Ryan Chan 陳家翹
@kakiuchan.bsky.social
A Hong Kong-based freelance journalist working with Newsweek. See my works here: https://www.newsweek.com/authors/ryan-chan
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Views are my own.
Truth is still the truth even if nobody believes it. Lie is still a lie even if everybody believes it.
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Ryan Chan 陳家翹
@kakiuchan.bsky.social
· Jan 12
This is my first ship-spotting of so many American warships at one time. I have a great day here.
Appearing on a program of South Korean broadcaster KBS on Sunday, Ahn Gyu-back, the country's defense minister, said the endurance and stealth of the proposed nuclear-powered submarines would make the North Korean leader unable to "sleep well."
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South Korea says nuclear submarine will scare Kim Jong Un's North
Upgrading South Korea's submarine fleet would help ease the operational burden on the U.S. military in the Indo-Pacific region.
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November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Appearing on a program of South Korean broadcaster KBS on Sunday, Ahn Gyu-back, the country's defense minister, said the endurance and stealth of the proposed nuclear-powered submarines would make the North Korean leader unable to "sleep well."
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The U.S. Northern Command, which is tasked with homeland defense missions, said a counter-small unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS) team successfully engaged more than 100 targets of interest at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, between October 21 and 27.
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US gets serious about drone threat after "Russia's Pearl Harbor"
Ukraine's drone attack on Russian bomber bases has underscored the urgency of fortifying U.S. military airfields.
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November 11, 2025 at 12:09 PM
The U.S. Northern Command, which is tasked with homeland defense missions, said a counter-small unmanned aerial system (C-sUAS) team successfully engaged more than 100 targets of interest at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, between October 21 and 27.
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The Chinese military recently conducted a drill simulating a wartime scenario in which its ships and bases came under attack, amid tensions in the contested South China Sea.
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Chinese military holds war drills in disputed waters
The drill was held by the Southern Theater Command, which is tasked with safeguarding China's interests in the South China Sea.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Chinese military recently conducted a drill simulating a wartime scenario in which its ships and bases came under attack, amid tensions in the contested South China Sea.
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Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Newsweek that the deployment of the United States Typhon missile system in the country does not target any specific nation, after Russia said it reserved the right to take necessary measures to ensure its security.
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US ally responds to American missiles threatening Russia
The U.S. Typhon missile system can conduct land-attack missions with 1,000-mile-range Tomahawk cruise missiles.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Japan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs told Newsweek that the deployment of the United States Typhon missile system in the country does not target any specific nation, after Russia said it reserved the right to take necessary measures to ensure its security.
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The Chinese navy confirmed on Saturday that the country's most advanced aircraft carrier, CNS Fujian, will be homeported at a base in the contested South China Sea, where Beijing's territorial claims overlap with those of a number of other countries.
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China stations newest aircraft carrier in disputed waters
China's third carrier, CNS Fujian, has electromagnetic catapults that enable it to able to launch heavier fixed-wing aircraft.
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November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
The Chinese navy confirmed on Saturday that the country's most advanced aircraft carrier, CNS Fujian, will be homeported at a base in the contested South China Sea, where Beijing's territorial claims overlap with those of a number of other countries.
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Honored to see our nuclear arsenal data used in this Newsweek article. www.newsweek.com/how-us-nucle...
You can find the original and more here on the FAS web site: fas.org/initiative/n...
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How US nuclear weapons compare to Russia and China after new missile tests
U.S. President Donald Trump said he might be working to denuclearize with Russia and China.
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November 6, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Honored to see our nuclear arsenal data used in this Newsweek article. www.newsweek.com/how-us-nucle...
You can find the original and more here on the FAS web site: fas.org/initiative/n...
You can find the original and more here on the FAS web site: fas.org/initiative/n...
I have heard of them long time ago but never thought of them would visit Hong Kong lol
November 9, 2025 at 9:15 AM
I have heard of them long time ago but never thought of them would visit Hong Kong lol
China's third aircraft carrier CNS Fujian is now confirmed to be homeported Yulin Naval Base near Sanya, Hainan Province.
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November 8, 2025 at 11:23 AM
China's third aircraft carrier CNS Fujian is now confirmed to be homeported Yulin Naval Base near Sanya, Hainan Province.
