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China-Japan relations
Should China be worried as Japan starts replacing helicopters with drones?
The move has triggered warnings that the new drones could be stationed in the Ryukyu chain close to the Chinese coast.
14 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
US blockade of Strait of Hormuz is ‘easy for them to do’ but at what cost?
13 Apr 2026 - 9:55PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How a Chinese company said it used AI to track US bomber movements over Iran
12 Apr 2026 - 10:40PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump faces a dilemma in the aftermath of failed US-Iran peace talks: analysts
The two countries are still far apart on the big issues, with American midterms looming and no quick way out.
12 Apr 2026 - 8:06PM
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Iran and the United States failed on the weekend to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East. Photo: AFP
Taiwan
Does Iran’s wartime resilience offer any lessons for Taiwan?
The recent conflict has raised questions about whether the island could keep fighting if its air defences were targeted by the PLA.
12 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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South China Sea
‘A big deal’: military drills show Tokyo’s growing focus on deterring China
Combat-ready Japanese troops are being deployed in the Philippines for the first time since Japan’s occupation of the country during World War II.
11 Apr 2026 - 8:08PM
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China's military weapons
Move over, Hercules: China’s new Y-30 aims to outmuscle America’s best
PLA’s four-engine turboprop described as outperforming US counterpart in engine power, payload capacity, structure and material.
10 Apr 2026 - 11:33PM
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The Y-30 is powered by four domestically made AEP-500 turboprop engines. Photo: Weibo
US, Israel war on Iran
US Vice-President J.D. Vance strikes upbeat tone en route to Iran talks
As the clock ticks down to negotiations in Islamabad, two big factors stand in the way of progress.
10 Apr 2026 - 9:38PM
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Corruption in China
Xi tells senior officers to ‘stay pure’ after Chinese military’s anti-graft drive
Speech live-streamed to PLA’s high-level units calls for resolute political loyalty with no room for self-interest or corruption.
9 Apr 2026 - 4:36PM
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United States
The US could be moving away from precision strikes in the Iran war. Here’s why
As the conflict has intensified, more energy and civilian sites have been targeted in what is seen as a broader approach.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:26AM
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China’s military drills
PLA troops facing Taiwan Strait and Japan simulate response to nuclear attack
Eastern Theatre Command, which has several nuclear power plants within its geographic coverage, holds decontamination drill.
8 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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An Eastern Theatre Command exercise has tested responses to a nuclear contamination incident. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons
Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone
The device was discovered near the Lombok Strait, a strategically vital deepwater passage closely watched by the US and Australia.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
What is the war on Iran teaching China about the United States’ resilience?
Washington is providing a real-time laboratory of modern warfare and Beijing is paying close attention to the lessons.
8 Apr 2026 - 11:10AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
‘A whole civilisation will die tonight’: Donald Trump heightens Iran threats
Ahead of ‘complete demolition’ deadline, two sides face trust deficit and see no acceptable guarantor between them, analysts say.
7 Apr 2026 - 11:46PM
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US-China relations
What is US telling Pacific allies by moving missiles to use in the Iran war?
Deploying US missiles to the Middle East ‘reinforces Beijing’s assessment that time and industrial scale favour China’, analyst says.
7 Apr 2026 - 7:04PM
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According to US media reports, the Pentagon has ordered nearly all its JASSM-ER air-launched cruise missiles to be moved from the Pacific to boost its efforts in the war against Iran. Photo: Handout
Taiwan
How lessons from Iran war could shape mainland China’s Taiwan calculus
US strengths and strains offer Beijing a playbook, but key differences limit how far the conflict can guide future military strategy.
7 Apr 2026 - 2:20AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
As Trump hails airman rescue in Iran, Chinese experts count US wins and losses
Former PLA personnel say Iran’s success in shooting down US fighter jet boosts morale and shows it retains ‘some air-defence capabilities’.
6 Apr 2026 - 9:31PM
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China's military weapons
China unveils handheld coil gun that works like a ‘less deadly’ pistol
The electromagnetic weapon is designed for stealth operations, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
6 Apr 2026 - 5:05PM
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The gun featured on state television. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons
Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down
Tehran says it has shot down a Wing Loong II, which could be proof of ‘active complicity’ in the US-Israeli war.
4 Apr 2026 - 6:13PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
What 2 downed jets mean for US vulnerability in the Iran war
US launches rescue mission after F-15E downing; one crew member found, another missing in first such combat loss since war began.
4 Apr 2026 - 6:13PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump seeks US$1.5 trillion for defence in new budget request amid Iran war
If enacted, it would set military spending at its highest level in modern history, underscoring the US’ ongoing focus on defence investment.
4 Apr 2026 - 3:10AM
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China-Japan relations
With an eye on China, Japan looks to kamikaze drones and low-cost missiles
Tokyo plans to introduce loitering munitions with a range of more than 1,000km, according to Japanese media reports citing official sources.
3 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Tokyo is said to have plans to introduce suicide-style drones that fly to a target, crash into it and explode. Photo: Shutterstock Images
China's military weapons
PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation
Type 96A main battle tanks from Eastern Theatre Command now have APS to counter drones and anti-tank missiles, according to state media.
2 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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China-Japan relations
Chinese navy arrives in Sea of Japan just as Tokyo deploys long-range missiles
Five ships transit Tsushima Strait and are tracked heading northeast after China warned of strong response to ‘neo-militarism’.
1 Apr 2026 - 9:00PM
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China's military weapons
China tests ‘heaviest cargo drone’ suited to high-altitude and island operations
Designed for both military and civilian use, it has 7-tonne take-off weight and is the world’s heaviest cargo drone in full-scale flight.
1 Apr 2026 - 12:19PM
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