South China Sea

ASEAN Bloc Aligns on a Unified Front Amidst China’s Growing Presence in South China Sea

The South China Sea disputes, long a source of regional tension, have entered a dangerous new phase, as China and the Philippines inch toward direct armed confrontation over a growing number of contested maritime features. These disputes, which have drawn...
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China’s Ascending Role in Global South: A Strategic Challenge to US Dollar and Global Hegemony

Over the past few decades, China has been steadily asserting itself as a key player in the "Global South," a term that has evolved from the Cold War-era Non-Aligned Movement, representing developing countries striving for autonomy from superpower influence. As...
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Xiaomi’s Breakthrough in Chip Design Marks Historic Milestone for China’s Semiconductor Industry

Beijing-based smartphone maker Xiaomi Inc. has reportedly achieved a significant technological breakthrough with the successful "tapeout" of its first 3 nanometer (nm) system-on-chip (SoC) processor. According to Tang Jianguo, the chief economist at the Beijing Municipal Bureau of Economy and...
Chinese President Xi Jinping, Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a concert before an informal dinner on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia,

Xi Jinping and Narendra Modi Meet After Five-Year Hiatus: Paving the Way for Renewed Sino-Indian Relations

In a significant diplomatic development, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held their first formal talks in five years on October 23, 2024. The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the BRICS summit in...
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Xi Jinping Urges Against Escalation in Ukraine and Gaza Conflicts at BRICS Summit

On Wednesday, October 23, Chinese President Xi Jinping called for restraint and de-escalation in both the Ukraine conflict and the Gaza crisis during his address at the BRICS summit in Kazan. The summit, which brought together around 20 world leaders,...
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UK Government Makes Significant Progress in Removing Chinese-made Hikvision Cameras from Sensitive Sites

The UK Government has achieved substantial progress in its ongoing efforts to remove Chinese-made Hikvision surveillance cameras from sensitive sites, with more than 50% of the devices already replaced, according to a report by the UK Defense Journal. This development...
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U.S. Adds More Than Two Dozen Entities to Export Blacklist for Supporting Weapons Programs in Iran, Pakistan, and China’s Military Modernization

The United States has placed 26 foreign entities on its export blacklist, accusing them of supporting weapons and drone development programs in Iran and Pakistan and aiding China’s military modernization efforts. The move, announced by the Commerce Department, is part...
China defense

China’s Defence Exports: Growth, Challenges, Clash Between Quality and Political Goals

Over the past few decades, China has emerged as a significant player in the global arms market, leveraging its growing military-industrial complex to export defense systems to countries across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Despite these gains, a combination...
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China’s Rare Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Test Raises Strategic Concerns

China conducted an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test last month in the South Pacific, its first in over four decades. This test, which took place on September 25, has sparked widespread discussions about Beijing’s strategic ambitions and raised questions about...
Taiwanese Airspace

Taiwan Detects Chinese Aircraft Carrier Group Heading Towards Taiwan Strait After Live-Fire Drills

The Taiwan Strait escalated on Wednesday after Taipei reported the detection of a Chinese aircraft carrier group sailing towards the waters separating Taiwan and China. This development comes a day after China conducted live-fire exercises near the self-ruled island, adding...
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