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China’s reusable rocket ambitions experience second setback in the same month
The Long March 12A, China's initial state-owned reusable rocket, was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre but failed to recover its first stage successfully. This marked a second consecut...
Editors’ picks for 2025: ‘More F-35s, more tankers: a reliable way to strengthen Australian deterrence’
The article discusses Australia's need to bolster its deterrence capabilities in the face of increasing Chinese naval activity around the continent. It highlights a perceived gap in Australia’s defens...
U.S. lawmakers urge Pentagon to add DeepSeek and Xiaomi to list of Chinese military-backed firms
Members of Congress are urging the Department of Defense (DoD) to include the technology companies DeepSeek and Xiaomi in a restricted list of entities suspected to be linked with or supported by the ...
US Report Alleges China's Missile Deployment Near Mongolian Border
According to media reports, the United States has issued a report alleging that China has positioned missiles near its border with Mongolia. The details of these deployments and their implications are...
The Quad needs institutional armor against personality politics
This article discusses potential future diplomatic maneuvers between Quad countries to counteract the influence of individual leaders and political personalities on alliances and cooperation. It notes...
West must face the facts of Jimmy Lai’s trial and conviction
Jimmy Lai Chee-ying was found guilty on December 15 by the High Court of Hong Kong for conspiring with external forces and publishing seditious materials. His verdict has prompted reactions from Weste...
The U.S. Navy’s S-3 Viking Has A Message for China’s Navy and Russia’s Navy (As in Submarines)
The Lockheed S-3 Viking was introduced into the U.S. Navy service in 1974 as a carrier-based antisubmarine warfare aircraft designed to track and combat Soviet submarines during the Cold War. It is cr...
Europe's Taiwan Dilemma
The article discusses Europe's role and stance regarding the situation involving Taiwan, which is increasingly becoming significant as China’s strategic position grows stronger in East Asia. It explor...
China warns India over poet monk: ‘don’t even think about stealing our 6th Dalai Lama’
China has issued a warning to India regarding celebrations of the 6th Dalai Lama, a revered poet and religious figure from the 17th century. The event in Tawang, organized by India, was interpreted as...
China’s ‘black flying’ drone dilemma: when tech advancement clashes with aviation safety
Chinese authorities are addressing illegal high-altitude drone flights that pose risks to commercial aviation safety. The issue underscores the regulatory challenges China faces as it seeks to balance...
Despite political tensions, Japanese sushi chain Sushiro debuts to huge crowds in Shanghai
Sushiro, the world's largest conveyor-belt sushi chain from Japan, has opened its doors in Shanghai amidst significant enthusiasm from locals and tourists alike. Despite political tensions between Chi...
I Have Studied Fighter Jets for Decades: The J-20 Fighter Is No F-22 or F-35
The article discusses China's J-20 Mighty Dragon, highlighting its achievements such as being in substantial numbers with long-range capabilities, AESA radar, and significant payload capacity. However...
Chinese GPS-Tracked Seagull Spotted Near Karnataka Naval Site; Investigation Launched
A seagull fitted with a Chinese-manufactured GPS tracker was discovered near the Indian naval base INS Kadamba in Karnataka. The bird was found by Coastal Marine Police personnel and handed over to th...
Vietnam nears completion of militarized South China Sea outposts
Vietnam has intensified land reclamation efforts this year, starting construction on eight previously undeveloped Spratly Islands features in the South China Sea....
Do China’s Foreign Policy Experts Matter? How?
The article explores whether China's foreign policy experts have any significant influence on the country's decision-making processes within an authoritarian system. It challenges assumptions about ab...
US–China trade war traps China in structural imbalance spiral
China's five-year economic plan emphasizes industrial investment and indigenous innovation as key strategic focuses. However, continuing on this path could exacerbate structural economic imbalances am...
Middle East Universities Hedge Bets With China and US
Middle Eastern universities are increasingly diversifying their international partnerships, collaborating both with Chinese institutions and American universities. This strategy aims at balancing the ...
China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips in 2026 – but halve in Japan
Chinese outbound travel is predicted to grow dramatically in 2026 due to relaxed visa policies and a stronger yuan. However, visits to Japan might drop by nearly half as a result of a political rift b...
China condemns U.S. use of force against Venezuela
China expressed strong condemnation towards the U.S.'s use of force against Venezuela and its actions targeting the country's president. The statement emphasized China's shock at such a blatant act....
Beijing to approve Nvidia H200 imports, flagging overreliance
Chinese authorities are expected to permit the import of Nvidia's AI chip, the HGX H200. Alibaba and ByteDance have expressed interest in purchasing over 200,000 units but a prominent industry figure ...
How Chinese robotaxi giants are steering the Middle East towards a driverless future
Chinese robotaxi developers are playing a significant role in promoting autonomous vehicle technology in Abu Dhabi and other parts of the United Arab Emirates. The presence of self-driving cars highli...
Chinese archaeologists discover well-preserved section of 2,200-year-old 4-lane highway
Chinese archaeologists have discovered a well-preserved section of the ancient Qin Straight Road in Shaanxi province, northwest China. The highway, dating back to over 2,200 years ago and spanning nea...
DeepSeek’s game-changing rise, China’s robot boot camps: 7 AI 2025 breakthroughs
SCMP highlights DeepSeek as a significant player in China’s open-source large language model arena, potentially altering the nation's fate in its tech conflict with the US. The article suggests that t...
Want an explanation for China’s nuclear build-up? It’s not in the new white paper
China recently published an arms control white paper which did not provide any explanation or plan regarding its ongoing nuclear expansion, raising concerns and disappointment among observers....
China confirms J-10CE achieves first combat victory
On January 12, China’s State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defense confirmed that the export-oriented J-10CE fighter jet secured its first combat victory in May. The ...
