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Two Sessions 2026
Takeaways from Chinese Premier Li Qiang’s government work report
Li raises the curtain on the annual session of the National People’s Congress with a series of targets for the economy.
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Two Sessions 2026
Taiwan, trade war, PLA and AI: Li Qiang lays out priorities at ‘two sessions’
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US-China relations
Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US: Beijing adviser
4 Mar 2026 - 11:01PM
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China’s Communist Party
Song Ping, ‘loyal communist fighter’ whose career spanned decades, dies aged 108
Song worked with several generations of leaders, starting as Zhou Enlai’s secretary and later talent-spotted future president Hu Jintao.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:48PM
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Song Ping has died in Beijing, aged 108. Photo: Simon Song
Taiwan
What’s the one big thing missing from Beijing’s Taiwan deterrence strategy?
The country has military strength and political resolve but more work needs to be done on a third element, an NPC deputy says.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:03PM
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Corruption in China
China’s war on corruption – is this just the end of the beginning?
More ‘tigers’ are being culled than ever before in a campaign that could be becoming the new normal.
4 Mar 2026 - 6:05AM
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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.
2 Mar 2026 - 10:51PM
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The US strikes on Iran underscore the urgency of accelerating Taipei’s plans for a layered air defence network, Taiwanese observers say. Photo: Getty Images
US-China relations
As US names Tibet coordinator, is it eyeing China, its minority groups or trade?
Special coordinator for Tibetan issues says he seeks to advance US efforts to ‘preserve Tibetans’ precious heritage’.
1 Mar 2026 - 9:42PM
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China’s Communist Party
Inside Xi Jinping’s new guide to promoting Communist Party officials
Chinese leader targets ‘two-faced’ officials and demands new benchmarks tailored to local needs in newly released speeches.
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
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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China’s Supreme People’s Court says a Nanjing Maritime Court case is a milestone in China’s legal response to foreign “bullying” and “long-arm jurisdiction”. Photo: Google
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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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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Doubao has emerged as the main AI tool for generating pornographic deepfakes in China, according to a feminist media collective. Photo: Shutterstock
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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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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US President Donald Trump (left) meets Chinese leader Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the G20 summit in Osaka, Japan, on June 29, 2019. Photo: AP
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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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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The China Centre for International Economic Exchanges will be administered by the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, in a sign Beijing may be stepping up control of think tanks in China. Photo: Xinhua
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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Corruption in China
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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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