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A United States Patriot air defense unit has returned to the Korean Peninsula after defending against Iran's missile strike this summer, gaining "invaluable" combat experience as it continues its mission to protect South Korea from North Korea's threat.
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Update: US Patriot unit returns to Korean Peninsula after Iran missile war
The U.S. Forces Korea said the Patriot unit's combat experience in the Middle East would help refine its defensive posture.
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November 7, 2025 at 3:53 PM
A United States Patriot air defense unit has returned to the Korean Peninsula after defending against Iran's missile strike this summer, gaining "invaluable" combat experience as it continues its mission to protect South Korea from North Korea's threat.
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The Philippine Marine Corps has revealed its first BrahMos missile battery during a presentation at the force’s 75th anniversary ceremony today. Located in Zambales, Manila’s first BrahMos base can reach Scarborough Shoal. Note the battery comp and facilities shown.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:10 AM
The Philippine Marine Corps has revealed its first BrahMos missile battery during a presentation at the force’s 75th anniversary ceremony today. Located in Zambales, Manila’s first BrahMos base can reach Scarborough Shoal. Note the battery comp and facilities shown.
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CNS Fujian is China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, a design decided by President Xi Jinping personally, the Chinese military said on Friday.
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China’s most-advanced aircraft carrier officially enters service
China has viewed aircraft carriers as a visible symbol of its strength as it develops its armed forces to "world-class" standards.
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November 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
CNS Fujian is China's first aircraft carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults, a design decided by President Xi Jinping personally, the Chinese military said on Friday.
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In a set of photos released on Monday by Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, a key U.S. military facility in Japan, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine JS Unryu was seen docking at the base's harbor for a resupply operation on October 27.
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US alliance receives submarine boost
A Japanese submarine recently visited a U.S. military base for resupply.
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November 7, 2025 at 10:59 AM
In a set of photos released on Monday by Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, a key U.S. military facility in Japan, the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force submarine JS Unryu was seen docking at the base's harbor for a resupply operation on October 27.
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The highly energetic shockwave killed an estimated 900-1,100 sea otters, some by crushing their skulls. Other marine mammals died horrifically when their lungs ruptured or their eyes were blown out. Thousands of shore birds were killed when their legs pushed through their bodies and spines snapped.
November 6, 2025 at 3:24 PM
The highly energetic shockwave killed an estimated 900-1,100 sea otters, some by crushing their skulls. Other marine mammals died horrifically when their lungs ruptured or their eyes were blown out. Thousands of shore birds were killed when their legs pushed through their bodies and spines snapped.
The United States continues modernizing its nuclear forces amid threats from its adversaries, as a new stealth nuclear cruise missile appears to have been unveiled.
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New US nuclear missile may have broken cover
The Long Range Standoff is a nuclear cruise missile with the range and ability to penetrate heavily defended airspace.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
The United States continues modernizing its nuclear forces amid threats from its adversaries, as a new stealth nuclear cruise missile appears to have been unveiled.
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The United States, Russia and China—the top three nuclear-armed powers—have all test-fired their intercontinental ballistic missiles, or ICBMs, over the past year as the arms race among them looms, challenging global strategic balance and stability.
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How US nuclear weapons compare to Russia and China after new missile tests
U.S. President Donald Trump said he might be working to denuclearize with Russia and China.
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November 6, 2025 at 1:52 PM
The United States, Russia and China—the top three nuclear-armed powers—have all test-fired their intercontinental ballistic missiles, or ICBMs, over the past year as the arms race among them looms, challenging global strategic balance and stability.
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The United States test-fired an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM on Wednesday to validate the reliability, readiness and accuracy of the nation's nuclear ICBM fleet.
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Photo shows test launch of US Minuteman III nuclear missile
The U.S. Air Force deploys 400 Minuteman III missiles, each armed with a single nuclear warhead.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:22 PM
The United States test-fired an unarmed Minuteman III ICBM on Wednesday to validate the reliability, readiness and accuracy of the nation's nuclear ICBM fleet.
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China recently assembled two flotillas in waters near the Red Sea as it continues an escort mission that helps its fast-growing navy gain experience operating overseas.
