https://freerepublic.com/tag/brandonweichert/ en-us Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:01:10 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4374489/posts As the United States turns its focus away from Asia and dials in on the Middle East, China is reportedly ramping up its deployment of naval power on the high seas. The Chinese navy and coast guard have deployed 100 vessels in the East and South China Seas, according to information that two Taiwanese security officials told Reuters. China’s presence is highly heightened when compared with the usual strength in the theater of about 50-60 ships, according to a statement that one official provided to Reuters. However, these ships are nowhere to be seen on the map. They are all... The Western Journal https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-bloggers/4374489/posts#comment Sat, 11 Apr 2026 13:01:10 GMT