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US-China relations
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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Ukraine war
Russia launches missile, drone barrage at Ukraine as peace talks stall
12 Feb 2026 - 8:29PM
United States
US military laser tech and cartel drones stir airspace confusion in Texas
12 Feb 2026 - 10:31AM
China’s private sector
Insta360, Vivo challenge DJI’s turf, eyeing a slice of the gimbal camera boom
Insta360 and Vivo plan new handheld cameras to challenge DJI, but analysts say building a content ecosystem will be the tougher battle.
9 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
China's military weapons
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
Science
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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Electric & new energy vehicles
AutoFlight unveils world’s largest flying car as China races to lead the skies
CATL-backed AutoFlight debuts Matrix, targeting global expansion, as Beijing moves to set standards for domestic eVTOL makers and operators.
8 Feb 2026 - 5:15PM
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Middle East
US fighter jet shoots down Iranian drone approaching aircraft carrier
The Iranian Shahed-139 was flying towards the USS Abraham Lincoln in the Arabian Sea ‘with unclear intent’, a US official says.
4 Feb 2026 - 12:37PM
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Ukraine war
Ukraine left freezing as Russia bombs energy grid before peace talks
Largest barrage of the year hits Kyiv and Kharkiv, damaging power plants. Zelensky says Moscow chose terror over diplomacy as talks loom.
3 Feb 2026 - 6:02PM
Ukraine war
Russian drone strike on bus in Ukraine kills 12 miners as more peace talks loom
Ukraine’s first deputy PM condemns ‘targeted’ attack on energy workers as Zelensky says next trilateral peace talks to be February 4-5.
2 Feb 2026 - 9:53AM
China's military weapons
The US is working on cheaper munitions. Should China follow its lead?
China’s massive industrial chain and ability to control production costs are clear advantages over the US, article says.
28 Jan 2026 - 5:42PM
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Hong Kong’s Tai Po fire tragedy
Hong Kong to test firefighting drones in pilot scheme
Authorities turn to new technology as part of efforts to enhance fire safety following the deadly Tai Po blaze.
28 Jan 2026 - 7:36PM
DJI
DJI ‘clones’ curiously emerge as China tech giant battles US scrutiny
Similar devices under new and different brands spark questions about potential efforts to circumvent trade curbs and maintain US market access for popular gadgets.
23 Jan 2026 - 10:30PM
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China's military weapons
1 soldier, 200 drones: China showcases rapid launch in swarm warfare tactics
State broadcaster details how intelligent tech is used in the PLA’s ability to control masses of autonomous aircraft.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s flying car makers aim for deliveries this year as passenger use nears
China’s ‘low-altitude economy’ is shifting from concept demos to commercial planning amid surging orders.
22 Jan 2026 - 7:30AM
Low-altitude economy
Shanghai to open ‘free-to-fly’ zones covering 46% of city for consumer drones
From February 1, consumer drones will be allowed to fly in designated airspace under new rules to boost the city’s low-altitude economy.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:15PM
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China's military weapons
Could China draw battlefield inspiration from Ukraine’s drone-borne micro bombs?
Leading defence scientist shares details of the creative ways Ukrainian forces are modifying hand grenades and other devices.
21 Jan 2026 - 6:45PM
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Ukraine war
Almost half of Kyiv without heat, power after massive Russian strike
Over 5,600 buildings lose heat in sub-zero temperatures as Russia targets energy grids amid ongoing US-led peace negotiations.
20 Jan 2026 - 8:16PM
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Indonesia
US drone demand puts Indonesia’s strategic balance to the test
According to a leaked document, Washington proposed lowering tariffs if Indonesia bought US-made drones and publicly announced the purchase.
20 Jan 2026 - 5:53PM
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Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong to develop low-altitude sector blueprint as firms eye overseas expansion
Logistics chief Mable Chan says city well positioned for growth given established legal regime and status as financial hub.
19 Jan 2026 - 10:01PM
Accidents and personal safety
Hong Kong driver avoids injury after drone crashes onto Tesla roof
Police are searching for the owner of a drone that fell out of the sky and damaged a Tesla stopped at traffic lights in Jordan.
18 Jan 2026 - 5:44PM
Taiwan
PLA sends drone into airspace near Taiwan-held Pratas Island in South China Sea
Southern Theatre Command cites ‘completely legitimate’ routine flight training, while Taipei calls it ‘provocative and irresponsible’ act.
18 Jan 2026 - 8:18PM
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Trending in China
China ‘hardcore grandma’ live-streamer gains fame for farm fertilisation drone skills
Dai views her new role as both a source of entertainment and a way to stay connected with her family.
16 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
Japan
Japan’s next-generation fighter jet project gets boost as European rival stalls
Germany, France and Spain have put their project on hold, prompting speculation that some may turn to the Japan-UK-Italy programme.
16 Jan 2026 - 9:37AM
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Kim Jong-un
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Kim’s sister blames ‘gang of hooligans’ in Seoul for drone
Kim Yo-jong’s latest statement claimed that captured drone footage included images of a uranium mine, border guard posts and the closed inter-Korean industrial complex at Kaesong.
13 Jan 2026 - 12:03PM
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North Korea
‘Gang of hooligans’: rebuke from North Korea signals icy ties with South
The unusually coarse language from Kim Jong-un’s sister shows that Pyongyang has no intention of reconciling with Seoul, experts say.
13 Jan 2026 - 11:59AM
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China's military weapons
China set to supercharge radar, engine and AI in fifth-gen J-20 stealth fighter
Analyst tells state media Mighty Dragon’s airborne weapons are expected to have a longer range and stronger anti-interference capabilities.
11 Jan 2026 - 10:01PM
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North Korea
North Korea revives drone claims in rebuff to Seoul’s outreach
Analysts dismiss the ‘implausible’ breach involving low-tech devices as a ploy, backing Seoul’s denial that its military was involved.
10 Jan 2026 - 11:51AM
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