China’s central bank sets onshore yuan fixing at strongest point in nearly 16 months
China’s central bank has strengthened the yuan’s daily fixing rate for three consecutive sessions, setting it at a nearly 16-month high of 7.0103 to the US dollar on Tuesday. Despite recent US dollar ...
Innovation and exports will winnow China’s car industry in 2026
China’s car industry anticipates stagnation this year following years of growth. New energy vehicles (NEVs) will continue increasing market share but at a much slower pace, expected to be around 60% p...
US debt surge leaves China, Japan holding the bag in 2026
In 2026, Washington's growing national debt puts Asia, especially Japan and China, on the hook for large holdings of US Treasury bonds. The article draws a parallel to former US Senator Everett Dirkse...
Buckle up for a volatile year of Trump-Xi, Taiwan and Kim
The article suggests that Asia will experience increased volatility in 2026 due to tensions involving the United States (under a hypothetical Trump presidency), China, Taiwan, and North Korea. While o...
China expands digital-yuan push to Singapore and Asean trade routes
Beijing aims to internationalize its digital currency by expanding usage through pilot cross-border payment schemes with Singapore as part of the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor project laun...
China has always done as it pleased — until now
The article suggests that China has historically faced no significant repercussions from U.S. presidents of any political affiliation when failing to uphold commitments....
China Mobilizes 100 Cross-Border Ballistic Missiles - All Satellites Above It
China has reportedly mobilized a significant number of cross-border ballistic missiles as part of its military activities. The article notes that all satellites are currently observing China's missile...
China’s PLA Daily accuses Japan of showing ‘no respect for history’
The official Chinese military newspaper, PLA Daily, has criticized Japan for disregarding its wartime atrocities and distorting historical records of World War II aggression. The commentary warns that...
In eastern China, ancient ruins are pushing back the date of Yangtze delta’s earliest cities
Chinese archaeologists are excavating the Doushan site in Wuxi, dating back about 6,000 years, which is believed to be the earliest known settlement in the Yangtze River Delta. This discovery pushes b...
Air China’s HK$1.32 billion Cathay stake sale ‘tactical’, Hong Kong carrier CEO says
Air China has sold a 1.6% stake in Cathay Pacific for HK$1.32 billion, with Cathay Pacific's CEO Ronald Lam stating this is a tactical move rather than an indication of strategic change in Air China’s...
Chinese automotive chipmaker Black Sesame’s Huashan A2000 clears US review hurdle
The Chinese chipmaker Black Sesame Technologies has announced that its advanced 7-nanometer Huashan A2000 automotive chip has been approved by US authorities, allowing for its global distribution. The...
Video: Jackie Chan tells audience words of Palestinian child left him in tears
Actor Jackie Chan revealed at the premiere of his upcoming film in Beijing that he was deeply moved by the response of a Palestinian child from Gaza when asked about their future aspirations. The chil...
China shoppers swap boutiques for bargains, fuelling US$30 billion luxury resale boom
In Shenzhen's business district, secondhand luxury goods stores have security checkpoints similar to those in airports or museums due to high-value items such as handbags. A 2,000-square-metre showroo...
Forget the H-20: China’s New Bomber Is No Match for the B-2 and Stealth B-21 Raider
China’s long-rumored H-20 stealth bomber is moving from speculation into reality, potentially complicating defense planning but not posing a significant threat compared to U.S. bombers like the B-2 an...
China social media thrashes one-child policy after population control czar dies
Following the death of China's leader associated with population control measures, social media in China has been filled with criticism and regret regarding the one-child policy that was enforced from...
Trump’s audacious imperialism will only propel China’s rise
The article criticizes U.S. President Donald Trump's actions in Venezuela as an example of American imperialism driven by control over oil reserves. It implies that such aggressive tactics will boost ...
Chinese President Xi Jinping urges South Korea to ‘make correct strategic choices’
Chinese President Xi Jinping told his South Korean counterpart Lee Jae Myung that both nations share responsibility for regional stability and should make the correct strategic choice amidst a turbule...
Pentagon To Contract Fleet Of Seaplanes For The Pacific
The U.S. Pentagon plans to contract for seaplane fleets amid concerns over the growing likelihood of conflict with China due to the current absence of American amphibious aircraft capabilities....
China launches 100 satellite constellations
China has launched a significant number of satellites as part of its space expansion program, showcasing an increase in its presence and technology capabilities within the space industry....
U.S. gives green light to Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
The U.S. has updated regulations allowing Nvidia to export its H200 chips to China, with stipulations that sufficient stock remains in the United States and Chinese customers must show adequate securi...
US government approves Nvidia H200 chip exports to China
The US has approved Nvidia's export of its H200 artificial intelligence chips to China under the condition that no more than half of these shipments can be sold in China compared to domestic sales. Th...
Japan Courts South Korea Amid Rift With China
Japanese Prime Minister Taro Aso's ruling party leader Natsuo Yamaguchi, now replaced by Sanae Takaichi, is attempting to improve relations with South Korea due to worsening ties with China. However, ...
‘Forgotten’ Deal Could Allow Massive U.S. Military Expansion in Greenland
President Trump has proposed that the U.S. may need to 'take' or 'buy' Greenland to counter Russian and Chinese influence in the Arctic, deeming Denmark's current defense arrangements inadequate. A le...
Thailand signs new deal for additional Chinese armored vehicles
The Royal Thai Army signed a contract with China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO) during a delegation visit on January 11th in Beijing, for the procurement of additional VN1 8×8 wheeled ar...
G7 finance ministers agree to address rare-earth supply issues quickly
During a meeting of G7 finance ministers, concerns were raised about China's tightening controls on rare earth exports to Japan and the potential global impact of this move. The ministers agreed to ac...
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