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Military
J-16s vs Rafales: Chinese air force puts jets to the war-game test
State broadcaster offers a look at a PLA exercise simulating an air combat scenario between Chinese and foreign forces.
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China’s top court sends message to employers on sexual harassment
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China Economy
China eases visa rules for India, tapping into US$21.6 billion travel market
Indian nationals will now be able to apply for Chinese visas online as Beijing and New Delhi gradually move to normalise economic ties.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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China and India are gradually normalising economic ties five years after a deadly border clash. Photo: AFP
Politics
From Labubu to blockbuster films, was 2025 the year of China’s soft power?
Chinese lifestyle brands and other cultural exports proved to be a hit around the world this year, here are some of our most notable stories.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
Science
In eastern China, ancient ruins push back the date of Yangtze delta’s earliest cities
Excavations at the Doushan site near Wuxi suggest water may have spurred the development of the oldest centres in the area.
21 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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China Business
Why global luxury brands are switching to shopping streets in China
Luxury giants are transforming China’s retail scene, blending culture, cuisine and shopping in vibrant street-level destinations.
21 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
Stand-alone flagship stores with distinctive architectural facades are gradually gaining traction in China. Above, Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun North. Photo: Zhu Wenqian
Science
China speeds up armour steel production by 30%, US Conshohocken plant folds
Chinese military supplier solves tech snag to boost manufacturing levels, while American counterpart ceases operations due to financial loss.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:00AM
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Military
Pentagon’s Taiwan war games reflect US anxiety over PLA power: defence experts
Leaked report projects heavy US losses in potential cross-strait conflict and highlights Beijing’s ability to destroy warships and planes.
21 Dec 2025 - 6:00AM
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Politics
Are Trump loyalists struggling in US rural heartland ready to say ‘enough’?
Hammered by crippling costs and precious revenue lost to China, Midwest farmers’ loyalty to the US president will be tested in 2026 midterms.
21 Dec 2025 - 7:35AM
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Military
Taiwan’s missile shield plan has ‘critical flaws’, mainland Chinese report says
Military magazine claims the island’s proposed air defence system would be unreliable against an attack by the PLA.
20 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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Taiwan’s proposed air defence system is expected to be centred around US-made Patriot missile systems, among others. Photo: AFP
Military
Is China’s Fujian gearing up for a dual aircraft carrier exercise?
Satellite images indicate the vessel has docked with the Liaoning at a naval base in the country’s east.
20 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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Politics
China warns India: ‘don’t even think about stealing our 6th Dalai Lama’
A symposium in Tawang prompts allegations of appropriation and attempts to legitimise territorial claims.
20 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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Science
Targeted jamming incident blinds GPS and BeiDou in east China’s Nanjing
Food delivery, drone control and ride-hailing apps paralysed during satellite navigation blackout in city of nearly 10 million.
20 Dec 2025 - 8:54PM
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Diplomacy
Bearly any time left for Japan’s panda lovers? Row with China threatens to end loans
A 50-year tradition of panda diplomacy appears to be reaching its end with the last pair set to leave amid heightened diplomatic tensions.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:44PM
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Visitors take pictures of giant panda Xiao Xiao at Ueno Zoo in Tokyo. Photo: EPA
Science
US-based scientist Valery Fokin wins Vyzov Prize, beating fierce Chinese rivals
USC chemistry professor is awarded one of Russia’s top science honours, topping competition from 40 countries.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:33PM
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Military
Will Taiwan’s decentralised military model raise more questions than it solves?
Defence ministry briefs lawmakers on ‘heightened risk’ of sudden strike designed to paralyse command and control systems at start of conflict.
20 Dec 2025 - 4:49PM
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Diplomacy
How a Beijing-Tokyo chill over Taiwan could solidify Takaichi’s power
With no quick thaw in sight after Japanese leader’s remarks, analysts suggest the China rift could translate into an ‘ironic’ outcome.
26 Nov 2025 - 4:37PM
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Speculation has grown that Japan’s new prime minister could tighten her hold on power should relations between Beijing and Tokyo remain frosty. Photo: Kyodo
Global Economy
What economic cards will China play with Japan? Analysts see dilemma in the row
Beijing seen balancing need to retaliate against Tokyo with risk of alienating foreign investors; experts expect cautious strategy.
26 Nov 2025 - 12:09AM
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Diplomacy
Trump’s calls with Xi and Takaichi hint he won’t let Taiwan derail Beijing ties
US president’s conversations with Chinese and Japanese leaders suggest Washington is engaged in a delicate balancing act, analysts say.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:57PM
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Diplomacy
Why China took Japan criticism to UN twice but did not raise it at G20
Analysts say Beijing views the UN as a platform to ‘anchor’ its position on Taiwan, particularly because it offers a wider reach.
25 Nov 2025 - 9:29PM
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