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Seong Hyeon Choi
Seong Hyeon Choi
Hong Kong
Reporter, China
Seong Hyeon joined the SCMP in 2022. He is from South Korea and graduated with a bachelor of journalism and master of international and public affairs from the University of Hong Kong. He worked as a research intern for Korea Chair at US foreign policy think tank Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS), and as a news trainee for NK news.

Chinese defence ministry says it is in talks to resume suspended dialogues ‘on the basis of equality and respect’, but warns against American military aid to Taiwan.

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China’s hi-tech, low-cost drones are increasingly popular in the Middle East, but aligning systems with dominant Western weaponry and balancing regional ties present challenges, observers say.

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Aman Youyi-2023 exercises held in Guangdong province aim to further deepen ‘mutual trust and pragmatic cooperation’, according to Chinese state media.

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US meanwhile lifts Xinjiang-related sanctions on lab affiliated with Chinese police. It follows agreement between Beijing and Washington to work together on narcotics control.

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Manila accuses China’s coastguard of firing a water cannon ‘in an illegal though unsuccessful attempt’ to force Philippine ships to alter course.

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At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, Russian Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu says Beijing-Moscow relations are growing in allure as a model for ‘circle of friends’ and ‘like-minded’ countries.

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Senior defence officials, including from the Pentagon, will attend the three-day security conference in the Chinese capital. Beijing and Washington are set to restart talks, but their geopolitical rivalry will likely be a focus at the gathering.

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Over next decade China ‘will continue to rapidly modernise, diversify and expand its nuclear forces’, US Department of Defence report released on Thursday says.

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The foreign ministry says a CP-140 reconnaissance plane undermined national security during a flight over the East China Sea, lodges ‘stern representations’ with Canada.

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US Navy’s 7th Fleet says P-8A Poseidon transited strait via international airspace on Thursday, upholding ‘navigational rights and freedoms of all nations’.

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Blue Sword-2023 focuses on overseas maritime counterterrorism operations and comprises basic training, professional training and comprehensive exercises.

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Chinese navy carries out ‘tit-for-tat’ exercises to show displeasure over joint naval training last week by US, South Korea and Canada, according to analyst.

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Washington and regional allies will only strengthen resolve after Pyongyang’s launch of a tactical ‘submarine based on anxiety’, experts say

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China Coast Guard says it issued ‘stern warning’ to Philippine vessels after ‘unapproved entry’ to Second Thomas Shoal. Philippines says resupply mission was completed despite ‘harassment, dangerous manoeuvres and aggressive conduct’.

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Choice of the lower ranked officials to lead the Chinese delegations this year may imply Beijing is downplaying its relations with the hermit kingdom, says analyst.

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