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Taiwan
US strike on Iran fuels Taiwan’s air defence debate and energy supply fears
Analysts say attacks on Iran illustrate Taipei’s need for integrated weapons systems, superior intelligence and electronic warfare.
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US-China relations
As US names Tibet coordinator, is it eyeing China, its minority groups or trade?
1 Mar 2026 - 9:42PM
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China’s Communist Party
Inside Xi Jinping’s new guide to promoting Communist Party officials
1 Mar 2026 - 9:48PM
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China’s internet censorship
Chinese social media bans female Uygur comic over marriage jokes
Xiao Pa, real name Paziliyaer Paerhati, is said to have ‘stirred up gender conflicts and created anxiety over marriage and childbirth’.
1 Mar 2026 - 9:00AM
Xiao Pa began performing stand-up comedy full-time in 2020. Photo: QQ.com
US-China relations
Is this maritime court case a model of China’s anti-sanctions law in action?
Sanctioned Chinese company takes on Swiss firm in ‘landmark’ action against foreign ‘bullying’ and ‘long-arm jurisdiction’.
27 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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Taiwan
What does Taiwanese leader William Lai’s rare ‘mainland China’ reference mean?
Analysts cite pressure from Washington ahead of Donald Trump’s Beijing summit with Xi Jinping, where Taiwan is likely to be a focal point.
27 Feb 2026 - 9:58AM
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Two Sessions 2026
China removes 9 military officials ahead of Beijing’s ‘two sessions’
Five full generals, one lieutenant general and three major generals among those taken off the list of deputies.
26 Feb 2026 - 10:07PM
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Beijing is preparing to host the annual session of the National People’s Congress. Photo: Reuters
Ukraine war
China ‘reminds’ its male citizens in Russia about Moscow’s military service law
Men applying for long-term Russian residency must agree to serve a year in the armed forces, consulate says in an unusual notice.
26 Feb 2026 - 8:03PM
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Women and gender
‘Digital public shaming’: Chinese AI tools under fire for pornographic deepfakes
Grass-roots group warns AI platforms have ‘sacrificed women’s right to safety’ as non-consensual sexualised images proliferate.
26 Feb 2026 - 6:38PM
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China’s Communist Party
Why is the Communist Party warning cadres about their performance?
The party’s new governance campaign comes at a critical time for the ruling body and the country.
26 Feb 2026 - 9:00AM
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Taiwan
Taiwan arms deals may be first to fall through as result of political deadlock
Defence minister appeals to lawmakers to back US$40 billion spending plan before the arms deals with the US expire next month.
24 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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Wellington Koo, the defence minister of Taiwan, says “defence budgets and force-building should transcend party lines”. Photo: CNA
US-China relations
US tariff ruling points to steadier US-China ties before April summit: analysts
Court decision lowers effective duties, easing tensions and steering Xi-Trump talks towards stability rather than escalation.
28 Feb 2026 - 6:47AM
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Taiwan
Taiwan seeks clarity after US Supreme Court upends Trump’s tariff powers
Taipei scrambles to ensure trade exemptions remain intact, but opposition warns the ruling ‘completely overturned’ tariff deal.
23 Feb 2026 - 8:18PM
Taiwan
How Trump’s Beijing bargaining could derail Taiwan’s defence budget
US leader’s talk of consulting Xi Jinping on arms sales could hand Taiwan’s opposition a ‘lifeline’ to reshape spending bill, experts say.
22 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
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Guangzhou
Why ‘ghosts’ are most dangerous foes in China’s cutthroat civil service exams
A bizarre case of inflating applicant numbers to deter potential job candidates has become a national talking point.
20 Feb 2026 - 4:53PM
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In China, hundreds or even thousands of applicants may vie for a position that offers a light workload alongside strong career prospects. Photo: China News Service/VCG via Getty Images
Corruption in China
Is this the end of the golden age of Chinese think tanks with star ex-officials?
Two cases involving corruption raise questions about the future of a model that has thrived for the past decade.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Espionage
China’s latest box office draw: spy thriller backed by state espionage agency
Scare Out – supported by the intelligence services and made by acclaimed director Zhang Yimou – is one of the most popular films over Lunar New Year.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:46PM
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US-China relations
White House deflects as Trump weighs Taiwan arms sale delay amid Beijing pressure
New weapons package said to be in jeopardy ahead of Trump-Xi summit, raising concerns over Beijing’s leverage and US policy on Taiwan.
20 Feb 2026 - 1:37AM
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Taiwanese soldiers launch a US-made tube-launched, optically tracked, wire-guided (TOW)-2A missile from a M1167 TOW carrier vehicle at the Fangshan training grounds in Pingtung on August 26, 2024. Photo: Reuters
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China widens anti-corruption net to catch ‘quasi-naked officials’
Top graft-busters quietly step up scrutiny of officials with children living overseas, with some losing promotion opportunities and jobs.
18 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Accidents and disasters in China
12 killed in China’s second deadly Lunar New Year fireworks explosion
The blast in Hubei came days after a similar incident in Jiangsu that prompted calls from the government to prevent a repetition.
19 Feb 2026 - 12:11PM
US-China relations
Bipartisan push grows for Quad summit before Trump’s China trip
Lawmakers urge White House to rally Indo-Pacific partners ahead of high-stakes Xi meeting, citing leverage and coordination concerns.
18 Feb 2026 - 6:23AM
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Hasan Piker talks about his controversial China trip – and ‘thinking Chinese thoughts’
One of the most influential political commentators among young Americans, Piker claims Americans are ‘taught to hate China’, calling it ‘stupid’.
18 Feb 2026 - 4:24AM
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Hasan Piker, whose recent trip to China sparked a fierce online debate across the political spectrum. Photo: Instagram/Hasan Piker
China's military weapons
Everything we know about China’s mysterious, futuristic Nantianmen Project
Is it a storytelling vehicle for imaginative military hardware, blending science fiction with reality, or is it a glimpse of the future?
17 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Corruption in China
Chinese journalists who accused a party official of corruption released
Case in Sichuan province raises fresh concerns about abuse of power and the shrinking space for media oversight and public expression.
16 Feb 2026 - 9:33PM
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Accidents and disasters in China
8 dead in fireworks shop blast at start of China’s Lunar New Year holiday
Urgent call for all regions to step up safety checks on pyrotechnics, which are at their most popular at this time of year.
16 Feb 2026 - 12:16PM
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