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Will the future world order be determined by who controls low Earth orbit?
Amid Starlink’s ability to service conflict zones, Chinese article warns of ‘new form of power’ to allow or cut connectivity in real time.
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China's military weapons
Did China just hint that its next aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered?
25 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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China-India relations
Why China won’t like India’s latest defence deal with South Korea
25 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China’s military drills
China stages navy drill as US and Philippines embark on Balikatan 2026
The Liaoning aircraft carrier appears to be among 14 large naval vessels snapped on manoeuvres in a satellite image circulating online.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:29PM
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China’s first aircraft carrier went into commission in 2012 and was named “Liaoning” after the northeastern province. Photo: Xinhua via AP
Artificial intelligence
Iran war shows ‘strategic value’ of AI for China’s military, PLA Daily says
Commentary calls it ‘inevitable’ and necessary for PLA to embrace artificial intelligence to gain the advantage in future warfare.
24 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Taiwan
Could thousands of US ‘hellscape’ drone boats mess with PLA plans for Taiwan?
Maybe, analysts say, but there are big barriers to fielding the uncrewed vessels on the scale needed.
24 Apr 2026 - 11:16AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Chinese military experts take stock of US munitions weak spot exposed by Iran war
Think tank warns that weapons shortfalls could leave American forces vulnerable in a future conflict – and Chinese observers agree.
23 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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An American report estimates that the US used about half of its THAAD missiles in the 39 days of its war on Iran before the ceasefire. Photo: AP
China’s navy
Warning over Taiwan? PLA warships make rare transits off southwest Japan
‘Rare passage is a direct deterrent’ to the Japanese military bases along the coast, former PLA instructor says.
22 Apr 2026 - 9:07PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Iran war latest: Trump’s new threat, IRGC attacks ship, fuel prices hit flights
US president’s ceasefire extension followed by threats to ‘blow up’ rest of Iran, as Tehran refuses to join peace talks while Hormuz blockade continues.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:34PM
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China's military weapons
PLA’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ set for South China Sea training drills
China’s next-level amphibious warship, the Sichuan, in same waters where US, Japan and the Philippines are conducting joint military exercises.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:44AM
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US-China relations
Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge
Congressional resistance, war costs and industrial limits could constrain ambitions, even as Beijing expands its naval capacity.
22 Apr 2026 - 12:55AM
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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
ICBMs
China urges US ‘sincerity’ on Iran, warns of Japan’s nuclear ambitions
Beijing also outlines progress in disarmament and its long-standing policies in first such report since 2021.
21 Apr 2026 - 7:24PM
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US-China relations
US must make more bombers, bring China in on nuclear arms talks: senator
Republican Deb Fischer, whose subcommittee oversees US nuclear arsenal, insisted Beijing must be part of any future treaty negotiations.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:29AM
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China's military weapons
How the PLA may use stealth drones in a swarming boat attack from Taiwan
Beijing could send in GJ-21s – which have long endurance and high manoeuvrability – to counter uncrewed combat boats, military magazine says.
19 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan warned of widening ‘resilience gap’ in civil defences
Island vulnerable to panic should real-world crisis happen ‘because we are unprepared’, security scholar says.
19 Apr 2026 - 10:00AM
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Taiwan has spent decades strengthening its military hardware, while its social and critical infrastructure remain vulnerable, according to a leading researcher. Photo: Getty Images
China-Middle East relations
Lesson for China? Iran’s low-cost 358 missile takes out million-dollar US assets
Price of successful ‘drone killer’ said to be one-tenth that of conventional air-defence munitions with comparable range and firepower specs.
18 Apr 2026 - 9:30PM
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China's military weapons
Could the PLA use minelaying drones in a blockade over Taiwan?
Japan’s islands and the waters of the Philippines could be targeted in a cross-strait operation, according to military magazine.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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China's military weapons
Will South Korea’s ‘Goldilocks’ missile dent China’s Middle East arms ambitions?
The Cheongung-II has reportedly achieved a 96.7% intercept rate against Iranian drones and ballistic missiles.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:02PM
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South Korea is poised to benefit in arms sales to the Middle East. Photo: Shutterstock
US, Israel war on Iran
Europe tests ‘third way’ on Hormuz without the US, Israel and Iran. Will it work?
Coalition of more than 30 nations to meet in Paris for a summit to find a ‘credible proposal’ to restore shipping through the strait.
17 Apr 2026 - 12:26PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Will China arm Iran during the ceasefire?
Pentagon says Beijing offered assurances as US tightens blockade and warns Tehran talks could quickly give way to renewed strikes.
17 Apr 2026 - 6:17AM
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Taiwan
What does Japan’s role in a US-Philippine military drill mean for Taiwan?
Tokyo’s 1,400 combat troops mark most extensive participation yet in annual joint exercise and signal ‘priorities’ to Beijing, analysts say.
16 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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US-China relations
US warns of China’s ‘invasion rehearsals’ as Trump seeks record military budget
Washington puts spotlight on Beijing’s Taiwan, space operations during hearing on US military’s combat readiness for next year.
16 Apr 2026 - 8:07AM
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US President Donald Trump announces the US Navy’s “Golden Fleet” battleship programme at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, in December 2025. Photo: AFP/Getty Images/TNS
US, Israel war on Iran
Chinese tanker retreats twice from US’ Hormuz blockade in 48 hours
While the Rich Starry didn’t visit an Iranian port, it is on a US blacklist for allegedly helping Tehran evade sanctions.
15 Apr 2026 - 10:14PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Can Iran’s small, fast-attack boats challenge US naval blockade of Hormuz?
Iran’s conventional navy might be decimated, but its large fleet of high-speed boats could well pose a threat, analysts in China say.
15 Apr 2026 - 8:13PM
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China’s military
Chinese rocket force scientist Major General Feng Yufang dies aged 63
Feng advocated for self-reliance, once saying ‘core technologies cannot be bought and relying on imports will not get us far’.
15 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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