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.
Chinese navy ship sails into US ally's territorial sea
The Chinese vessel that intruded into Japanese territorial waters on Saturday is a survey ship used to research underwater topography for submarine navigation.
China neighbor India receives nuclear submarine boost
India has a second submarine in service that is capable of launching nuclear ballistic missiles.
US spy plane maps Russia's radars
The American reconnaissance aircraft, U.S. Air Force RC-135U, flew near the far northwest part of Russia on Thursday.
Map shows US and China's aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
The U.S. Navy has the world's largest aircraft carrier fleet with 11 in service, while China ranks second with three ships launched.
China's icebreakers challenge US staying power on Arctic frontier
China has three icebreaking ships operating in the Arctic for the first time.
China trades warships for access to new military base overseas—report
The Cambodian base has a pier long enough to accommodate large naval vessels like aircraft carriers.
US and allies patrol Arctic amid growing challenge from Russia, China
The operation focused on the ability of multinational forces to operate effectively in the Arctic environment.
How US surged forces to Middle East to keep Iran at bay
The Pentagon says the U.S. military remains "well postured" to defend Israel and American forces in the region.
US Marines deploy Reaper to contested airspace near China
The drone supports the Marines' littoral operations in contested environments with a long-range intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance capability.
Map shows US spy flight near Russia's borders
The American reconnaissance aircraft flew over eastern Finland, which borders Russia.
US puts world's largest carrier fleet to work
Six American aircraft carriers were underway but none of them operating in the Western Pacific Ocean.
Chinese military drones double up against Taiwan
Two Chinese military drones flew northward along Taiwan's eastern coast via the so-called "Yonaguni Gap" on Friday.
Malaysia warship sinks in mishap in South China Sea
It was believed that the warship hit an underwater object while carrying out operational duties.
US plane shadows Russia warships near allied territory
Two Russian warships passed through the waters between South Korea and Japan.
Map shows U.S. and China's aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
There were no U.S. aircraft carriers operating in the Western Pacific Ocean this week.
US sends reconnaissance plane to snoop on Russia
The RC-135U Combat Sent can locate and identify foreign military land, naval and airborne radar signals.
US warship in Taiwan Strait triggers protest by China
The Chinese military said its troops are on high alert to defend the country's sovereignty and security.
China quietly launches most advanced submarine
China has recently introduced a diesel-electric submarine capable of launching missiles vertically, according to a report.
Russia struggles to repair its Black Sea Fleet: Kyiv
Ukraine claimed it prevented Russia from using a naval repair base in Sevastopol.
China responds to top-secret US nuclear war strategy
China's Foreign Ministry on Wednesday accused the United States of creating the largest nuclear threat.
US ally meets China's "monster ship" guarding artificial islands
A Canadian warship encountered a mammoth Chinese coast guard ship in contested waters in the South China Sea.
Taiwan test-fires missiles amid China threat
Among the missiles was the indigenously developed Sky Bow 3, designed to engage threats such as aircraft, cruise missiles and short-range ballistic missiles.
US ally reports intercepts of Russian and Chinese warships
Japan has detected three groups of Russian and Chinese warships in its surrounding waters in recent days.
China issues warship warning to NATO member
The German navy said its Indo-Pacific deployment showed Berlin's commitment to free and safe shipping lanes and a rules-based international order.
China's spy agency uses US warships in propaganda post
The U.S. warships-featured propaganda post was about fighting against separatism and espionage related to Taiwan.
Soviet-era aircraft carrier catches fire in China
A decommissioned Soviet-era aircraft carrier that became a famous theme park in China was burned in a massive fire.
Russia floats lifesize submarine decoy of sunken vessel in Crimea
The appearance of the submarine decoy comes after Ukraine claimed it had sunk one of the Russian vessels.
Map shows U.S. and China's aircraft carriers in Pacific this week
A second U.S. Navy Pacific-based aircraft carrier is "accelerating" its transition to the Middle East.
China responds to Donald Trump's nuclear weapons claim
A Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson said the U.S. nuclear arsenal is "way bigger" than China's.
Videos show Russia's nuclear bombers buzzing NATO borders
Two groups of Russian bombers conducted flight operations over three major bodies of water in Europe.
