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Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s Fidesz is trailing the rival Tisza Party in the polls ahead of the April 12 election. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

Orban on the brink: could Hungary’s election dent China’s influence in Europe?

‘Most consequential’ vote is being pitched as a referendum on whether the country should move towards the East or West.

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China reveals military capabilities in new space solar power plant design

5 Apr 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

China’s push for hydrogen-powered planes gets boost amid Iran energy crisis

5 Apr 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

Military

China unveils handheld coil gun that works like a ‘less deadly’ pistol

The electromagnetic weapon is designed for stealth operations, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

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The gun featured on state television. Photo: CCTV

Politics

Are China’s TV dramas obsessed with beauty? An industry regulator thinks so

A national watchdog says there should be more to productions than physical appearances.

5 Apr 2026 - 7:00PMvideocam

Politics

Growing Pains meets the ‘kill line’: a new Chinese hot take on the American dream

Internet commenters retrofit the viral metaphor to US movies and TV to highlight financial and social insecurity.

5 Apr 2026 - 4:00PMvideocam

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Diplomacy

Downed US airman found after ‘heavy firefight’ in Iran

Donald Trump says on social media the missing crewman had been injured but is now ‘safe and sound’.

5 Apr 2026 - 11:36PM

Iran’s Revolutionary Guard released photos of what it said were downed US aircraft. Photo: AFP

Politics

How can Beijing lure top-tier Chinese AI professionals based abroad?

Strategy would help country transition from ‘major trainer’ of talent to ‘development highland’ as tech competition with US intensifies.

5 Apr 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

Science

Lead scientist reveals true purpose of China’s ultra-large underwater drone

Huge size of China’s unmanned submersibles has US defence experts worried Beijing may attack vulnerable targets including LA and Seattle.

5 Apr 2026 - 9:00AMvideocam

Politics

What next for the struggling rural mothers in China who helped to build AI?

Data-labelling workshops once hailed as a solution in the country’s poverty alleviation campaign face a painful reckoning.

5 Apr 2026 - 6:10AMvideocam

Illustration: Brian Wang

Diplomacy

Chinese surveillance rolled out in Africa: ZTE, Hikvision, Huawei at the helm

China’s ‘safe city’ project can counter terrorism and curb crime but critics worry it may repress political opposition and peaceful protests.

4 Apr 2026 - 10:30PMvideocam

Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation, stands out as the largest market for Chinese surveillance equipment. Under the “safe city” project, China provides surveillance technologies and credit lines that governments use to monitor public spaces and curb crime. Photo: Getty

Diplomacy

Why China is worried by Japan’s plans to change rules on arms sales

The government in Tokyo is considering relaxing its restrictions on exports of lethal weapons amid heightened tensions with Beijing.

4 Apr 2026 - 9:08PMvideocam

Politics

Is Taiwan’s opposition KMT splitting into pro-US and pro-Beijing camps?

Big differences have emerged over defence spending just as the party’s chairwoman prepares to set off for the mainland.

4 Apr 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Military

Iran points finger at Saudis and UAE after Chinese-made drone was shot down

Tehran says it has shot down a Wing Loong II, which could be proof of ‘active complicity’ in the US-Israeli war.

4 Apr 2026 - 6:13PMvideocam

Iran says a Wing Long II drone has been shot down over its territory. Photo: Dickson Lee

Science

China team releases world’s first bamboo drone flight control software – for free

Breakthrough in low-cost, eco-friendly UAVs as researchers unveil open-source software to enhance development.

4 Apr 2026 - 4:24PMvideocam

The system tackles a key bottleneck in sustainable drone design: integrating non-traditional materials like bamboo with high-performance autonomous controls. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

In a time of war, Chinese museums are a safe haven for ancient treasures of Iran

Cultural exchanges established with the Middle East are underscoring China’s role as a safe harbour for vulnerable global heritage.

4 Apr 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

US

What 2 downed jets mean for US vulnerability in the Iran war

US launches rescue mission after F-15E downing; one crew member found, another missing in first such combat loss since war began.

4 Apr 2026 - 6:13PMvideocam

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Diplomacy

Will Strait of Hormuz blockade push Philippines back to China for energy talks?

Ferdinand Marcos Jnr says a reset in the fractious relationship is under way but observers aren’t so sure.

30 Mar 2026 - 9:58AMvideocam

China and the Philippines have competing claims to parts of the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua

Diplomacy

What will the US do next in its war on Iran? Chinese pundits point to a likely path

With no truce in sight, American forces might be preparing for a short, sharp option, analysts say.

2 Apr 2026 - 11:54PMvideocam

Diplomacy

What does the China-Pakistan plan for the Iran crisis mean for a post-war order?

Diplomatic initiative comes as long-standing US-dominated security framework faces growing strain and uncertainty, analysts say.

1 Apr 2026 - 9:26PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Why spike in fertiliser prices could boost China’s political clout

Beijing could see its regional leverage grow as the Iran war hits supply, though weaponisation of exports is unlikely, analysts say.

31 Mar 2026 - 11:10PM

Farmers harvest rice in Aceh Besar, Indonesia. The first planting season of the year is just months away in much of Asia. Photo: EPA

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China is one of the world’s leading countries developing space-based solar power. Photo: Shutterstock

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4 Apr 2026 - 4:24PMvideocam

The system tackles a key bottleneck in sustainable drone design: integrating non-traditional materials like bamboo with high-performance autonomous controls. Photo: Xinhua

China’s gravity-detecting SQUID gets closer to spotting US nuclear submarines

3 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM

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Shenzhen mall toilet doors expose smokers

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Paper AI robot offerings for tomb-sweeping festival

Retailers have been gearing up for the Ching Ming Festival on April 5, 2026, with creative paper offerings that represent some of the latest technology including AI and robotics.

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Baidu driverless taxis freeze in citywide breakdown

Many autonomous driving vehicles belonging to Chinese tech giant Baidu broke down in Wuhan on Tuesday evening, affecting the company’s services for hours and stranding some passengers for hours in a setback to the Chinese tech giant’s autonomous driving ambition at a time when it pushes to expand its robotaxi business globally. Photo: Weibo/ 闫跃龙

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