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Defence Minister Dong Jun, pictured at last year’s Asean-China defence ministers’ lunch in Kuala Lumpur. Photo: AFP
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China defence chief Dong Jun tipped to skip this year’s Shangri-La Dialogue

The regional security forum opens on Friday in Singapore with no official word yet on who will lead the Chinese delegation.

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US-China relations

Why the US missile system heading to Japan could be a ‘sitting duck’ for China

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Taiwan

Taipei ‘optimistic’ about arms deal even after US Navy chief says it’s on ice

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China’s military

China boosts peacekeeping budget share amid warnings UN may be sidelined

SIPRI says Beijing’s participation in such UN missions helps ‘project an image of itself as a responsible major power’.

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China's largest peacekeeping deployment last year was to the UN Mission in South Sudan. Photo: Handout
China's largest peacekeeping deployment last year was to the UN Mission in South Sudan. Photo: Handout
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Why Bangladesh could raise Indian red flags by buying a China-Pakistan fighter jet

Dhaka could be boosting its air power with the reported acquisition of a JF-17 flight simulator.

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China's military weapons

Is China building the world’s largest naval support ship?

Photos of a giant hull released by state-owned shipbuilder trigger speculation that the vessel will be used to supply carrier groups.

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Could all of China’s aircraft carriers soon operate J-35 stealth fighters?

Only one vessel can now host the cutting-edge jet, but satellite images and state media hints indicate that might be changing.

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Analysts say it is highly likely that China’s older two carriers will receive the upgrades needed to host the J-35 stealth fighters. Photo: Xinhua
Analysts say it is highly likely that China’s older two carriers will receive the upgrades needed to host the J-35 stealth fighters. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

Trump scraps signing AI executive order to keep ‘lead’ over China in industry

White House postpones decision on more regulation over fast-growing AI market as it may affect US competitiveness with rivals globally.

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China's military weapons

China’s J-10CE jets defeat Eurofighters 9-0 in mock battles, CCTV confirms

While state broadcaster does not identify the drill, details appear to match a 2024 exercise in Qatar involving Pakistan.

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US-China relations

US delegation may herald Hegseth trip to China

Defence Undersecretary Elbridge Colby may visit China ahead of a possible trip by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth amid tension over Taiwan arms sales.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanied President Donald Trump to Beijing last week. Photo: EPA/Pool
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Exclusive | Will US defence strategy architect Colby pave the way for Hegseth’s China visit?

Sources say the Pentagon’s undersecretary for policy could arrive in Beijing ‘within weeks’ to finalise arrangements for defence chief’s trip.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanied the president on his state visit to China last week. Photo: dpa
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanied the president on his state visit to China last week. Photo: dpa
China-Russia relations

China and Russia warn US Golden Dome poses ‘clear threat’ to stability

Days after Xi-Trump talks, Beijing and Moscow slam Washington’s military provocations and its plans for missile defence system.

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China’s military drills

Chinese carrier kicks off drills in western Pacific amid tense Japan ties

The Liaoning carrier group will hold live-fire drills months after stand-off with Japanese fighter jets during a December exercise.

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China’s military drills

Can PLA training catch up with China’s rapid weapon development?

‘No matter how advanced the equipment is, if people cannot effectively operate it, it remains nothing more than cold steel’: PLA Daily.

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A PLA Daily article says some Chinese military units have not done enough personnel-equipment integration and some have not devoted enough effort to cultivating specialised talent. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Will the Trump-class battleship really be able to deter China?

The US Navy’s claims that the ships will ‘inspire confidence in our friends and fear in our adversaries’ have been widely questioned.

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US President Donald Trump says the ships will be part of a “Golden Fleet”. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump says the ships will be part of a “Golden Fleet”. Photo: AFP
China-Japan relations

Why does the PLA object to Japan’s drone plans for its southern islands?

Tokyo says it’s building a coastal defence system but Beijing sees an offensive purpose in the deployment.

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South China Sea

Can AI-assisted unmanned vessels be Beijing’s answer to South China Sea patrols?

Near-silent autonomous surveillance vessels that can keep going for months on end recommended for Chinese maritime enforcement.

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2026 Xi-Trump summit

Xi urges ‘utmost caution’ from Trump on Taiwan, warns of conflict risk

Managing ‘Taiwan question’ to be primary factor for ‘constructive strategic stability’ in ties over the next three years, analysts note.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump (not in picture), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
Chinese President Xi Jinping speaks during a meeting with US President Donald Trump (not in picture), at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Typhon launch of Tomahawk missile is ‘worst provocation’ by the US against China

Observers suggest strong countermeasures after the first live-firing of the system since its deployment to the Philippines.

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US-China relations

US Senate warns of China’s nuclear capabilities hours before Xi-Trump summit

Beijing engaged in ‘unprecedented nuclear expansion’ in recent years that includes ‘hundreds of new missile silos’, senator tells hearing.

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2026 Xi-Trump summit

What does Pete Hegseth’s presence in China say about Trump’s military agenda?

US arms sales to Taiwan, nuclear weapons and military-to-military communication will be among topics discussed, experts say.

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US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth (third from top) descends the steps of Air Force One as President Donald Trump walks with Chinese Vice-President Han Zheng during a welcome ceremony in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: AP
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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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US stocks of key missiles, including the Joint Air-to-Surface Stand-off Missile range, have been depleted. Photo: 40th Flight Test Squadron
US stocks of key missiles, including the Joint Air-to-Surface Stand-off Missile range, have been depleted. Photo: 40th Flight Test Squadron
2026 Xi-Trump summit

Taiwan stages live-fire drill on mainland-facing island as Trump heads to Beijing

Coming Xi-Trump summit has triggered renewed anxiety in Taiwan about becoming a bargaining chip in broader negotiations.

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US-China relations

Chinese company that tracked US bombers over Iran wears sanctions with pride

MizarVision defiant after Washington imposes sweeping ban for publishing open-source images detailing Operation Fury activities.

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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.

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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
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