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US-China relations
Chinese student charged with illegally taking photos of US military planes
Student taken into custody after allegedly photographing sensitive military aircraft near key air force base in Nebraska during US road trip.
22 Apr 2026 - 8:48AM
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PLA’s new Type 076 ‘drone carrier’ set for South China Sea training drills
22 Apr 2026 - 8:44AM
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US-China relations
Trump’s military push confronts US lawmakers and China’s shipbuilding edge
22 Apr 2026 - 12:55AM
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US must make more bombers, bring China in on nuclear arms talks: senator
Republican Deb Fischer, whose subcommittee oversees US nuclear arsenal, insisted Beijing must be part of any future treaty negotiations.
21 Apr 2026 - 6:29AM
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Is this ‘paper antenna’ China’s gateway to widespread naval adoption of 5G?
Paper-based antenna devised by Chinese team is positioned as a low-cost, scalable ‘last-mile’ communication solution.
20 Apr 2026 - 12:57PM
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How the PLA may use stealth drones in a swarming boat attack from Taiwan
Beijing could send in GJ-21s – which have long endurance and high manoeuvrability – to counter uncrewed combat boats, military magazine says.
19 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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Could the PLA use minelaying drones in a blockade over Taiwan?
Japan’s islands and the waters of the Philippines could be targeted in a cross-strait operation, according to military magazine.
18 Apr 2026 - 6:00PM
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Will South Korea’s ‘Goldilocks’ missile dent China’s Middle East arms ambitions?
The Cheongung-II has reportedly achieved a 96.7% intercept rate against Iranian drones and ballistic missiles.
17 Apr 2026 - 8:02PM
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US warns of China’s ‘invasion rehearsals’ as Trump seeks record military budget
Washington puts spotlight on Beijing’s Taiwan, space operations during hearing on US military’s combat readiness for next year.
16 Apr 2026 - 8:07AM
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Chinese rocket force scientist Major General Feng Yufang dies aged 63
Feng advocated for self-reliance, once saying ‘core technologies cannot be bought and relying on imports will not get us far’.
15 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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Move over, Hercules: China’s new Y-30 aims to outmuscle America’s best
PLA’s four-engine turboprop described as outperforming US counterpart in engine power, payload capacity, structure and material.
10 Apr 2026 - 11:33PM
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Indonesian fisherman nets surprise catch – a Chinese underwater drone
The device was discovered near the Lombok Strait, a strategically vital deepwater passage closely watched by the US and Australia.
8 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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How lessons from Iran war could shape mainland China’s Taiwan calculus
US strengths and strains offer Beijing a playbook, but key differences limit how far the conflict can guide future military strategy.
7 Apr 2026 - 2:20AM
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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.
6 Apr 2026 - 5:05PM
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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 - 6:13PM
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How America’s stumble in Iran upends East Asia’s security calculus
A region where US allies lose faith in Washington won’t necessarily embrace Beijing; it is a region more likely to reach for its own guns.
3 Apr 2026 - 9:21PM
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PLA upgrades ageing tanks with protection system for potential Taiwan operation
Type 96A main battle tanks from Eastern Theatre Command now have APS to counter drones and anti-tank missiles, according to state media.
2 Apr 2026 - 7:00PM
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Chinese navy arrives in Sea of Japan just as Tokyo deploys long-range missiles
Five ships transit Tsushima Strait and are tracked heading northeast after China warned of strong response to ‘neo-militarism’.
17 Apr 2026 - 4:01PM
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China tests ‘heaviest cargo drone’ suited to high-altitude and island operations
Designed for both military and civilian use, it has 7-tonne take-off weight and is the world’s heaviest cargo drone in full-scale flight.
1 Apr 2026 - 12:19PM
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What the debut of a new air-based missile means for China’s nuclear strategy
Jinglei-1 and H-6N strategic bomber combination completes nuclear triad, boosts second-strike capability, military magazine says.
27 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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Rise of the ‘wolf pack’: China’s canine robots evolve for urban combat
Chinese state broadcaster highlights robot wolves, drones and laser weapons in new documentary about the PLA’s latest unmanned systems.
27 Mar 2026 - 6:44PM
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What can the Iran war tell China about missile interception?
Journal says China should target boost stage, when ballistic missiles are slower, lack manoeuvrability and emit an intense heat signature.
26 Mar 2026 - 6:21PM
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Japan plans to deploy missiles to a faraway island in the Pacific. Here’s why
The deployment is a response to China’s military activity near Minamitorishima, a defence ministry researcher says.
26 Mar 2026 - 9:40AM
Former defence exec Tan Ruisong given death sentence for ‘exceptional’ corruption
Tan confessed to taking about US$89 million in bribes and insider trading during his time at Avic.
25 Mar 2026 - 8:00PM
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US unlikely to get China to join new nuclear arms control agreement, experts say
Nuclear superpowers not taking active steps towards meaningful negotiation following the expiry of New Start arms treaty in February.
25 Mar 2026 - 7:25AM
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New Type 055 destroyers for PLA East China Fleet tested in first live-fire drill
Exercise will ‘rapidly integrate’ the advanced vessels into the joint combat system covering Taiwan and the seas near Japan.
24 Mar 2026 - 6:31PM
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Why is China’s ASN-301 suicide drone more deadly than its Iranian counterpart?
In a conflict over Taiwan or western Pacific, Beijing may overwhelm air defences through sheer numbers in a war of economic attrition.
22 Mar 2026 - 11:47PM
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Liu Guozhi, once top PLA scientist, wiped off Chinese Academy of Sciences site
High-power microwave weapon expert was elected to the nation’s top scientific body in 2009.
19 Mar 2026 - 10:24PM
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