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China plans to increase its military spending by 8.1% in 2018 in an effort to modernize its armed forces.

The disappearance of the ice pack has made Arctic passages potentially viable alternatives to existing routes.

At no point did the Chinese have the president's 'nuclear football' in their possession or even touch the briefcase.

"Russia and China's attempts to remake the international system pose "the central challenge to U.S. security"

Defense Secretary Jim Mattis said the era of great power competition has returned.

Satellite images released by the U.S. Department of Treasury appeared to show vessels illegally trading oil in the West Sea.

China and Russia gave thumbs down to President Trump's new national security strategy.

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If an attempt at regime change is in the offing, only China and the U.S. would be the likely instigators.