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South Africa Launches “Will for Peace 2026” Naval Drills with Russia, China and Iran in Territorial Waters

Multinational naval exercises titled “Will for Peace 2026” officially commenced on January 10 in South Africa’s territorial waters, marking a new phase of maritime cooperation among a diverse group of participating states. The start of the drills was confirmed by...
Chinese Drone

U.S. Abandons Proposed Chinese Drone Restrictions as White House Prioritises Trade Stability with Beijing

The United States Commerce Department has withdrawn a proposed rule that would have imposed new restrictions on Chinese-made drones, according to a government notice posted Friday. The decision marks the end of a months-long review process and comes just weeks...
Northern Hebei, China

China’s Villagers Struggle to Stay Warm as Government Gas Subsidies Fade, Leaving Rural Homes Freezing in Northern Hebei

Nearly a decade after Beijing launched a nationwide push to curb coal burning and combat winter smog, residents in northern Hebei province are facing a new challenge: affording the high cost of clean heating. With government subsidies for natural gas...
Chinese VT-4 Tanks - Thai Army

Thai Army Launches Comprehensive Review of Chinese VT-4 Tanks After Catastrophic Gun Rupture and Repeated Mechanical Failures During Cambodia Border Operations

The Royal Thai Army has launched a comprehensive technical and operational review of its Chinese-manufactured VT-4 main battle tank fleet following a series of highly visible mechanical failures during border operations near Cambodia in December 2025. The episode has intensified...
Ship, containers port of Los Angeles

Trump Tariff Strategy Reshapes Global Supply Chains as US Container Imports Fall and China Volumes Plunge

U.S. containerized imports declined sharply in December, capping a volatile year for global trade as President Donald Trump’s tariff policies disrupted supply chains, dampened demand for Chinese goods and heightened inflation concerns, according to new data released Thursday by supply...
Donald Trump - Xi Jinping

China Escalates Economic Pressure on Japan with Export Controls and Rare Earth Threats, Testing Trump’s Support Amid Takaichi’s Taiwan Stance and Growing Regional Tensions

China has begun applying fresh economic pressure on Japan in a move widely seen as a test of US President Donald Trump’s willingness to stand firmly behind Washington’s closest ally in Asia, months after Trump claimed he had “solved” the...
US Intercepts Russian-flagged oil tanker in Atlantic

US Intercepts Venezuela Oil Ships in Atlantic After Maduro Capture, Raising Risks of Confrontation With Russia and China

The United States seized two oil tankers linked to Venezuela in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday, sharply escalating President Donald Trump’s effort to control energy flows in the Western Hemisphere and pressure Venezuela’s socialist government into alignment with Washington. U.S....
China Semiconductor

Chinese AI, Chip and Robotics Firms Surge in Hong Kong Debuts After Raising HK$9.3 Billion, Fueling Hopes for Stronger IPO Year

Three Chinese technology companies made strong stock market debuts in Hong Kong on Thursday after raising a combined HK$9.3 billion ($1.19 billion), reinforcing investor hopes that 2026 could mark a more active year for initial public offerings in the city....
China’ J-35 Stealth Fighters

China’s Fifth-Generation J-35 Stealth Fighters Take Off in First Coordinated Production Flight, Signaling End of Prototype Phase and Beginning of Industrialized Mass Production with Significant Western Pacific Implications

Newly released footage from Shenyang Aircraft Corporation (SAC) showing two production-standard J-35 fifth-generation stealth fighters conducting their first coordinated flight marks a decisive inflection point in China’s military aviation trajectory. The imagery confirms that the programme has crossed the critical...
China's Anti-Stealth Radars

China’s Anti-Stealth Radars: US Raid Exposes Fatal Weaknesses in Venezuela’s Air Defences, Raising Global Doubts Over Chinese “Stealth Hunter” Radar Claims

In a dramatic operation that has reverberated across global defence and political circles, United States forces on 3 January 2026 carried out what officials described as a “precision special military mission” inside Venezuela, culminating in the capture of President Nicolás...
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