John Feng

Cape Town, Taichung

Contributing Editor at Newsweek

Contributing editor @Newsweek | alum @NCCU1927 & @SOAS

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Articles

Map Shows Where US Army to Take Control of Mexico Border

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | John Feng

The U.S. Army will take control of almost 110,000 acres of federal land along the U.S.-Mexico border. The Department of the Interior (DOI) announced on Tuesday that the land would be transferred to the the Department of the Army to support U.S. Border Patrol for a period of three years. Why It MattersThe land transfer marks a significant escalation in the federal government's efforts to address unauthorized immigration and transnational crime.
Map Shows US Travel Warnings for Africa Right Now

1 week ago | star-telegram.com | John Feng

Americans have been warned against travelling to certain parts of Africa, with a string of updated advisories issued by the U.S. State Department in recent weeks. Meanwhile, many other countries on the continent remain covered by long-standing travel advisories warning of the risks to US citizens who travel there. Newsweek has created a map setting out the various advisories that are currently in place.
Exclusive-How China’s Military is Quietly Gaining Control of the Pacific

1 week ago | miamiherald.com | John Feng

China has quietly extended its military reach far across the Pacific by building dozens of ports, airports, and communications projects at key points in a vast region that could shut out the United States and its allies in the event of war, a new report says.
Satellite Images Show US Aircraft Carrier at War With Iran-backed Houthis

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | John Feng

New satellite images show the USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier in the Red Sea as it leads an operation against the Iranian-backed Houthi group in Yemen, which has faced nearly a month of air attacks. Newsweek sought comment from U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM). Why It MattersConflict in the Red Sea region threatens a vital global shipping route.
Chiny, USA i Rosja to najbardziej znienawidzone państwa świata

2 weeks ago | newsweek.pl | Jordan King |John Feng

Mapa opiera się na badaniach World Population Review z tego roku, "łącząc raporty i badania opinii publicznej na ten temat z całego świata". Stosunki międzynarodowe znajdują się obecnie pod silnym napięciem w związku z licznymi wojnami toczącymi się na całym świecie, a rynki wciąż borykają się z dużymi cłami nałożonymi przez Donalda Trumpa.
Ukraine’s Main Munitions Plant ‘Wiped Out’ in Russia Air Strike: Report

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | John Feng

Ukraine's "main" ammunition production site close to the Ukrainian border with Russia has been "wiped out," a Ukrainian soldier has said, as Russia intensifies attacks into Ukraine's northeastern Sumy region. Why It MattersUkraine has dramatically ramped up its defense production since Russian tanks rolled across the border to start Moscow's full-scale invasion in February 2022.
Russian Forces Advance in Seven Frontline Areas: Ukraine War Update April 8

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | John Feng

Russian forces recently advanced in seven frontline areas, a think tank has observed. The U.S.-based Institute for the Study of War (ISW), said on Monday that gains were made in the Russian border region of Belgorod; near the cities of Siversk, Toretsk, Pokrovsk, and Velyka Novosilka in eastern Ukraine's Donetsk region; and in Ukraine's Zaporizhzhia region.
South Korea Fires Warning Shots After North Korean Soldiers Cross Border

2 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | John Feng

South Korea's military fired warning shots on Monday after approximately 10 North Korean soldiers crossed the heavily fortified border separating the two countries, officials said. According to the South's Joint Chiefs of Staff, the North Korean troops retreated back across the Military Demarcation Line following loudspeaker warnings and a volley of warning gunfire.
Map Shows Russia’s Frontline Gains Drying Up: Ukraine War Update April 7

2 weeks ago | star-telegram.com | John Feng

Map Shows Russian Control In Ukraine. This map, based on analysis by the Institute for the Study of War, shows Russia's territorial control in eastern and southeastern Ukraine as of April 6. Newsweek/ISW/Esri Russian territorial gains in Ukraine have been slowing since late 2024, new assessments show, as U.S.-pushed efforts toward a ceasefire deal stall and Ukrainian officials warn of a fresh Russian offensive. Why It MattersMoscow controls roughly a fifth of Ukrainian territory.
Trump Tariffs on Territory Hosting Major US Military Base Spark Confusion

3 weeks ago | miamiherald.com | John Feng

U.S. President Donald Trump's wide-ranging "reciprocal" tariffs have hit a remote, disputed island hosting a key U.S. military base in the Indian Ocean, although the tax appears to be a symbolic move devoid of any significant impact. Why It MattersTrump unveiled a raft of far-reaching "reciprocal tariffs" on U.S. trading partners on Wednesday, broadening a bubbling trade war in a move roundly criticized by world leaders as highly damaging.