Chinese fighter makes ‘unsafe’ intercept of US plane over East China Sea

Source: theguardian.com Second high-speed encounter within weeks takes place as Washington warns Beijing against setting up air defence zone over disputed Asia-Pacific waters A Chinese J-10 fighter made an ‘unsafe’ approach to an American surveillance plane, according to Pentagon officials. Photograph: China Photos/Getty Images Wednesday 8 June 2016 00.48 BST A Chinese fighter jet has carried out…

The assassination of Mullah Akhtar Mansour: Washington plays with fire in Eurasia’s geopolitical tinderbox—Part Two

The assassination of Mullah Akhtar Mansour: Washington plays with fire in Eurasia’s geopolitical tinderbox—Part Two

This is the second in a two-part series. Read Part one. American imperialism’s permanent war in Central Asia The May 21 killing of the Taliban’s political leader, Mullah Mansour, by American Special Operations served notice: After four decades of covert operations and military violence, US imperialism is forging ahead with new and still bloodier crimes…

US Concerned Over Intercepts of Planes ‘Violating Russia, China’s Security’

Source: sputniknews.com Washington has recently increased reconnaissance flights near Russia’s and China’s borders, while accusing Moscow and Beijing of intercepting US spy planes that are “violating their national security.” Last week Chinese military aircraft interceprted US reconnaissance planes near the island of Hainan and the upcoming conference on mechanisms of maritime military security on June 24-25 is thought to prove the “capabilities…

De-Petrodollar-ization Esclates – China Imports Record Amount Of Russian Oil In April

De-Petrodollar-ization Esclates – China Imports Record Amount Of Russian Oil In April

We have reported for years that Russia and China have been doing everything they can to displace the use (and influence) of the US dollar. The US of course, either oblivious or too arrogant to care, has continued to bring Russia and China together by annoying both equally with its incessant meddling. Recall that recently both China and Russia have had to warn…