U.S. Navy showed the USS Carl Vinson is deployed with six additional F-35C stealth fighter jets.
US test-fires game-changing hypersonic weapon
The missile is capable of flying at Mach 17 and striking targets 1,725 miles away.
Map shows US and China's aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
The U.S. sent one of its 11 aircraft carriers to the Philippine Sea, while another was at Yokosuka naval base in Japan.
US satellites find Chinese warships in Western Pacific waters
The Japanese Defense Ministry said six Chinese warships have transited the Miyako Strait, a major waterway in the Western Pacific Ocean.
US Navy eyes more lethal firepower in South China Sea
U.S. littoral combat ships will be armed with long-range missiles during deployment in the South China Sea.
Ukraine targets North Korean troops with psychological warfare
Leaflets are being distributed along the front lines instructing North Korean troops on how to surrender.
China hosts nuclear weapons talks amid saber-rattling in Europe
Representatives from the U.S, Russia, China, the U.K. and France met in Dubai last week.
Satellite photos show China's warships in naval standoff
Five Chinese and five Taiwanese warships were spotted in a standoff in the contested waters near Taiwan.
US intercepts ballistic missile from Guam in first for Pacific outpost
An interceptor missile successfully intercepted a medium-range ballistic missile target during a test in Guam.
Tomahawk missile fired from Australian warship in boost for US alliance
Australia will acquire over 200 U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles that can strike land targets from 1,000 miles away.
Photos show F-35 jets intercepting Russian aircraft in "NATO Lake"
Two Dutch stealth fighter jets intercepted three Russian military aircraft over the Baltic Sea last week.
Map shows Chinese military exercise near flashpoint
China has designated seven zones along its eastern coast facing Taiwan for military exercises.
Russian attack submarine calls at Chinese port
The Russian submarine is capable of launching Kalibr cruise missiles that have seen extensive use in strikes against Ukraine.
US sends A-10 'Warthogs' to allied air base in contested South China Sea
The Warthog, which was originally designed for close air support of ground forces, also has maritime combat capabilities.
