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China's military weapons
China’s J-10CE jets defeat Eurofighters 9-0 in mock battles, CCTV confirms
While state broadcaster does not identify the drill, details appear to match a 2024 exercise in Qatar involving Pakistan.
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US-China relations
US delegation may herald Hegseth trip to China
21 May 2026 - 5:00PM
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Will US defence strategy architect Colby pave the way for Hegseth’s China visit?
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China-Russia relations
China and Russia warn US Golden Dome poses ‘clear threat’ to stability
Days after Xi-Trump talks, Beijing and Moscow slam Washington’s military provocations and its plans for missile defence system.
20 May 2026 - 10:02PM
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China and Russia say the Golden Dome missile defence system initiated by US President Donald Trump would have “serious negative consequences for international security”. Photo: AP
China’s military drills
Chinese carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties
The Liaoning carrier group will hold live-fire drills months after stand-off with Japanese fighter jets during a December exercise.
19 May 2026 - 6:22PM
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China’s military drills
Can PLA training catch up with China’s rapid weapon development?
‘No matter how advanced the equipment is, if people cannot effectively operate it, it remains nothing more than cold steel’: PLA Daily.
19 May 2026 - 9:10AM
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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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US President Donald Trump says the ships will be part of a “Golden Fleet”. Photo: AFP
China-Japan relations
Why does the PLA object to Japan’s drone plans for its southern islands?
Tokyo says it’s building a coastal defence system but Beijing sees an offensive purpose in the deployment.
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?
Near-silent autonomous surveillance vessels that can keep going for months on end recommended for Chinese maritime enforcement.
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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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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A Tomahawk is test-fired from a Typhon missile launch system in California in 2023. Photo: US Army
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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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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The exercise on Kinmen island, also known as Quemoy, simulated a People’s Liberation Army amphibious assault on the coastline. Photo: CNA
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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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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Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomes US President Donald Trump at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, in November 2017. Photo: Xinhua
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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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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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Li Shangfu (left) and Wei Fenghe have both been sentenced to death with a two-year reprieve. Photo: AP/Reuters
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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China's military weapons
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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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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