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November 5, 2025 at 4:05 PM
China recently assembled two flotillas in waters near the Red Sea as it continues an escort mission that helps its fast-growing navy gain experience operating overseas.
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A Chinese spy ship conducted a monthlong voyage that saw it sail around Japan's main islands as the United States ally held a large-scale military drill to bolster its defenses.
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US ally shadows China spy ship sailing around territory
China is expanding its military presence across the western Pacific through naval deployments.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:50 PM
A Chinese spy ship conducted a monthlong voyage that saw it sail around Japan's main islands as the United States ally held a large-scale military drill to bolster its defenses.
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The Philippines is advancing its efforts to strengthen its naval capabilities to counter China's military threat, with South Korea presenting a submarine development project.
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China rival eyes submarine boost from US ally
Philippine military chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. has described the acquisition of submarines as "a dream for us."
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November 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
The Philippines is advancing its efforts to strengthen its naval capabilities to counter China's military threat, with South Korea presenting a submarine development project.
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United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine and his South Korean counterpart flew in fighter jets to demonstrate allied air power to North Korea, the first of its kind in the alliance's 72-year history.
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Video shows US general flexing air power against North Korea
The flight demonstrated the enduring strength of the U.S.-South Korea alliance, the South Korean military said.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:01 AM
United States Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine and his South Korean counterpart flew in fighter jets to demonstrate allied air power to North Korea, the first of its kind in the alliance's 72-year history.
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Russia has launched a submarine designed to carry the nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed Poseidon torpedo.
The submarine, named Khabarovsk, is classified as a "heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser."
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The submarine, named Khabarovsk, is classified as a "heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser."
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Russia launches new nuclear torpedo submarine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has vowed to build a modern, powerful navy to defend his country's national interests.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Russia has launched a submarine designed to carry the nuclear-powered, nuclear-armed Poseidon torpedo.
The submarine, named Khabarovsk, is classified as a "heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser."
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The submarine, named Khabarovsk, is classified as a "heavy nuclear-powered missile cruiser."
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Satellite imagery of a Chinese naval base near the contested South China Sea suggests the country's most-advanced aircraft carrier, CNS Fujian, may soon be put into service.
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Satellites reveal China's major aircraft carrier updates
China is among a handful of countries with multiple aircraft carriers, and its most-advanced one, CNS "Fujian," may be put into service..
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November 3, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Satellite imagery of a Chinese naval base near the contested South China Sea suggests the country's most-advanced aircraft carrier, CNS Fujian, may soon be put into service.
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Naval vessels deployed by the United States and its Indo-Pacific allies for a joint drill in the disputed South China Sea were outnumbered by Chinese warships last week.
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Chinese navy outnumbers US and allied ships in disputed waters
The Chinese military said the U.S.-led naval exercise undermined peace and stability in the South China Sea.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
Naval vessels deployed by the United States and its Indo-Pacific allies for a joint drill in the disputed South China Sea were outnumbered by Chinese warships last week.
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Navigational warnings indicate that the United States has scheduled its first test of a nuclear-capable, but unarmed, intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) after President Donald Trump ordered the renewal of nuclear testing.
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Map shows first US nuclear missile test since Trump comments
The U.S. conducts several intercontinental ballistic missile test launches each year to maintain its nuclear deterrent.
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November 3, 2025 at 11:51 AM
Navigational warnings indicate that the United States has scheduled its first test of a nuclear-capable, but unarmed, intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) after President Donald Trump ordered the renewal of nuclear testing.
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Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Oscar Austin DDG 79, USS Bulkeley DDG 84, USS Paul Ignatius DDG 117, USS Roosevelt DDG 80, USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51 and USS Winston Churchill DDG 81 await mission tasking at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 31, 2025.
November 1, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Arleigh Burke-class destroyers USS Oscar Austin DDG 79, USS Bulkeley DDG 84, USS Paul Ignatius DDG 117, USS Roosevelt DDG 80, USS Arleigh Burke DDG 51 and USS Winston Churchill DDG 81 await mission tasking at Naval Station Rota, Spain, Oct. 31, 2025.