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🚨 A LOT going down in the Pacific right now.
The US & its allies—Japan, South Korea, Philippines, & Australia—and China & its allies—Russia & North Korea—are all actively operating in the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, & Sea of Japan.
Here’s everything you need to know 👇
The US & its allies—Japan, South Korea, Philippines, & Australia—and China & its allies—Russia & North Korea—are all actively operating in the South China Sea, Philippine Sea, & Sea of Japan.
Here’s everything you need to know 👇
1. The big news this morning was China’s announcement of “major military activity” in the Yellow Sea near Qingdao.
The Shandong Carrier Strike Group was last spotted in the Philippine Sea on April 16.
This is worth watching & I’m running a live thread with everything I find:
The Shandong Carrier Strike Group was last spotted in the Philippine Sea on April 16.
This is worth watching & I’m running a live thread with everything I find:
https://twitter.com/ianellisjones/status/1647972452968824841
2. On Friday, the Russian Pacific Fleet was placed on “high alert” for snap military drills.
The Russian Defense Ministry declared that the southern Sea of Okhotsk, the Peter the Great Bay of the Sea of Japan, & the Avacha Bay on the Kamchatka Peninsula would be closed.
The Russian Defense Ministry declared that the southern Sea of Okhotsk, the Peter the Great Bay of the Sea of Japan, & the Avacha Bay on the Kamchatka Peninsula would be closed.
https://twitter.com/ianellisjones/status/1647298615759519746
3. Last week, North Korea conducted one of its most provocative weapons demonstrations in years by flight-testing a new intercontinental ballistic missile for the first time.
On Saturday, a South Korean naval vessel fired warning shots to repel a North Korean patrol vessel.
On Saturday, a South Korean naval vessel fired warning shots to repel a North Korean patrol vessel.
4. The US, South Korea & Japan conducted a trilateral missile defense exercise Monday near the Korean Peninsula & Yellow Sea.
The US & South Korea also launched drills Monday involving 100+ warplanes—including advanced F-35 fighter jets—and will continue through April 28.
The US & South Korea also launched drills Monday involving 100+ warplanes—including advanced F-35 fighter jets—and will continue through April 28.
https://twitter.com/ianellisjones/status/1648027426981572613
5. Major combined live-fire military exercises are underway between the US, Philippines, & Australia.
The largest ever iteration of the annual #Balikatan23 exercise features 17,600 soldiers—a marked increase from 9,000 last year.
The US is showcasing its firepower in Asia.
The largest ever iteration of the annual #Balikatan23 exercise features 17,600 soldiers—a marked increase from 9,000 last year.
The US is showcasing its firepower in Asia.
https://twitter.com/ianellisjones/status/1646902212885458945
6. Yesterday, a US destroyer transited the Taiwan Strait.
While a relatively routine operation—in January, a US warship passed through—it’s the *third* freedom of navigation operation in less than one month in waters contested by China, which is not very routine.
Live updates:
While a relatively routine operation—in January, a US warship passed through—it’s the *third* freedom of navigation operation in less than one month in waters contested by China, which is not very routine.
Live updates:
https://twitter.com/ianellisjones/status/1647786678176677888
7. China's PLAN Shandong Carrier Strike Group continues its training patrol in the Pacific.
Japan has closely tracked & shadowed the Shandong CSG.
As of April 16, its last known location was 710km south-southeast of Okinotorishima.
Japan has closely tracked & shadowed the Shandong CSG.
As of April 16, its last known location was 710km south-southeast of Okinotorishima.
https://twitter.com/navalinstitute/status/1648086685857595392
The @USNavy & @US7thFleet have been extremely active in strategically positioning its assets around the region.
I’m closely tracking & monitoring US naval activity using public data here:
I’m closely tracking & monitoring US naval activity using public data here:
https://twitter.com/ianellisjones/status/1648117668010942464
Given the increased naval activity in the region, there is always chatter about a potential blockade.
I don't know if or when that will happen, but I compiled a list of what the experts are saying:
I don't know if or when that will happen, but I compiled a list of what the experts are saying:
https://twitter.com/ianellisjones/status/1644414634726760459
If you made it all the way down here, thanks for reading—and I hope you enjoyed my awful map.
I'll keep updating these threads as events play out.
To understand more about the US-China competition, I highly recommend watching this speech from Navy Rear Admiral Mike Studeman 👇
I'll keep updating these threads as events play out.
To understand more about the US-China competition, I highly recommend watching this speech from Navy Rear Admiral Mike Studeman 👇
https://twitter.com/ianellisjones/status/1632848649850961921
Note: Map locations are approximate.
Source: @USNINews @NavalInstitute
Source: @USNINews @NavalInstitute
https://twitter.com/USNINews/status/1648025859947626497
First breaking news update I've seen today on China’s “major military activity” in the Yellow Sea.
I'm working to confirm the source and accuracy, as none is cited.
Will update as info comes in.
I'm working to confirm the source and accuracy, as none is cited.
Will update as info comes in.
https://twitter.com/financialjuice/status/1648325209898844162
Radio Taiwan International reporting:
China conducted a military drill in the Yellow Sea that started Tuesday @ 9am local time.
ROC Defense Ministry spokesman said the drills appear to be scheduled internal exercises that lasted 3 hours. @RadioTaiwan_Eng
đźš© Still unconfirmed.
China conducted a military drill in the Yellow Sea that started Tuesday @ 9am local time.
ROC Defense Ministry spokesman said the drills appear to be scheduled internal exercises that lasted 3 hours. @RadioTaiwan_Eng
đźš© Still unconfirmed.
UPDATE: China held major military drills in the waters off Shandong Province in the Yellow Sea, as reported by @taiwanplusnews.
More info here:
More info here:
https://twitter.com/ianellisjones/status/1648379714321498114
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