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Religion in China
‘CEO monk’ scandal: China creates new oversight body for Buddhist clergy
Beijing’s fourth-ranking official Wang Huning urges association to exercise ‘comprehensive and rigorous governance over the religion’.
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Xinjiang
China unveils new ethnic unity laws with ‘national security perspective’
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China-Japan relations
Why Chinese victims of Japan’s WWII bio-warfare are still waiting for justice
28 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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Taiwan
What next for Taiwan’s Lai as US$37 billion defence boost blocked by KMT, allies?
Procedural blockade for eight-year military spending package has also stalled 2026 general budget review, piling up pressure on ruling DPP.
28 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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Taiwanese leader William Lai’s proposed extra defence spending has been described by his administration as “critical to deterring intensifying military pressure” from mainland China. Photo: EPA
Artificial intelligence
China warns of foreign forces using AI deepfakes to stir panic and steal data
Top intelligence agency raises alarm over fake videos, audio and images aimed at undermining social stability and national security.
27 Dec 2025 - 2:34PM
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US-China relations
Deal breaker? Record Taiwan arms deal complicates Trump’s 2026 Beijing visit
The US defends new arms sales and urges ‘meaningful’ dialogue, but analysts warn the deepening rift risks hollowing out the agenda for the Trump-Xi summit next year.
27 Dec 2025 - 7:52AM
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Taiwan
Taiwan’s lawmakers vote to start impeachment process against William Lai
Opposition-controlled legislature will hold a series of hearings before a formal vote in May.
26 Dec 2025 - 8:31PM
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Taiwan’s legislature will need a two-thirds majority to impeach William Lai. Photo: EPA-EFE
Xinjiang
China’s mega expressway tunnel opens in Xinjiang, halves north-south travel time
The project is the biggest of its kind in the world and is expected to help forge stronger regional and international links.
26 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
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Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign
China vows to keep up the fight after record ‘tigers’ caught in corruption net
Politburo agrees to push forward campaign and calls for graft-busters to provide ‘guarantee’ for nation’s economic and social development.
26 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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China’s Communist Party
4 Chinese defence firm chiefs among 8 sacked from top advisory body CPPCC
National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference endorsed removals at meeting on Wednesday, Xinhua reports.
25 Dec 2025 - 4:18PM
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Taiwan
Taipei mayor cuts Shanghai visit short to oversee security after mass stabbing
Chiang Wan-an has trimmed his visit to joint forum, one of only a few events attended by officials from Taiwan and mainland China.
24 Dec 2025 - 8:40PM
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Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an has said that ensuring the safety of citizens remains the “top priority” in the aftermath of a fatal mass stabbing incident in the city. Photo: Handout
US-China relations
Beijing is pinning hopes for Taiwan reunification on KMT – but not all of them
The party’s new chairwoman Cheng Li-wun has adopted a mainland-friendly tone but it remains to be seen if she can live up to Beijing’s hopes.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:53PM
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Corruption in China
China probes museum art theft claims that ‘make the Louvre thieves look dumb’
Case triggers questions over handling of cultural treasures as former Nanjing Museum director is accused of masterminding large-scale scam.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:23PM
Taiwan
Taiwan ramps up security measures for coming holidays after mass stabbing
Tighter police deployments at transport hubs and major events ordered after deadly violence in central Taipei stokes public anxiety.
23 Dec 2025 - 8:03PM
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China’s Communist Party
Fall of Ming dynasty has ignited controversy online – and China has weighed in
Oversimplified discourse on Ming, Qing dynasties risks slide into ‘narrow, Han-centric nationalism’, Zhejiang authorities warn.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:59PM
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The “1644 perspective” that frames the Ming dynasty as a golden age of prosperity and advancement has been widely shared on China’s social media. Photo: Handout
US-China relations
Mistrial in case of ex-top aide to New York Governor charged as China agent
Linda Sun, ex-deputy chief of staff to Kathy Hochul, walked free after jury was deadlocked on all 19 counts and could not reach a verdict.
23 Dec 2025 - 10:44AM
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US-China relations
‘Urgent’: has mainland China changed tone for Taiwan peaceful reunification?
Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:43PM
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China-Japan relations
China’s PLA Daily accuses Japan of showing ‘no respect for history’
Japanese right-wing forces are whitewashing past atrocities as the world celebrates win over fascism, commentary in military paper says.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:06PM
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The Atomic Bomb Dome at the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Japan. Photo: Kyodo
US-China relations
China showcases joint effort with US in drugs-related money laundering case
Case spanning both nations saw two men sentenced to jail following US tip-off, People’s Daily reports.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:40PM
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China’s soft power
Chinese spy? Propagandist? Former Confucius Institute director tells his story
Memoir by former Britain-based academic rebuts accusations that the centres serve as vehicles for Beijing’s state narratives.
22 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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Women and gender
China’s top court sends message to employers on sexual harassment
Supreme People’s Court highlights ruling that a restaurant did not have to pay compensation to a worker dismissed for harassing colleague.
21 Dec 2025 - 1:00PM
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China’s soft power
From Labubu to blockbuster films, was 2025 the year of China’s soft power?
Chinese lifestyle brands and other cultural exports proved to be a hit around the world this year, here are some of our most notable stories.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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China-India relations
China warns India: ‘don’t even think about stealing our sixth Dalai Lama’
A symposium in Tawang prompts allegations of appropriation and attempts to legitimise territorial claims.
22 Dec 2025 - 1:10PM
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Politics fails to dampen launch of Japanese sushi chain Sushiro in Shanghai
An average wait time at the new restaurant in China’s commercial centre is nearly three hours at lunch and dinner.
20 Dec 2025 - 9:15AM
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Taiwan
Taiwan’s opposition lawmakers vow to impeach leader William Lai
Proposal is likely to be a symbolic gesture as impeachment would require 76 legislators to agree, while opposition camp holds only 62 seats.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:29PM
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