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China creates world’s first clone-hybrid rice that could double global output
Team developed 6 apomictic rice varieties tested over multiple generations in Hainan and Zhejiang provinces.
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China’s stealth design software PADJ-X finds potential flaws in US B-21 bomber
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China’s Hurricane 3000 microwave weapon can ‘sweep and kill’ drone swarms at 3km
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Military
Venezuela attack seen as reminder for China to boost air defence, intelligence
Lessons for Beijing include the need to upgrade hardware, protect state secrets and prevent infiltration, experts say.
7 Jan 2026 - 1:17AM
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Venezuela had Chinese JY-27A radar systems among its air defences but the US military blinded and disrupted its defences to attack and abduct Nicolas Maduro at the weekend. Photo: Weibo
Politics
Bid to change Taiwan law that prompted Beijing to warn of war risk collapses
Critics warn that the proposed change to a law concerning mainland China risks Beijing’s anger by moving towards de jure independence.
6 Jan 2026 - 10:09PM
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Diplomacy
Li Qiang and Lee Jae Myung back free trade and multilateralism in Beijing talks
In meeting with visiting South Korean president, Chinese premier calls for cooperation in AI, new energy and high-end manufacturing.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:19PM
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Diplomacy
Why Iran may not be the next Venezuela despite twin threat of protests and Trump
The volatile situation in the Middle East and the greater role played by China in the region may give the US pause for thought.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:02PM
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An anti-US mural on a street in Tehran, pictured on January 3. US President Donald Trump has previously threatened the Iranian leadership directly. Photo: EPA
Diplomacy
BBC journalists reportedly told to avoid saying US ‘kidnapped’ Venezuela’s Maduro
Leaked memo from British broadcaster also instructs staff to use ‘captured’ when referring to America’s description of the military raid.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:31PM
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Politics
China’s ideology chief calls on propaganda officials to focus on the economy
Cai Qi – who is responsible for ideology, culture and internet regulation – tells cadres to make ‘good start’ to the next five-year plan.
6 Jan 2026 - 3:00PM
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Science
China’s sensitive technology at risk after Trump abducts Venezuela leader Maduro
From oil infrastructure to telecommunications, Chinese investments in the country have been long-standing and extensive.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:31PM
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Military
‘Real and accelerating’: China-Japan military tensions surge amid missile race
Analysts hold out little hope that security pressures will ease, given US insistence that regional allies boost first island chain defences.
6 Jan 2026 - 11:31AM
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Diplomacy
China, Russia won’t ‘dare test’ US, says Hegseth after Venezuela military op
US Secretary of Defence believes show of ‘absolute deterrence’ sends clear message to their ‘enemies’ and the ‘world is taking notice’.
7 Jan 2026 - 4:52AM
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Diplomacy
California progressive to lead Democrats on influential House China panel
Ro Khanna to replace Illinois Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is making a Senate run, on the House Select Committee monitoring China.
6 Jan 2026 - 7:08AM
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US ousting of Maduro prompts region to reassess China – and Trump’s next move
Trump hints at wider action as Latin American governments weigh sovereignty, China ties and US dominance.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
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Diplomacy
‘Shocked’ China demands immediate release of Nicolas Maduro
At an ‘emergency’ meeting of the UN Security Council, Chinese envoy Sun Lei says Beijing ‘strongly condemns’ Maduro’s capture by US.
6 Jan 2026 - 6:53AM
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Sun Lei, deputy permanent representative of China to the UN, addresses the UN Security Council on Monday in New York. Photo: AP
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Trump seen as top global risk in 2026 as US slips further behind China
Forecast warns China’s shift towards an ‘electro-state’ could widen the gap with the US, even as deflation clouds Beijing’s outlook.
6 Jan 2026 - 4:28AM
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Diplomacy
US attack on Venezuela a ‘death certificate’ for United Nations: analyst
UN chief ‘deeply alarmed’ about implications, while China is described as seeing openings to entrench itself as alternative to America.
6 Jan 2026 - 10:31AM
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Politics
What next for Taiwan’s Lai as US$37 billion defence boost blocked by KMT, allies?
Procedural blockade for eight-year military spending package has also stalled 2026 general budget review, piling up pressure on ruling DPP.
28 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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Taiwanese leader William Lai’s proposed extra defence spending has been described by his administration as “critical to deterring intensifying military pressure” from mainland China. Photo: EPA
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Beijing condemns Washington’s landmark US$11 billion arms sale to Taiwan
US State Department approves massive deal that includes billions in Himars and howitzer equipment, drones and software.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:07PM
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Politics
Taiwan’s lawmakers vote to start impeachment process against William Lai
Opposition-controlled legislature will hold a series of hearings before a formal vote in May.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:31PM
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China
Deal breaker? Record Taiwan arms deal complicates Trump’s 2026 Beijing visit
The US defends new arms sales and urges ‘meaningful’ dialogue, but analysts warn the deepening rift risks hollowing out the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit next year.
27 Dec 2025 - 7:52AM
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