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US-China relations
Will the Trump-class battleship really be able to deter China?
The US Navy’s claims that the ships will ‘inspire confidence in our friends and fear in our adversaries’ have been widely questioned.
17 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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China-Japan relations
Why does the PLA object to Japan’s drone plans for its southern islands?
17 May 2026 - 8:17PM
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South China Sea
Can AI-assisted unmanned vessels be Beijing’s answer to South China Sea patrols?
16 May 2026 - 10:00AM
2026 Xi-Trump summit
Xi urges ‘utmost caution’ from Trump on Taiwan, warns of conflict risk
Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note.
14 May 2026 - 11:02PM
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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump (not in picture), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations
Typhon launch of Tomahawk missile is ‘worst provocation’ by the US against China
Observers suggest strong countermeasures after the first live-firing of the system since its deployment to the Philippines.
14 May 2026 - 5:58PM
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US-China relations
US Senate warns of China’s nuclear capabilities hours before Xi-Trump summit
Beijing engaged in ‘unprecedented nuclear expansion’ in recent years that includes ‘hundreds of new missile silos’, senator tells hearing.
14 May 2026 - 8:59AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
What does Pete Hegseth’s presence in China say about Trump’s military agenda?
US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons and military-to-military communication will be among topics discussed, experts say.
13 May 2026 - 9:36PM
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (third from top) descends the steps of Air Force One as President Donald Trump walks with Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: AP
2026 Xi-Trump summit
How US missile shortages could strengthen China’s hand during Trump visit
Washington’s depleted stocks and supply chain weaknesses could hand Beijing an important bargaining chip in this week’s talks.
13 May 2026 - 10:09PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Taiwan stages live-fire drill on mainland-facing island as Trump heads to Beijing
Coming Xi-Trump summit has triggered renewed anxiety in Taiwan about becoming a bargaining chip in broader negotiations.
13 May 2026 - 6:11PM
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US-China relations
Chinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride
MizarVision defiant after Washington imposes sweeping ban for publishing open-source images detailing Operation Fury activities.
13 May 2026 - 12:00PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
US defence secretary joins Trump on China trip in rare diplomatic move
Pete Hegseth becomes first Pentagon chief to accompany a US president to Beijing since Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit.
13 May 2026 - 10:16PM
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate on Tuesday regarding the White House’s proposed military budget. Photo: Getty Images
2026 Xi-Trump summit
What to expect from this week’s Trump 2.0 visit to Beijing
Nearly a decade after his first-term visit, Trump returns to Beijing amid tensions over tariffs, Taiwan and tech rivalry.
11 May 2026 - 9:15AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Could military AI use be on the agenda when Chinese and US leaders meet?
The technology has become increasingly important for militaries around the world, but the two sides may struggle to reach a consensus.
11 May 2026 - 2:10PM
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China's military weapons
Underwater anti-mine technology takes centre stage at Chinese defence show
The Chengdu Defence Technology Industry Expo showcases advanced equipment, including submarine-launched drones.
10 May 2026 - 8:00PM
China-Japan relations
Are China and Russia flexing their maritime muscle near Japan?
Tokyo’s recent tracking of three PLA Navy warships transiting Tsushima Strait comes amid heightened regional tensions.
8 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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China’s Type 055 guided-missile destroyer, designated “Renhai-class” by Nato, is a cruiser-sized vessel with robust air-defence, anti-submarine and surface-warfare capabilities. Photo: Handout
Corruption in China
Fate of China’s ex-defence heads shows party won’t allow disloyalty: state media
Editorial from Chinese military’s official newspaper marks the first time that Li Shangfu has been labelled a traitor.
9 May 2026 - 9:27AM
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China's military weapons
China confirms it helped Pakistan’s air force during last year’s war with India
Engineers tell state media they offered technical support during conflict that saw an Indian-owned Rafale downed by a Chinese-made fighter.
8 May 2026 - 5:25PM
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Private firms can help stop sanctions ‘strangling’ China’s military: general
The authorities should give companies a greater voice in civilian-military collaboration, PLA Major General Zhang Zhan argues.
7 May 2026 - 9:07PM
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A land-based drone formation features at a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Corruption in China
2 former Chinese defence ministers handed suspended death sentences
Sentences for Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu are the most severe for senior military officers since anti-corruption campaign began in 2012.
8 May 2026 - 12:33PM
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China's military weapons
Does YJ-20 hypersonic sea-based missile give China an edge over US carriers?
The highly manoeuvrable weapon is nearly invulnerable to interception and could sink an aircraft carrier with a single hit.
6 May 2026 - 10:35PM
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China-Japan relations
China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII
Beijing says Japan’s ‘neo-militarism’ is a ‘scourge’ that threatens regional peace and stability.
6 May 2026 - 9:48PM
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China's military weapons
Will new Saudi-Pakistan defence pact give Chinese arms risk-free exposure?
Islamabad’s elevated stature in Middle East security could make it ‘the operational face of Chinese defence systems’ via regional deployment.
5 May 2026 - 11:38PM
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China's military weapons
China unveils new naval defence systems as drones change nature of war at sea
The PLA has been working to improve its defences after the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East highlighted the threat of anti-ship drones.
5 May 2026 - 7:49PM
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Defence
Can Korea’s most advanced fighter KF-21 compete with China, the US and Europe?
Recent roll-out puts South Korea in elite group of countries capable of indigenously developing advanced supersonic combat aircraft.
5 May 2026 - 6:44PM
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China's military weapons
Has China given the first sign it’s ready to export J-35A fighter to Pakistan?
State media shows J-35A model bearing AVIC logo rolling out of the hangar, the English lettering hinting it is an export model.
5 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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