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Washington has approved US$11 billion in sales of weapons and systems to Taiwan, including Himars rocket launchers. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Whose vision for Taiwan’s military will win? Rival defence bills reveal rift

The island’s main political parties clash over whether to prioritise US arms or invest in home-grown weapons and ‘T-Dome’ air shield.

Two Sessions 2026

China’s 15th 5-year plan maps bold push for AI, fusion and frontier science

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Women and gender

Alarm sounded on mentally disabled women forced into marriage in rural China

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Two Sessions 2026

China targets lowest growth range in 35 years as pressures rise

Beijing to prioritise hi-tech over stimulus-driven growth with focus on the people in notable shift, premier’s work report to NPC reveals.

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Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s speech at the National People’s Congress opening session is broadcast on a giant TV screen, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Robert Ng
Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s speech at the National People’s Congress opening session is broadcast on a giant TV screen, in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Robert Ng
Taiwan

What does Marco Rubio’s ‘unleash Chiang’ threat against Iran actually mean?

US secretary of state’s invocation of Cold War expression stirs unexpected debate in Taiwan.

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Two Sessions 2026

Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report

Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy.

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Taiwan, trade war, PLA and AI: Li Qiang lays out priorities at ‘two sessions’

China’s premier pledges to champion ‘orderly’ multipolarism and ‘inclusive’ globalisation.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping interacts with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 5, 2026. Photo: Reuters
Chinese President Xi Jinping interacts with Chinese Premier Li Qiang during the opening session of the National People’s Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 5, 2026. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US: Beijing adviser

Zheng Yongnian cites precision strikes on Iran and earlier Venezuela raid to warn about risks posed by deep AI integration in US military.

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China’s Communist Party

Song Ping, ‘loyal communist fighter’ whose career spanned decades, dies aged 108

Song worked with several generations of leaders, starting as Zhou Enlai’s secretary and later talent-spotted future president Hu Jintao.

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Taiwan

What’s the one big thing missing from Beijing’s Taiwan deterrence strategy?

The country has military strength and political resolve but more work needs to be done on a third element, an NPC deputy says.

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Beijing has established military capacity and political resolve in relation to unification with Taiwan but should do more to communicate its deterrence, an NPC deputy says. Photo: Getty Images
Corruption in China

China’s war on corruption – is this just the end of the beginning?

More ‘tigers’ are being culled than ever before in a campaign that could be becoming the new normal.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
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Taiwan

US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears

Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare.

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US-China relations

As US names Tibet coordinator, is it eyeing China, its minority groups or trade?

Special coordinator for Tibetan issues says he seeks to advance US efforts to ‘preserve Tibetans’ precious heritage’.

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China’s Communist Party

Inside Xi Jinping’s new guide to promoting Communist Party officials

Chinese leader targets ‘two-faced’ officials and demands new benchmarks tailored to local needs in newly released speeches.

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President Xi Jinping says that during China’s leadership transition, “we must keep our eyes peeled and promote truly loyal, reliable and responsible cadres”. Photo: Xinhua
China’s internet censorship

Chinese social media bans female Uygur comic over marriage jokes

Xiao Pa, real name Paziliyaer Paerhati, is said to have ‘stirred up gender conflicts and created anxiety over marriage and childbirth’.

Xiao Pa began performing stand-up comedy full-time in 2020. Photo: QQ.com
Xiao Pa began performing stand-up comedy full-time in 2020. Photo: QQ.com
US-China relations

Is this maritime court case a model of China’s anti-sanctions law in action?

Sanctioned Chinese company takes on Swiss firm in ‘landmark’ action against foreign ‘bullying’ and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’.

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Taiwan

What does Taiwanese leader William Lai’s rare ‘mainland China’ reference mean?

Analysts cite pressure from Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, where Taiwan is likely to be a focal point.

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Two Sessions 2026

China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’

Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of deputies.

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Beijing is preparing to host the annual session of the National People’s Congress. Photo: Reuters
Beijing is preparing to host the annual session of the National People’s Congress. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war

China ‘reminds’ its male citizens in Russia about Moscow’s military service law

Men applying for long-term Russian residency must agree to serve a year in the armed forces, consulate says in an unusual notice.

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Women and gender

‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes

Grass-roots group warns AI platforms have ‘sacrificed women’s right to safety’ as non-consensual sexualised images proliferate.

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China’s Communist Party

Why is the Communist Party warning cadres about their performance?

The party’s new governance campaign comes at a critical time for the ruling body and the country.

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China’s Communist Party will hold its five-yearly national congress next year. Photo: Reuters
Taiwan

Taiwan arms deals may be first to fall through as result of political deadlock

Defence minister appeals to lawmakers to back US$40 billion spending plan before the arms deals with the US expire next month.

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Wellington Koo, the defence minister of Taiwan, says “defence budgets and force-building should transcend party lines”. Photo: CNA
Wellington Koo, the defence minister of Taiwan, says “defence budgets and force-building should transcend party lines”. Photo: CNA
US-China relations

US tariff ruling points to steadier US-China ties before April summit: analysts

Court decision lowers effective duties, easing tensions and steering Xi-Trump talks towards stability rather than escalation.

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Taiwan

Taiwan seeks clarity after US Supreme Court upends Trump’s tariff powers

Taipei scrambles to ensure trade exemptions remain intact, but opposition warns the ruling ‘completely overturned’ tariff deal.

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How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s defence budget

US leader’s talk of consulting Xi Jinping on arms sales could hand Taiwan’s opposition a ‘lifeline’ to reshape spending bill, experts say.

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US President Donald Trump’s remarks on arms sales have unsettled Taiwan watchers as they appear to violate one of the Six Assurances issued by Washington in 1982. Photo: Getty Images via AFP
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