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China’s 15th 5-year plan maps bold push for AI, fusion and frontier science
Beijing’s sweeping 2026-2030 plan lays out blueprint for navigating a complex and turbulent international environment.
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China’s last CMC general standing urges more ‘political rectification’ for PLA
6 Mar 2026 - 5:52PM
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Alarm sounded on mentally disabled women forced into marriage in rural China
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Why China’s new 5-year plan targets stronger policing of disputed waters
Focus on maritime law enforcement believed to highlight growing challenges facing Beijing, particularly in the South China Sea.
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A law enforcer on a China Coast Guard vessel observes Philippine boats in a disputed area of the South China Sea in February. Photo: Handout via Xinhua
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Could Iran war confirm China’s prediction on US military’s hypersonic nightmare?
Footage shows Iranian missiles breaching Israeli, US defences and striking military targets, indicating poor hypersonic weapon interception.
6 Mar 2026 - 5:56PM
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Middle powers Canada, South Korea set Arctic course between China-Russia and US
Seoul’s security agreement with Ottawa is also a ‘hedge’ against a transactional Washington, an analyst says.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:15PM
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China plans to fire up world’s first accelerator-driven nuclear reactor
Device deemed to burn uranium 100 times more efficiently, while cutting nuclear waste lifespan to less than a thousandth of current span.
6 Mar 2026 - 3:25PM
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Chinese state media says the China Initiative Accelerator Driven System could turn nuclear power into a “green, safe, stable energy source for 1,000 years”. Image: Shutterstock
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China targets lowest growth range in 35 years as pressures rise
Beijing to prioritise hi-tech over stimulus-driven growth with focus on the people in notable shift, premier’s work report to NPC reveals.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:58PM
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China keeps defence budget growth steady as modernisation deadline looms
Beijing plans to set aside 7 per cent more for the military this year, with the total still a fraction of US spending.
5 Mar 2026 - 9:00PM
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China boosts diplomatic budget by 9.3% as US leaves ‘fiscal void’
Growth rate in foreign affairs spending this year to outpace that of military budget as Beijing consolidates global influence, analysts say.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:18PM
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Politics
What does Marco Rubio’s ‘unleash Chiang’ threat against Iran actually mean?
US secretary of state’s invocation of Cold War expression stirs unexpected debate in Taiwan.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:29PM
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Analysts say US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s use of the phrase “unleash Chiang” should not be interpreted as a signal directed at Taiwan or mainland China. Photo: EPA
Military
Iran thanks Chinese public after US-Israeli air strikes prompt wave of sympathy
Embassy in Beijing says Iran sincerely grateful to ‘the civilised and righteous Chinese people’ but financial aid not needed for now.
5 Mar 2026 - 8:40PM
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Science
China boosts science budget: is it listening to everything Elon Musk says?
Beijing says greater allocation reflects importance of science and tech self-reliance in driving China’s economy and its rivalry with the US.
5 Mar 2026 - 7:44PM
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Military
No PLA planes over Taiwan in 6 days. Why has Beijing pressed pause?
Analysts say the recent pause may be aimed at creating a conciliatory atmosphere in advance of this month’s leaders’ meeting.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:13PM
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Diplomacy
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.
5 Mar 2026 - 4:18PM
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Chinese Premier Li Qiang opens the annual session of the National People’s Congress by delivering the government’s work report. Photo: AFP
Politics
Taiwan, trade war, PLA and AI: Li Qiang lays out priorities at ‘two sessions’
China’s premier pledges to champion ‘orderly’ multipolarism and ‘inclusive’ globalisation.
5 Mar 2026 - 3:38PM
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Diplomacy
US Senate rejects bid to curb Trump’s Iran war powers despite growing concerns
The bipartisan resolution, which failed by 52-47 votes, was aimed at stifling Donald Trump’s authority to continue military strikes on Iran.
6 Mar 2026 - 7:56AM
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Is the US in decline? After Iran strikes, maybe not, Chinese analysts say
The popular idea in China that American strength is waning may need a rethink, observers say.
4 Mar 2026 - 11:59PM
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The US retains formidable economic strength and possesses unparalleled military power globally, according to a leading Chinese political scientist. Photo: Handout
Military
Why China is staying on the sidelines of the US-Iran conflict
Decision based on consideration of Beijing’s own interests as well as its ties with Washington and others, analysts say.
4 Mar 2026 - 8:23PM
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Khamenei’s fall exposes China’s military AI lag versus US: Beijing adviser
Zheng Yongnian cites precision strikes on Iran and earlier Venezuela raid to warn about risks posed by deep AI integration in US military.
4 Mar 2026 - 11:01PM
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Politics
What does Marco Rubio’s ‘unleash Chiang’ threat against Iran actually mean?
US secretary of state’s invocation of Cold War expression stirs unexpected debate in Taiwan.
5 Mar 2026 - 10:29PM
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