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China-Australia relations
Beijing monitors Australian frigate Toowoomba’s passage through Taiwan Strait
Taiwan media report says island issued radio warning after helicopter from HMAS Toowoomba approached median line ‘to drive it away’.
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China's military weapons
Can China find a market for its fifth-generation J-35 warplanes?
21 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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US-China relations
White House deflects as Trump weighs Taiwan arms sale delay amid Beijing pressure
20 Feb 2026 - 1:37AM
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With first missile of its kind, China overtakes US in hypersonic defence: report
A big reason is the long-range CJ-1000, the world’s first and so far only operational land-based scramjet-powered hypersonic missile.
19 Feb 2026 - 10:26AM
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US offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons test
State Department official says China’s alleged 2020 test was ‘a singular explosion’, confirms US will return to nuclear testing.
19 Feb 2026 - 2:13AM
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Everything we know about China’s mysterious, futuristic Nantianmen Project
Is it a storytelling vehicle for imaginative military hardware, blending science fiction with reality, or is it a glimpse of the future?
17 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Why the growing network of American MQ-9 drones is a challenge for China
Reapers can carry out both reconnaissance and strike missions and an increasing number of US allies and partners are buying them.
16 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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Sudden Xi-Trump call, secret nuclear testing claims: 7 US-China relations reads
From China’s grip on minerals to the US’ Apec plans, here are highlights from our overseas correspondents in the first half of February 2026.
16 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
How a ‘military vacuum’ in West and Central Africa opened new markets for China
Beijing has increased engagement with countries in the Sahel following the French military exit, and with Russian weapons in short supply.
15 Feb 2026 - 12:00PM
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Will China’s state-backed thriller spill details of little-known spy cases?
‘Scare Out’ depicts leak of PLA jet secrets, and some speculate the plot could be based on true story involving stealth fighter tech.
15 Feb 2026 - 7:00AM
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Trump hails US ‘discombobulator’ weapon as he meets Maduro op troops
The US president made his first public comments on a device that he boasted could block Russian and Chinese defence systems.
14 Feb 2026 - 4:57AM
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Pentagon adds Chinese firms to military list, then withdraws filing
Move weeks before Trump-Xi summit highlights mixed signals from Washington and injects fresh uncertainty into fragile US-China truce.
14 Feb 2026 - 6:11AM
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Chinese fighter jets locked radar on foreign stealth plane: PLA Daily
Military commentators say PLA aircraft cited by official military paper was likely to have been a J-16.
13 Feb 2026 - 8:47PM
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Chinese military officers target of new CIA video
US spy agency’s outreach, depicting a disillusioned mid-level officer, risks unsettling fragile calm before April’s Trump-XI summit.
13 Feb 2026 - 5:02PM
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After Zhang Youxia’s downfall, PLA told to be more mindful of spending
State media also spotlights deep flaws in PLA’s readiness that have surfaced during country’s widening anti-corruption drive.
13 Feb 2026 - 12:40PM
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What is China’s Central Military Commission and how does it function?
The downfall of two more members of the top command body has left just Xi Jinping and one other member active.
13 Feb 2026 - 3:12PM
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Xi’s new year greeting reveals PLA Cyberspace Force post in South China Sea
Analyst says deployment signals Chinese military’s cyber warfare capabilities ‘are no longer confined to the mainland’.
12 Feb 2026 - 8:00PM
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China’s Middle East arms edge overshadowed by Turkey and South Korea in Riyadh
Analysts note Chinese inroads in military UAV market but political challenges for its jet fighters at the World Defence Show.
12 Feb 2026 - 5:50PM
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China lifts veil on secretive underwater combat vehicle at Saudi defence show
Shipbuilding giant showcases new surface-to-subsurface wet submersible as Beijing eyes buyers in large Middle Eastern market.
10 Feb 2026 - 9:02PM
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Why China’s nuclear arsenal is under fire as US-Russia pact falls apart
US accusations about secret Chinese nuclear tests surface amid arms race anxieties, but Beijing says concerns over its weapons are all hype.
9 Feb 2026 - 10:40PM
Chinese drone for anti-submarine warfare among systems at Saudi defence show
Demand is growing in the Middle East for autonomous platforms and it is now one of the largest overseas markets for China’s military drones.
9 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
Could this thrust device give Chinese drones an edge over F-35s?
An aerodynamic tail nozzle designed in Nanjing proves its mettle in a high-subsonic speed drone test.
9 Feb 2026 - 1:30AM
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Has the YJ-15 missile been deployed to the Chinese navy? A photo gives clues
The world-leading weapon was unveiled during last year’s Victory Day parade but there was no word then on where it would be used.
7 Feb 2026 - 9:00PM
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US accuses China of secret nuclear testing after offering Beijing arms treaty
The allegations highlight tensions between Washington and Beijing, following the expiry of the New Start arms control treaty with Russia.
7 Feb 2026 - 7:25AM
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Trump balks at nuclear limit extension, calls for new US-China-Russia deal
For first time in half a century, the world is without a legally binding agreement to control nuclear weapons, as New Start accord expires.
6 Feb 2026 - 10:18AM
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Could China’s first hybrid transport drone be a ‘game changer’ in Taiwan Strait?
The CH YH-1000S, an unmanned vehicle that is considered capable of supplying combat troops, completed its maiden flight over the weekend.
5 Feb 2026 - 12:02PM
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China expels defence officials from legislature amid corruption crackdown
Three senior executives removed from National People’s Congress without explanation could face disciplinary action or criminal charges.
5 Feb 2026 - 2:10AM
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US and China defence sectors emerge as key battlegrounds in the race for AI
As both military powers vie to integrate innovative technology first, the race is on to develop and fast-track the latest advancements.
5 Feb 2026 - 1:41AM
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