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China’s top legislators and political advisers have gathered in Beijing for the annual “two sessions” meetings. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

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 - 5:52PMvideocam

Alarm sounded on mentally disabled women forced into marriage in rural China

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Diplomacy

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

Science

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 - 5:56PMvideocam

Military

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 - 3:15PMvideocam

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Science

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 - 3:25PMvideocam

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

Diplomacy

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 - 10:58PMvideocam

Military

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 - 9:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

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 - 8:18PMvideocam

Guests attending a China-Africa cooperation summit are greeted by children on their way to a banquet hosted by Chinese President Xi Jinping at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 4, 2024. Photo: Xinhua

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 - 10:29PMvideocam

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 - 8:40PMvideocam

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 - 7:44PMvideocam

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 - 4:13PMvideocam

While no aircraft were recorded near Taiwan over six consecutive days, including the Chinese New Year, the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command said it maintained combat-oriented training over the period. Photo: Handout

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 - 4:18PMvideocam

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 - 3:38PMvideocam

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 - 7:56AMvideocam

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Military

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 - 11:59PMvideocam

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 - 8:23PMvideocam

Diplomacy

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 - 11:01PMvideocam

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 - 10:29PMvideocam

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

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LATEST China Science NEWS

China’s 15th 5-year plan maps bold push for AI, fusion and frontier science

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China’s top legislators and political advisers have gathered in Beijing for the annual “two sessions” meetings. Photo: AP

Could Iran war confirm China’s prediction on US military’s hypersonic nightmare?

6 Mar 2026 - 5:56PMvideocam

Missile debris falls after Israeli air defence systems launched interceptor missiles over Tel Aviv, Israel on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua

China plans to fire up world’s first accelerator-driven nuclear reactor

6 Mar 2026 - 3:25PMvideocam

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

China boosts science budget: is it listening to everything Elon Musk says?

5 Mar 2026 - 7:44PMvideocam

Beijing’s draft budget announcement shows it is positioning frontiers such as satellite internet as China’s future industries. Photo: Xinhua

Why China’s anti-corruption push in academia is key to its science and tech aims

5 Mar 2026 - 6:50AMvideocam

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Taiwan celebrates Lantern Festival with a bang

Lanteren Festival in Taipei, Taiwan.

Beijing sets GDP growth target at 4.5-5%

Journalists film as Chinese Premier Li Qiang delivers a work report during the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China March 5, 2026. REUTERS/Maxim Shemetov

Beijing says it will safeguard its own ‘red lines’

BEIJING, CHINA - MARCH 04: Members of the 14th National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) attend the opening meeting of the fourth session of the 14th CPPCC National Committee at the Great Hall of the People on March 4, 2026 in Beijing, China. (Photo by VCG/VCG )No Use China.

China removes 3 generals from national advisory body

An identification tag and badges are seen on the outfit of a delegate during the second plenary session of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 7, 2024. The “Two Sessions” -- parallel meetings of China’s rubber-stamp parliament and political consultative body -- offer a rare glimpse into the strategy of the Communist Party-led government for the year ahead. (Photo by Jade GAO / AFP) / TO GO WITH CHINA-POLITICS-TWO SESSIONS-SCENES

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