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China's military weapons
Private firms can help stop sanctions ‘strangling’ China’s military: general
The authorities should give companies a greater voice in civilian-military collaboration, PLA Major General Zhang Zhan argues.
7 May 2026 - 9:07PM
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Corruption in China
2 former Chinese defence ministers handed suspended death sentences
7 May 2026 - 10:33PM
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China's military weapons
Does YJ-20 hypersonic sea-based missile give China an edge over US carriers?
6 May 2026 - 10:35PM
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China-Japan relations
China condemns Japan’s first overseas ‘offensive missile’ test since WWII
Beijing says Japan’s ‘neo-militarism’ is a ‘scourge’ that threatens regional peace and stability.
6 May 2026 - 9:48PM
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A Japanese Type 88 surface-to-ship missile is launched during the Balikatan joint drill in the Philippines on May 6, 2026. Photo: AFP
China's military weapons
Will new Saudi-Pakistan defence pact give Chinese arms risk-free exposure?
Islamabad’s elevated stature in Middle East security could make it ‘the operational face of Chinese defence systems’ via regional deployment.
5 May 2026 - 11:38PM
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China's military weapons
China unveils new naval defence systems as drones change nature of war at sea
The PLA has been working to improve its defences after the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East highlighted the threat of anti-ship drones.
5 May 2026 - 7:49PM
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Defence
Can Korea’s most advanced fighter KF-21 compete with China, the US and Europe?
Recent roll-out puts South Korea in elite group of countries capable of indigenously developing advanced supersonic combat aircraft.
5 May 2026 - 6:44PM
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Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) recently unveiled the first production unit of the KF-21 Boramae, a 4.5-generation fighter jet. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons
Has China given the first sign it’s ready to export J-35A fighter to Pakistan?
State media shows J-35A model bearing AVIC logo rolling out of the hangar, the English lettering hinting it is an export model.
5 May 2026 - 11:00AM
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China-North Korea relations
Why a 5-year defence pact between North Korea and Russia could make China uneasy
Rare cooperation plan with Moscow could accelerate Pyongyang’s military modernisation on multiple fronts, analysts say.
3 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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Defence
Will Japan’s new arms export rules spark a high-end defence boom?
Updated regulations give Tokyo greater scope to sell lethal weapons overseas, prompting rebuke from China, but the industry still faces hurdles.
1 May 2026 - 10:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Could a prolonged conflict between the US and Iran threaten another vital link?
While countries grapple with the perils of a continuing oil shock, essential internet cables are also at risk.
1 May 2026 - 4:30PM
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A high-angle satellite view showing the Strait of Hormuz, the Persian Gulf, and the rugged desert topography of the Middle East. Photo: Getty Images
China's military weapons
Pakistan commissions first Chinese submarine in ‘historic milestone’ for navy
President and naval chief attend ceremony in Sanya for the advanced Hangor-class vessel as the two countries step up defence cooperation.
1 May 2026 - 3:00PM
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China-Japan relations
Why is China warning the UN of a Japanese ‘nuclear breakout’?
Beijing asks the international body to prioritise Tokyo’s ‘dangerous tendency to seek nuclear weapons’ as regional row escalates.
30 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Trump, Putin talk Iran and Ukraine, US energy exports up: what happened overnight
The two conflicts could end on a ‘similar timetable’ US President Donald Trump has said.
30 Apr 2026 - 12:09PM
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China's military weapons
Why Beijing’s weaponised cargo ship could be crucial in the Taiwan Strait
Beijing’s ‘containerised destroyer’ can carry missile launchers and hide within commercial shipping lanes, military magazine says.
29 Apr 2026 - 10:45PM
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The Zhong Da 79 is a medium-sized civilian cargo ship capable of carrying containerised vertical missile launchers, radar sensors and self-defence systems. Photo: Handout
US, Israel war on Iran
Will Israel’s use of Iron Dome to aid Arab neighbour recalibrate Mideast defence?
Reported deployment ‘on UAE soil represents a qualitatively different level of trust and coordination’, analyst says.
29 Apr 2026 - 12:00PM
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South China Sea
China upgrades maritime rescue range and depth as ambitions on the seas expand
Body responsible for strategically sensitive South China Sea completes ‘formal transition’ after extensive deepwater training.
28 Apr 2026 - 7:56PM
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US military
Pentagon mulls plan to outsource warship design, building to South Korea, Japan
If the proposal goes ahead it will be the first time the US has bought a major surface combatant from a foreign partner since WWII.
28 Apr 2026 - 9:02AM
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A feasibility study would look into having Japanese and South Korean shipbuilders supplement the US Navy’s overstretched production lines. Photo: Shutterstock
China's military weapons
PLA showcases YJ-20 anti-ship missiles as US-Japan-Philippines test war moves
Video of PLA Navy strike tests emerges as US, allies take part in Balikatan 2026, marking Japan’s first-ever operational role in the drills.
27 Apr 2026 - 9:21PM
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Defence
Trump factor drives up Asia-Pacific military spending at fastest pace since 2009
Expenditures rose to US$681 billion, as some nations worried that Washington might not be a reliable security partner.
27 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM
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China-India relations
Could Russian missiles help India counter its arch-rival’s Chinese weapons?
‘Force multiplier’ could allow New Delhi to target Pakistani support planes such as surveillance and refuelling aircraft.
26 Apr 2026 - 4:10PM
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Science
Will the future world order be determined by who controls low Earth orbit?
Amid Starlink’s ability to service conflict zones, Chinese article warns of ‘new form of power’ to allow or cut connectivity in real time.
25 Apr 2026 - 10:00PM
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Starlink was rolled out in Ukraine in 2022 to replace internet and communication networks damaged by Russia’s invasion of the country, quickly becoming a critical tool for both civilian and military connectivity. Photo: Shutterstock
China's military weapons
Did China just hint that its next aircraft carrier will be nuclear-powered?
A video released to mark the PLA Navy’s anniversary uses wordplay to suggest that a new warship is under construction.
25 Apr 2026 - 8:00PM
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China-India relations
Why China won’t like India’s latest defence deal with South Korea
After Lee Jae Myung’s recent visit to New Delhi touting expanded bilateral cooperation, Beijing is likely to be uneasy, analysts say.
25 Apr 2026 - 9:00AM
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China’s military drills
China stages navy drill as US and Philippines embark on Balikatan 2026
The Liaoning aircraft carrier appears to be among 14 large naval vessels snapped on manoeuvres in a satellite image circulating online.
24 Apr 2026 - 8:29PM
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