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2026 Xi-Trump summit
How US missile shortages could strengthen China’s hand during Trump visit
Washington’s depleted stocks and supply chain weaknesses could hand Beijing an important bargaining chip in this week’s talks.
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Taiwan stages live-fire drill on mainland-facing island as Trump heads to Beijing
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US-China relations
Chinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride
13 May 2026 - 12:00PM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
US defence secretary joins Trump on China trip in rare diplomatic move
Pete Hegseth becomes first Pentagon chief to accompany a US president to Beijing since Richard Nixon’s 1972 visit.
13 May 2026 - 4:54AM
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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies before the Senate on Tuesday regarding the White House’s proposed military budget. Photo: Getty Images
2026 Xi-Trump summit
What to expect from this week’s Trump 2.0 visit to Beijing
Nearly a decade after his first-term visit, Trump returns to Beijing amid tensions over tariffs, Taiwan and tech rivalry.
11 May 2026 - 9:15AM
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2026 Xi-Trump summit
Could military AI use be on the agenda when Chinese and US leaders meet?
The technology has become increasingly important for militaries around the world, but the two sides may struggle to reach a consensus.
11 May 2026 - 2:10PM
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China's military weapons
Underwater anti-mine technology takes centre stage at Chinese defence show
The Chengdu Defence Technology Industry Expo showcases advanced equipment, including submarine-launched drones.
10 May 2026 - 8:00PM
Robot dogs were among the weapons on display. Photo: CCTV
China-Japan relations
Are China and Russia flexing their maritime muscle near Japan?
Tokyo’s recent tracking of three PLA Navy warships transiting Tsushima Strait comes amid heightened regional tensions.
8 May 2026 - 7:00PM
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Corruption in China
Fate of China’s ex-defence heads shows party won’t allow disloyalty: state media
Editorial from Chinese military’s official newspaper marks the first time that Li Shangfu has been labelled a traitor.
9 May 2026 - 9:27AM
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China's military weapons
China confirms it helped Pakistan’s air force during last year’s war with India
Engineers tell state media they offered technical support during conflict that saw an Indian-owned Rafale downed by a Chinese-made fighter.
8 May 2026 - 5:25PM
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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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A land-based drone formation features at a major military parade in Beijing on September 3, 2025. Photo: Xinhua
Corruption in China
2 former Chinese defence ministers handed suspended death sentences
Sentences for Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu are the most severe for senior military officers since anti-corruption campaign began in 2012.
8 May 2026 - 12:33PM
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China's military weapons
Does YJ-20 hypersonic sea-based missile give China an edge over US carriers?
The highly manoeuvrable weapon is nearly invulnerable to interception and could sink an aircraft carrier with a single hit.
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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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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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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A J-35A fighter jet appeared on Chinese state television on May 1, fuelling speculation it is a variant set for export to Pakistan. Photo: CCTV
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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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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The Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine was commissioned at a ceremony in Sanya, Hainan province on Thursday. Photo: Weibo/电波震长空XYY
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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