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China's military weapons
China announces AI boost to radar as drone swarms confound detectors in Iran war
Technology allows radar to observe moving targets from multiple angles, gain dynamic information – and even identify potential decoy drones.
13 Mar 2026 - 6:45PM
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Nato
Serbia confirms it owns Chinese supersonic missiles after photo leak
13 Mar 2026 - 6:47AM
China's military weapons
China’s nuclear warhead storage a ‘highly concentrated risk’, US report says
12 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
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Taiwan
US Navy patrols Taiwan Strait before Xi-Trump summit, triggering PLA manoeuvres
Passage signals US’ commitment to ‘free and open Indo-Pacific’, says US Seventh Fleet, after Beijing monitored and tracked aircraft.
12 Mar 2026 - 9:25PM
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A US Navy P-8A Poseidon transited the Taiwan Strait in international airspace on Wednesday, the US Seventh Fleet said on Thursday. Photo: Handout
Taiwan
How Iran’s strikes on US bases could offer a preview for the Asia-Pacific
Tehran’s retaliation against Washington’s Gulf allies offers lessons for a potential Taiwan conflict, analysts say.
11 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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Artificial intelligence
China warns US against letting AI ‘determine life and death’ on battlefield
China believes that human primacy must be upheld in military applications of AI, defence ministry spokesman says.
11 Mar 2026 - 11:03PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Why China may gain from US moving military assets for Iran war
‘Any weakening’ of US presence in Asia-Pacific will work to someone’s advantage, ‘and you can imagine who that is’: cross-strait adviser.
11 Mar 2026 - 8:55PM
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Li Yihu, an NPC deputy and head of Peking University’s Institute of Taiwan Studies, says Beijing is making rapid progress in its area-denial capabilities through drills surrounding Taiwan. Photo: Simon Song
China's military weapons
What if Iran really did buy export variant of China’s YJ-12 supersonic missile?
Beijing has denied a report that it was close to selling the ‘aircraft-carrier killer’ to Tehran, but it would be a game-changer against US.
11 Mar 2026 - 12:00PM
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China's military weapons
How cheaply can China fend off a drone swarm with its latest microwave weapon?
HPM technology has become cost-effective enough to be applied against drones in public security situations, state media report.
10 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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Two Sessions 2026
Stability comes first: Chinese defence chief signals Beijing’s strategic caution
Dong Jun’s remarks stressing prudence as Xi-Trump summit looms and amid Iran war suggest no military action on Taiwan for now, analysts say.
10 Mar 2026 - 8:05PM
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China's military weapons
Why have China’s arms imports plummeted 72% over the past 5 years?
Neighbours in Asia and Oceania increase their overseas weapons purchases amid ‘fears over China’s intentions’.
9 Mar 2026 - 8:00AM
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China’s share of global arms imports is waning as it uses more of its own technology. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Two Sessions 2026
Wang Yi warns Japan on Taiwan ‘red line’, dashing hopes of ending diplomatic row
Invoking the legacy of WWII resistance, top diplomat cautions Tokyo against interfering in China’s affairs.
8 Mar 2026 - 7:51PM
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China-North Korea relations
Will the US attack on Iran push North Korea even closer to Russia and China?
Donald Trump’s targeting of Tehran will push Pyongyang to feel ‘vindicated’ in developing nuclear weapons for its own security, analysts say.
7 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
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China’s Communist Party
Xi Jinping’s zero-fail mission for China’s military: total loyalty, no corruption
President underlines his strict ideological line to the PLA’s diminished delegation to the NPC.
7 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China’s 15th 5-year plan maps bold push for AI, fusion and frontier science
Beijing’s sweeping 2026-2030 plan lays out blueprint for navigating a complex and turbulent international environment.
6 Mar 2026 - 9:27PM
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China’s top legislators and political advisers have gathered in Beijing for the annual “two sessions” meetings. Photo: AP
Two Sessions 2026
China’s last CMC general standing urges more ‘political rectification’ for PLA
Combat readiness and loyalty to Xi Jinping also highlighted in Central Military Commission vice-chairman’s remarks at ‘two sessions’.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:52PM
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Middle powers Canada, South Korea set Arctic course between China-Russia and US
Seoul’s security agreement with Ottawa is also a ‘hedge’ against a transactional Washington, an analyst says.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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Two Sessions 2026
China keeps defence budget growth steady as modernisation deadline looms
Beijing plans to set aside 7 per cent more for the military this year, with the total still a fraction of US spending.
5 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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China’s spending on defence will increase by about 7 per cent this year. Photo: Xinhua
China-Middle East relations
Iran thanks Chinese public after US-Israeli air strikes prompt wave of sympathy
Embassy in Beijing says Iran sincerely grateful to ‘the civilised and righteous Chinese people’ but financial aid not needed for now.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:40PM
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Taiwan
No PLA planes over Taiwan in 6 days. Why has Beijing pressed pause?
Analysts say the recent pause may be aimed at creating a conciliatory atmosphere in advance of this month’s leaders’ meeting.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:13PM
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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.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:18PM
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US-China relations
Is the US in decline? After Iran strikes, maybe not, Chinese analysts say
The popular idea in China that American strength is waning may need a rethink, observers say.
4 Mar 2026 - 11:59PM
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The US retains formidable economic strength and possesses unparalleled military power globally, according to a leading Chinese political scientist. Photo: Handout
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.
4 Mar 2026 - 11:01PM
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China-Middle East relations
Why China is staying on the sidelines of the US-Iran conflict
Decision based on consideration of Beijing’s own interests as well as its ties with Washington and others, analysts say.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:23PM
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South China Sea
US patrol flights over South China Sea drop 30% as focus shifts to Middle East
Decline in reconnaissance aircraft sorties comes during critical time in China-US ties ahead of planned Donald Trump visit.
3 Mar 2026 - 7:00PM
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