State of Mankind

Abe suggests nuclear-sharing program for Japan; Former US defense officials arrive in Taiwan



The United States is showing support for Taiwan amid growing threats from Beijing. A delegation has arrived on the island for talks among top current and former officials.

Triggered by #RussiaUkraineEscalation, Japan’s former prime minister suggests his country consider a nuclear sharing program, inspired by #NATO.

Details on a “highly sophisticated” Chinese hacking tool has come out—after it had escaped public attention for years.

Global supply chains take another hit. Russia’s invasion sparked new airspace bans on both sides of the conflict, impacting a fifth of the world's air cargo. And China is at the frontline.

As the United States sanctions Russia, China is buying more from the country. At the same time, Beijing is stepping up its oil purchases from yet another sanctioned nation.