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China’s navy
What Chinese navy’s first Uruguay port call reveals about Beijing’s ambitions
Western hemisphere port call by Silk Road Ark comes just weeks after US ousted Venezuelan leader.
25 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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US-China relations
What about Taiwan? Why US foreign policy is now all about the western hemisphere
24 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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China's military weapons
Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weapons
24 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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US-China relations
US banks on strength – not confrontation – to deny China in Indo-Pacific
Pentagon says it will focus on the first island chain while urging partners to contribute more to the collective defence.
24 Jan 2026 - 9:07PM
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The US says it will deter China through strength but allies will be urged to do more for collective defence. Photo: AP
US-China relations
Can Musk’s Starship upend the strategic order? A Chinese think tank warns it may
Report warns the transporter could help the US military move troops and equipment in space and calls for a ‘proactive’ response.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:01PM
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China's military weapons
1 soldier, 200 drones: China showcases rapid launch in swarm warfare tactics
State broadcaster details how intelligent tech is used in the PLA’s ability to control masses of autonomous aircraft.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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South China Sea
Chinese coastguard rescues Filipino sailors near Scarborough Shoal
PLA Navy also deploys plane as search continues for missing crew from capsized vessel.
23 Jan 2026 - 2:44PM
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The Chinese coastguard rescues Filipino sailors near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Friday. Photo: China Coast Guard
Taiwan
What Beijing’s drone flight over Pratas Island means for its Taiwan strategy
Analysts say PLA’s first confirmed drone deployment in Taiwan-claimed airspace is the latest ‘salami-slicing’ tactic towards the island.
23 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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US-China trade war
China reliance and tariff wars emerge as top risks for global defence industry: report
Consultancy warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain exposure are reshaping risk calculations for military manufacturers.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:33AM
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China's military weapons
How 1,000 Chinese J-20s could challenge US dominance in the Indo-Pacific
Report finds ‘dramatic increase’ over past five years in Beijing’s capacity to contest Western air power, citing ‘highly capable’ fighters.
22 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos
Sidestepping Greenland, Nato chief urges Arctic unity to counter China, Russia
At Davos, Mark Rutte calls for Nato to ‘defend the Arctic region’ but says Ukraine should be top priority for security alliance.
21 Jan 2026 - 9:40PM
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People wave the flag of Greenland as an aircraft carrying the island’s foreign minister lands in Nuuk on Tuesday, following her high-level meetings with US officials in Washington. Photo: AFP
China's military weapons
Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?
Leading defence scientist shares details of the creative ways Ukrainian forces are modifying hand grenades and other devices.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:45PM
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China's military weapons
New details of China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber: more vision, more range, more roles
Naval variant of PLA Air Force’s H-6K is primarily designed as an anti-ship weapon, key to deterring vessels in various conflict scenarios.
21 Jan 2026 - 12:34PM
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China's military weapons
China’s next generation of warships will be propelled by a 50MW gas turbine
The advanced technology is part of Beijing’s push to establish a self-reliant supply chain for sectors deemed critical to national security.
20 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Taiwan
Taiwanese military’s closed-door meeting draws ‘black box’ criticism
Taiwan’s defence minister delivers classified briefing on record US$39.5 billion budget in a bid to break opposition blockade.
20 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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Washington’s latest arms sale package to Taiwan includes the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System, or Himars. Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s military drills
PLA urged to find a way to operate effectively under the gaze of US and Japan
Analysts say that after rapid response to latest drills around Taiwan, military must move away from emphasis on trying to avoid detection.
19 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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China's military weapons
Type 075, the PLA amphibious ‘light aircraft carrier’ key to Taiwan strategy
The Hainan and its three sister ships are expected to form the backbone of the PLA Navy’s large-scale landing capability.
19 Jan 2026 - 6:35PM
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China's military weapons
What the Fujian’s design flaws mean for China’s next aircraft carrier
Military magazine pinpoints design flaws in the Fujian carrier that significantly reduce its launch efficiency.
19 Jan 2026 - 8:39AM
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The Fujian, China’s first domestically designed aircraft carrier, is the world’s largest conventionally powered warship. Photo: Xinhua
China's military weapons
Are Western defence firms aiming at the Chinese navy in their promo videos?
Vessels that look a lot like PLA warships appear in animation of BAE and Lockheed weapons systems.
18 Jan 2026 - 7:30PM
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Taiwan
PLA sends drone into airspace near Taiwan-held Pratas Island in South China Sea
Southern Theatre Command cites ‘completely legitimate’ routine flight training, while Taipei calls it ‘provocative and irresponsible’ act.
18 Jan 2026 - 8:18PM
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Brics
Did China, Russia, Iran joint naval drills in South Africa signal a Brics shift?
Observers describe high-profile exercise involving economic grouping as largely symbolic rather than step towards military alliance.
18 Jan 2026 - 3:51PM
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China’s Communist Party
China warns of ‘honey trap’ risks after defence official jailed for espionage
A mainland military project manager was lured into a sexual relationship by a spy posing as a business representative while on a trip abroad.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:29PM
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China’s Ministry of State Security has repeatedly told mainland officials, students and tourists to be wary of recruitment traps abroad set by foreign intelligence agencies. Photo: Reuters
SCMP Highlights
Chinese ‘rising star’ leaves MIT, woman prays to Shrek for 4 years: 7 highlights
From Chinese solar makers facing monopoly probe to woman praying to Shrek for four years, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
16 Jan 2026 - 1:07PM
US-China relations
US bill for US$300 million military support to Taiwan passes House
The 482-page bill outlining varying military assistance comes as Taipei announced that more US weapons sales to Taiwan are in the pipeline.
23 Jan 2026 - 4:31AM
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South China Sea
US aircraft carrier steams from South China Sea to Mideast as Iran in turmoil
Pentagon orders USS Abraham Lincoln on new mission after live-fire drills near Scarborough Shoal.
15 Jan 2026 - 5:05PM
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