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Aevex Aerospace's Vandal drone is designed for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance missions, as well as electronic warfare and precision strikes. Photo: Aevex Aerospace

Military

US firm to make battle-tested drones in Taiwan, boosting supply chain resilience

Drawing on Ukraine war lessons, Aevex’s drones are 3D-printed, easily modified and built to resist electronic warfare.

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How traditional Chinese medicine is shaping Kazakhstan’s health system

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Indonesia to take delivery of first Chinese J-10CE jets in 6 months, report says

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Diplomacy

Germany joins France in call for China trade defences

The leaders of the EU’s two largest economies jointly support new trade defences as risks of China trade war grow.

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French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. Photo: DPA

Politics

China tried 3 times to talk crime families out of scam business in Myanmar: CCTV

Series outlines how joint operations brought down major border compounds amid warning criminal syndicates are relocating near Thailand.

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Military

Turkmenistan grows its arsenal of Chinese air defences as Russia’s role shrinks

Amid regional instability, Central Asian nations look beyond Moscow for arms as the war in Ukraine drains Russian stocks.

6 Oct 2026 - 2:42PMvideocam

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Politics

In Focus | Beijing policy advisers map out how post-reunification Taiwan could be governed

Mainland Chinese scholars discuss varying levels of autonomy for the island based on how reunification is achieved.

6 Oct 2026 - 9:46AMvideocam

Illustration: Henry Wong

Diplomacy

US seeks to revoke citizenship of 2 China-born men convicted in Beijing-linked cases

Former US Navy sailor Jinchao Wei and Florida resident Ping Li are among 40 people named in DOJ announcement.

6 Oct 2026 - 7:07AMvideocam

Diplomacy

US accuses mainland China of targeting Taiwan leader’s family for surveillance

FBI says US citizen Zhang Wanying filmed William Lai Ching-te’s son’s home and vehicles in Seattle before trying to fly to Shanghai.

6 Oct 2026 - 12:10PM

Diplomacy

Mainland Chinese favour diplomacy to achieve Taiwan reunification with caveats

China Pulse study also reveals faith in the US remains low, although still support for engaging with Washington on trade and security issues.

6 Oct 2026 - 5:45AMvideocam

Taipei's skyline in Taiwan, with Taipei 101 standing out among skyscrapers in the Xinyi Commercial District. Photo: Shutterstock

Diplomacy

Exclusive | Beijing wanted more from Xi’s state visit to Washington

Sources say US knocked back proposals such as engagement with the business community and public, talks on AI and security issues.

6 Oct 2026 - 7:45AMvideocam

Xi Jinping is welcomed by Donald Trump at Joint Base Andrews after arriving for his first state visit to the United States in more than a decade on September 23. Photo: Getty Images via AFP

China

Bogota mayor urges Chinese metro builders to speed up work

Colombia’s comptroller found road works 52 per cent behind on the US$5.75 billion line, due for trial runs in September 2027.

6 Oct 2026 - 4:40AMvideocam

US

US search for missing airmen in China gains new attention after Xi-Trump summit

Access to crash sites and wartime Chinese archives is key to resolving about 700 cases and bringing missing US servicemen home.

6 Oct 2026 - 12:39AM

Diplomacy

France, Germany seek new EU weapon to instantly cut off market access for China

Strategy laid out in joint paper and letter to EU chief signed by the leaders of the two largest members of the bloc and seen by the SCMP.

6 Oct 2026 - 12:47AMvideocam

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (left) and French President Emmanuel Macron have signed a letter proposing the creation of a credible instrument “to allow for decisive and systemic reaction”.
Photo: Reuters

Military

Why the PLA’s Z-10 attack helicopter is taking a bigger role at sea

Aircraft was built to hunt tanks and support ground troops, but a broader maritime role means it can operate closer to Taiwan.

5 Oct 2026 - 6:00PM

A Z-10 lands on a PLA Navy ship. The attack helicopter’s maritime role has expanded. Photo: Handout

Diplomacy

Brazil-China ties in focus as Bolsonaro gets election edge over Lula

Flavio Bolsonaro won an upset victory in the first round of Brazil’s presidential election, setting up a run-off on October 25.

5 Oct 2026 - 5:46PM

China Economy

China’s finance minister on fiscal policy

Article by Finance Minister Lan Foan in party journal suggests Beijing is relying on targeted fiscal support rather than big new stimulus to support economic growth.

5 Oct 2026 - 5:42PM

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Diplomacy

US-China trade truce remains ‘fragile’ after Xi-Trump summit, analysts say

Asia Society experts say modest economic gains leave deeper disputes unresolved, as Washington tests Beijing with a short extension.

30 Sep 2026 - 9:30AMvideocam

People stroll along the Bund in Shanghai. The US and China plan to reduce tariffs on around US$30 billion worth of imports from each other after last week’s summit between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping. Photo: EPA

Diplomacy

‘Hold the status quo’? US Congress reviews Xi-Trump summit outcomes

Talks between the two leaders in Washington produced a string of joint announcements, but some say it was more about managing tensions.

30 Sep 2026 - 9:10AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Trump rejects calls to work with China on AI safety despite Xi summit progress

US president also announces voluntary accord signed by leaders of six major US tech companies to address concerns surrounding AI technology.

30 Sep 2026 - 8:27AMvideocam

Economy, Trade & Business

Greer says no specific timeline set for enforcing US-China Board of Trade

United States Trade Representative confirms recommendations must go through a legal process before implementation of new economic initiative.

2 Oct 2026 - 6:54AMvideocam

United States Trade Representative Jamieson Greer speaks during a press conference at the G20 Trade Ministers’ meeting in Milwaukee on Thursday. Photo: AP

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LATEST China Science NEWS

Chinese doctors shrink lung tumour for baby still in mother’s womb, using needle

5 Oct 2026 - 4:05PM

A medical team from Shenzhen and Hong Kong recently completed the challenging, precise removal of the foetal chest tumour. Photo: QQ.com

China develops plant to extract hydrogen, fresh water and uranium from the sea

5 Oct 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

The 250kW equipment plant co-produces hydrogen and fresh water from seawater. Photo: Handout

Beijing fights invasive moths with wasps and caterpillar-catching contests

4 Oct 2026 - 7:00PM

Workers prune trees infested with the invasive fall webworm in Beijing. Photo: Xinhua

Mars shelter problem can be solved with engineered yeast: paper

4 Oct 2026 - 12:00PMvideocam

Scientists have created a building material that they say could be used for construction on Mars. Photo: Nasa

US, China botanists sign landmark proposal on cooperation and projects

3 Oct 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Plant science is a critical pillar for addressing global ecological issues, particularly as climate change intensifies, according to a joint proposal by the botanical societies of China and the US. Photo: Xinhua

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Beijing bounty hunters chase invasive caterpillars

Beijing park’s caterpillar hunt is latest move to fight invasive webworms in the Chinese capital

Tibetan UFC fighter targets title in China

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China’s ‘golden week’ starts amid weak consumer spending

A photographer directs visitors dressed in traditional costumes to pose for pictures at Temple of Heaven, also known as Tiantan Park, on National Day, the first day of China's Golden Week holiday, in Beijing, China, October 1, 2026. REUTERS/Florence Lo

Giant pandas from China settle into US zoo

Images released by Zoo Atlanta show female panda Fu Shuang eating bamboo in her new habitat

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