- April 20th, 2026
Taiwan remained on heightened alert on Wednesday, December 31, a day after China staged large-scale military exercises around the island, prompting Taipei to keep its emergency maritime response mechanisms fully operational amid lingering uncertainty over Beijing’s intentions. The drills, dubbed...
China is quietly requiring semiconductor manufacturers to use at least 50 per cent domestically made equipment when adding new production capacity, according to three people familiar with the matter, in one of Beijing’s most forceful yet moves to build a...
China pressed ahead with a second day of large-scale live-fire military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday, intensifying pressure on the self-ruled island in exercises that Beijing says are designed to rehearse a blockade of key ports and strikes on maritime...
Taiwan is demonstrating its ability to respond to Chinese military pressures as Beijing launched the “Justice Mission 2025” joint military exercises around the self-ruled island earlier today. The drills involve live-fire exercises, simulated blockades, and control of key ports and...
China is steadily boosting its influence in the global fighter jet market, banking on competitive pricing, flexible financing options, and minimal political restrictions to attract buyers across Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and beyond. While Beijing still trails dominant exporters...
China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is being driven by President Xi Jinping to undergo its most radical transformation since its founding, shifting from a manpower-heavy force toward what Chinese leaders describe as “new quality combat forces” built around high technology,...
The modern battlefield is no longer the exclusive preserve of high-cost platforms such as Rafale fighter jets, S-400 air defence systems, or fifth-generation stealth aircraft like the F-35. Instead, warfare is increasingly shaped by cheap, smart, and expendable systems that...
China on Sunday congratulated Cambodia on reaching a ceasefire with Thailand after weeks of deadly border fighting, as senior officials from the three countries prepared to open a two-day round of talks in southwestern China aimed at stabilising the fragile...
China launched a sweeping set of military drills encircling Taiwan on Monday, mobilising army, navy, air force, and rocket force units in what Beijing described as a high-intensity test of combat readiness and a “stern warning” against moves toward Taiwanese...
China is shifting its private jets offshore, parking aircraft in aviation hubs such as Singapore and Japan to sidestep tougher compliance requirements at home, analysts say. Meanwhile, corporate executives are increasingly opting for commercial flights or shared jet services as...
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