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US-Venezuela conflict
US scrambles geopolitics with stark attack on Venezuela
The US attack reverses a vow US President Donald Trump made when campaigning for his second term that Washington would stop, not start, wars.
5 Jan 2026 - 1:09AM
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China-Latin America relations
Will Beijing look to US capture of Nicolas Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?
4 Jan 2026 - 9:01PM
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China-EU relations
‘Straddle the middle ground’: Europe’s hard choice over US attacks on Venezuela
4 Jan 2026 - 9:43PM
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China-Latin America relations
‘Stop subverting Venezuelan regime’: China urges US to release Maduro
When the ‘law of the jungle’ replaces international norms, no sovereign nation is safe, Xinhua commentary says.
4 Jan 2026 - 7:04PM
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A still image from video posted on social media by a White House team shows Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro being walked in the offices of the US Drug Enforcement Administration in New York. Photo: via Reuters
China's military weapons
What if China’s KJ-600 aircraft could serve older carriers as well as Fujian?
Military magazine article speculates that interoperability may be behind the early warning plane’s lack of aerial refuelling capability.
3 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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China’s military drills
China to lead joint naval drills with Brics nations in South African waters
It is the first defence cooperation under the Brics framework, with the Russian and Iranian navies reportedly taking part.
3 Jan 2026 - 2:02PM
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Taiwan
Did a PLA stealth fighter approach a key Taiwan airbase? New video sparks debate
Footage released during military drill shows a J-20 against a background said to resemble Taiwan’s Pingtung, but some analysts are sceptical.
2 Jan 2026 - 7:31PM
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A J-20 fighter appears in a video released by the People’s Liberation Army on Tuesday, the second day of the “Justice Mission 2025” joint military drill near Taiwan. Photo: PLA Eastern Theatre Command
China’s navy
US Navy aircraft crashes offer lessons for PLA carrier operations, analysts say
Chinese military could learn from rival’s strengths in search and rescue response, but also its weaknesses in maintenance and training.
2 Jan 2026 - 5:00PM
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Taiwan
Just how close did a PLA drone come to the heart of Taipei during drill?
Footage shared by a mainland military social media account shows Taipei 101 but it’s not clear when it was taken.
2 Jan 2026 - 6:00AM
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US-China relations
US urges Beijing to end military pressure against Taiwan
New Year’s Day message from the US State Department follows drill around island that saw over 30 warships deployed, according to Taipei.
2 Jan 2026 - 8:08PM
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China's military weapons
Is China’s truck-mounted catapult system enabling merchant aircraft carriers?
Scalable truck-based launch track pictured on modified cargo ship raises questions about drone war potential.
1 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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Three trucks linked to form what appears to be a launch track for large drones have been spotted at a dock in China. Photo: Handout
Taiwan
Was PLA’s Taiwan drill testing ‘inexpensive’ ways to wear down air defences?
The drills were on a larger scale than previous ones and featured the use of rocket systems that could give mainland Chinese forces an edge.
31 Dec 2025 - 11:15PM
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US-China relations
US envoy hosts Quad meeting in Beijing as PLA’s drills around Taiwan continue
Some analysts, however, say Quad is losing significance under Trump despite this latest show of unity and deterrence by the regional bloc.
1 Jan 2026 - 5:46AM
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China's military weapons
China’s ‘carrier killer’ hypersonic missile YJ-20 in final testing: video
Chinese military’s recently unveiled longest-range missile appears to be nearing mass production.
30 Dec 2025 - 10:06PM
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Taiwan
PLA fires rockets near Taiwan on second day of Beijing’s drills around island
Coastguard releases poster depicting blockade as Eastern Theatre Command conducts live-fire exercises to north and south of island.
30 Dec 2025 - 9:24PM
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The PLA targeted waters north of Taiwan in live-fire drills on Tuesday. Photo: Handout via Reuters
US-China relations
‘No worries’: Trump plays down Beijing’s military drills around Taiwan
Trump dismisses ‘routine’ drills in Taiwan Strait even as US arms sales hit record high and Pentagon repeats 2027 timeline.
30 Dec 2025 - 7:28AM
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China-Latin America relations
Venezuela condemns US arms sale to Taiwan, echoing Beijing’s position
Caracas says Washington’s move violates one-China principle and threatens regional stability as tensions over the island intensify.
30 Dec 2025 - 5:59AM
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Taiwan
Taiwan’s leader seeks T-Dome ‘connectivity’ to fend off Beijing attack
William Lai Ching-te outlines ‘layered defence’ fusion of satellite, radar and drone data to create backbone for security shield.
29 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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A Taiwanese Patriot missile system is deployed at a park in Taipei on July 11 as part of the annual Han Kuang military exercise. Photo: AFP
Taiwan
PLA deploys fighters in live-fire drill around Taiwan in wake of US arms deal
Military says it is conducting exercise across five areas near the self-governed island.
29 Dec 2025 - 8:38PM
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China's military weapons
A look at China’s ‘Flying Shark’ J-15 jet that made waves near Japan
Fighter in service for more than a decade often patrols potential conflict hotspots including the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
28 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
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Corruption in China
China’s anti-corruption campaign claims 3 more top military officers
Two generals and an admiral have been expelled from the national legislature after noticeable absences in recent months.
28 Dec 2025 - 4:59PM
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China's military weapons
China-Pakistan jet deal with Libyan group ‘may help expand Beijing’s influence’
The agreement will supply the Libyan National Army with 16 fourth-generation JF-17 fighters.
27 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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The JF-17 jet was jointly developed by China and Pakistan. Photo: AP
US-China relations
Deal breaker? Record Taiwan arms deal complicates Trump’s 2026 Beijing visit
The US defends new arms sales and urges ‘meaningful’ dialogue, but analysts warn the deepening rift risks hollowing out the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit next year.
27 Dec 2025 - 7:52AM
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China's military weapons
Is China quietly preparing cargo ships to transform into military vessels?
Containers bear the words ‘plan for the maritime revival of the Chinese nation and the community of shared future for mankind in the ocean’.
26 Dec 2025 - 9:06PM
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US-China relations
Beijing sanctions 20 US defence firms over Taiwan arms sales package
10 industry executives also face punitive measures following Washington’s unveiling of a record US$11 billion weapons package.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:37PM
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