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Pentagon eyes expanded role for South Korea-based US forces to help deter China
US defence policy chief signals ‘model ally’ Seoul should take the lead on North Korea as Washington refocuses on first island chain.
1 Feb 2026 - 10:00PM
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China’s military drills
PLA Navy warns off foreign jets with jamming missiles near Taiwan: CCTV
1 Feb 2026 - 7:00PM
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Central Military Commission
Was General Zhang Youxia one of the ‘big rats’ eating China’s military budget?
1 Feb 2026 - 9:14PM
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China's military weapons
China’s new YJ-18C missile: a logistics killer for US Navy?
Subsonic land-attack cruise weapon can be repurposed for anti-ship use, Chinese military magazine says.
1 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM
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YJ-18C cruise missiles are unveiled during a military parade in Beijing on September 3 last year. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
Corruption in China
China’s military redoubles corruption fight in wake of Zhang Youxia’s downfall
PLA mouthpiece warns troops not to be blindly optimistic or totally pessimistic about winning the war against graft.
31 Jan 2026 - 8:56PM
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China military reform
China’s PLA tightens fuel rules as US investigates cause of twin air crashes
New regulations aim to improve oversight and transparency to ensure its supplies are properly accounted for and improve combat readiness.
31 Jan 2026 - 8:00PM
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South China Sea
China patrols around Scarborough Shoal, days after US-Philippine drills
‘Combat readiness patrols’ meant to counter ‘infringement and provocative actions’, PLA Southern Theatre Command says.
31 Jan 2026 - 9:19PM
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H-6K bombers armed with anti-ship missiles took part in the patrols, according to Chinese state media. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons
Has China’s game-changer PL-17 long-range missile finally been seen up close?
Photo on Chinese social media appears to show full-size model of missile that may pose threat to US air dominance in Pacific, analysts say.
30 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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South China Sea
China says Philippines is stoking tensions with Scarborough Shoal drill
Manila reportedly issued a notice warning of military exercises across a wide area of the South China Sea until the end of March.
30 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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Central Military Commission
‘Communist warrior’: China’s leaders pay tribute to late general Liao Xilong
Liao praised for his party loyalty just days after the downfall of the country’s top uniformed officer.
29 Jan 2026 - 11:08PM
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China's military weapons
Are China’s J-20A stealth fighters now updated with high-thrust WS-15 engines?
Footage of flight tests suggests aircraft equipped with the home-grown engine is in the pre-delivery testing phase.
29 Jan 2026 - 11:01PM
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China has been developing the J-20A, an improved version of the J-20 stealth fighter jet, including upgrades to its aerodynamic layout, avionics and engines. Photo: QQ.com
US-China relations
Would Chinese or US supply lines be more vulnerable in a Pacific conflict?
AI-assisted modelling by the Heritage Foundation finds critical risks to fuel and munitions on both sides.
29 Jan 2026 - 12:03AM
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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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China-Russia relations
China and Russia to bolster defence ties to counter risks
Call marks first ministerial-level exchange between Beijing and Moscow since US raid on Venezuela and Trump’s stronger words on Greenland.
27 Jan 2026 - 10:47PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan launches firepower hub with US as PLA pressure intensifies
Taipei is ramping up coordination between its US-made weapons systems and locally developed missile capabilities.
26 Jan 2026 - 8:50PM
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A US-made Patriot missile system is deployed at a park in Taipei in July 2025, as Taiwan carries out its biggest annual military exercises. Photo: AFP
China's military weapons
Shandong’s use of PLA dry dock near South China Sea suggests carrier milestone
China may avoid a ‘carrier gap’ and could support carrier operations along the Indian Ocean to the Middle East and beyond, analysts say.
26 Jan 2026 - 8:25PM
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China’s navy
What Chinese navy’s first Uruguay port call reveals about Beijing’s ambitions
Western hemisphere port call by Silk Road Ark comes just weeks after US ousted Venezuelan leader.
25 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM
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US-China relations
What about Taiwan? Why US foreign policy is now all about the western hemisphere
The State Department skips direct references to the island as it outlines it foreign policy direction for the next five years.
24 Jan 2026 - 10:00PM
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The US State Department’s five-year strategic plan makes no mention of Taiwan. Photo: AP
China's military weapons
Why Thailand, a US treaty ally, is stocking up on Chinese weapons
Bangkok’s recent purchases of Chinese military hardware include tanks, missiles and ships, while a submarine deal is back on track.
24 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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US-China relations
US banks on strength – not confrontation – to deny China in Indo-Pacific
Pentagon says it will focus on the first island chain while urging partners to contribute more to the collective defence.
24 Jan 2026 - 9:07PM
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US-China relations
Can Musk’s Starship upend the strategic order? A Chinese think tank warns it may
Report warns the transporter could help the US military move troops and equipment in space and calls for a ‘proactive’ response.
23 Jan 2026 - 8:01PM
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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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The PLA has released fresh details of its tests of AI-enabled drone swarm warfare by the National University of Defence Technology. Photo: CCTV
South China Sea
Chinese coastguard rescues Filipino sailors near Scarborough Shoal
PLA Navy also deploys plane as search continues for missing crew from capsized vessel.
23 Jan 2026 - 2:44PM
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Taiwan
What Beijing’s drone flight over Pratas Island means for its Taiwan strategy
Analysts say PLA’s first confirmed drone deployment in Taiwan-claimed airspace is the latest ‘salami-slicing’ tactic towards the island.
23 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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US-China trade war
China reliance and tariff wars emerge as top risks for global defence industry: report
Consultancy warns geopolitical tensions and supply chain exposure are reshaping risk calculations for military manufacturers.
23 Jan 2026 - 6:33AM
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