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China's military weapons
Former defence exec Tan Ruisong given death sentence for ‘exceptional’ corruption
Tan confessed to taking about US$89 million in bribes and insider trading during his time at Avic.
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Taiwan
Can Taiwan fulfil Asia-Pacific drone hub goal with ‘non-red’ supply chain push?
25 Mar 2026 - 10:00AM
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US-China relations
US unlikely to get China to join new nuclear arms control agreement, experts say
25 Mar 2026 - 7:25AM
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China’s military drills
New Type 055 destroyers for PLA East China Fleet tested in first live-fire drill
Exercise will ‘rapidly integrate’ the advanced vessels into the joint combat system covering Taiwan and the seas near Japan.
24 Mar 2026 - 6:31PM
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Intensive targeted live-fire exercises in mid-March for the Dongguan and Anqing Type 055 super destroyers simulated a range of combat operations, official media reported. Photo: Handout
China-Japan relations
China slams Japan’s ‘kill network’ as long-range missile deployment looms
PLA Daily describes upgraded Type-12 surface-to-ship missiles as offensive weapons capable of targeting neighbouring countries.
24 Mar 2026 - 6:54PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
What if US ground forces march into Iran? Chinese experts weigh the risks
Seizing Kharg Island may ‘give the US greater leverage to pressure Iran into making concessions’: South China Sea analyst.
23 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
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Taiwan
‘Deny, delay, degrade’: Taiwan reveals long-range strategy to hold off PLA
Focus is on building sustained and scalable combat capability, defence minister tells legislature as procurement report is tabled.
23 Mar 2026 - 8:10PM
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Defence ministry report to Taiwan’s Legislative Yuan says the military will aim to disrupt an attack before incoming forces can reach the island’s shores. Photo: EPA-EFE
Middle East
Trump signals de-escalation in Iran, but experts say 5-day halt can’t end war
Donald Trump says US will pause military strikes on power plants following talks, but Iranian officials deny negotiations are taking place.
24 Mar 2026 - 7:25AM
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China's military weapons
Why is China’s ASN-301 suicide drone more deadly than its Iranian counterpart?
In a conflict over Taiwan or western Pacific, Beijing may overwhelm air defences through sheer numbers in a war of economic attrition.
22 Mar 2026 - 11:47PM
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US-China relations
Does USS Tripoli’s deployment to Middle East create an opening for China?
Amphibious assault ship’s transfer said to cause ‘dip’ in deterrence against Beijing’s military activity around Taiwan and South China Sea.
21 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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Taiwan
Could Taiwan’s military continue to fight after an Iran-like decapitation?
Analysts and officials in Taipei are assessing what lessons they can learn from the US-Israel precision strikes on the Iranian leadership.
21 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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Iran’s capacity to absorb the loss of its top leadership, including Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, is being closely studied by military strategists in Taiwan. Photo: Reuters
US, Israel war on Iran
How did Iran manage to detect and damage a US F-35? Chinese experts map out ways
US Central Command says stealth fighter was forced to make an emergency landing during a combat mission over Iran.
20 Mar 2026 - 10:28PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Many military analysts are sceptical
Chinese observers question whether air strikes, and even a limited ground presence, will be enough to remove the threat to shipping.
20 Mar 2026 - 9:13PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
How long will US-Israel war on Iran last? Chinese analysts offer clues
Iran’s drones gaining edge as opponents burn through costly missiles, analysts note, as one labels the war a ‘serious mistake’ by US.
20 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM
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US military
A troubled US warship is moving away from Iran. Does it reflect bigger problems?
Fire damage and plumbing issues on the USS Gerald R. Ford suggest an overstretched military and ‘hollowed out’ industrial base, analysts say.
19 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM
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The USS Gerald R. Ford has been supporting the American operation against Iran in the Red Sea. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons
PLA reveals AI-assisted aerial refuelling system days after US tanker crash
PLA Air Force details streamlined operations that pair tankers and fighters, with real-time recommendations for pilots.
19 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
US-China relations
US says mainland China has no plans to attack Taiwan in 2027
Beijing seeks to control the island without the use of force, the US intelligence community confirms in its annual report on global threats.
20 Mar 2026 - 3:12AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Chinese analysts draw lessons from military decapitations in Iran, Venezuela
Beijing would not overestimate impact of decapitation strike on Taiwan, seeing it just as part of amphibious landing operation, analyst says.
18 Mar 2026 - 9:37PM
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The Iranian supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was the first in a string of top officials killed in US-Israeli strikes on Iran since February 28. Photo: Reuters
China-EU relations
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Chinese military set for EU and Nato talks as Iran war reshapes global security
The PLA delegation will travel to Brussels next week, where the Ukraine war remains a major barrier to better relations with Beijing.
19 Mar 2026 - 3:20AM
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China's military weapons
J-20 fighter jet designer scrubbed from Chinese Academy of Sciences website
Yang Wei has not appeared in public for more than a year, and it comes amid an anti-corruption campaign in the defence sector.
19 Mar 2026 - 8:33AM
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China-Asean relations
China, Vietnam agree to live-fire drills in naval exercise boost
Agreement between naval commanders ahead of 40th joint exercise comes as Vietnamese leader To Lam hails ties with China as ‘top priority’.
17 Mar 2026 - 7:24PM
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Taiwan
What lessons does Taiwan see from Iran and Ukraine for its air-defence strategy?
Expensive missiles cannot stop large waves of rockets and drones in an armed conflict, officials on the self-ruled island warn.
16 Mar 2026 - 9:30PM
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An instructor from the Ukrainian company General Cherry demonstrates the operation of an anti-air interceptor drone designed to destroy Russian attack drones, in Kyiv on Wednesday. Photo: AP
Taiwan
PLA ramps up Taiwan patrols after lull as Beijing slams William Lai’s speech
Beijing sends 26 sorties over the weekend, coinciding with comments by Taiwanese leader claiming the island is ‘sovereign’.
16 Mar 2026 - 7:19PM
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Why Iran war may drive East Asia nuclear race, hit China in Mideast: Zhao Tong
Carnegie nuclear policy expert says law of the jungle signalled by US actions could spur more countries to pursue nuclear weapons.
16 Mar 2026 - 10:04AM
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China's military weapons
Could PLA’s new shipborne drone redefine South China Sea naval operations?
In a first, recent CCTV footage shows a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the Chinese military’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship.
15 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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