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The J-16 is a 4.5-generation multirole fighter of the People’s Liberation Army, derived from and improving upon Russian Sukhoi designs. Photo: Handout

Military

What does China’s J-16 jet ‘beast mode’ upgrade mean for regional air power?

Extreme loadout configuration suggests a potential extension of the PLA Air Force’s tactical capabilities, Chinese military magazine says.

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Could China’s lunar laser tower bring Nikola Tesla’s free energy dream to life?

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Why China’s ethnic unity law marks a shift towards assimilation

12 Jul 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Beijing slams US-led coalition for marking 10 years since South China Sea ruling

US-led moves ‘primary threat’ to peace, China says in fiery statement asserting ‘historic rights’ to contested waters.

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Rival claimant the Philippines has adopted a policy of publicising confrontations and highlighting China’s use of water cannons. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

How Chinese investors are supercharging Africa’s multibillion-dollar e-bike boom

By backing local production and infrastructure, Chinese firms are driving a shift to clean energy in Africa’s two-wheeler market.

12 Jul 2026 - 4:00PM

Politics

Flights and rail services resume across eastern China as Typhoon Bavi weakens

The storm, which brought major cities such as Shanghai and Hangzhou to a standstill, is still expected to bring torrential rain to many areas.

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Politics

Taiwan military gains 5,000 volunteers, but ‘real problem’ is retention

Higher pay drives surprise surge despite demographic decline and questions about combat readiness, but keeping them may be another matter.

12 Jul 2026 - 10:00AMvideocam

The number of eligible male conscripts in Taiwan is projected to fall from nearly 98,000 in 2023 to below by 2027. That would mark the first time the total would be under 80,000. Photo: Reuters

Diplomacy

How a quiet literary relationship has shaped US views on China

For generations of Americans, books have forged a lifelong fascination with China, even as political ties fray and student exchanges dwindle.

12 Jul 2026 - 8:05AMvideocam

Diplomacy

Formal China-US G2 framework key to world peace: top Beijing adviser

Noted political scientist Zheng Yongnian argues that de facto ‘Group of Two’ structure has already emerged between the rival powers.

11 Jul 2026 - 10:30PMvideocam

Science

What happened before Chinese scientist Wang Danhao took his life in the US?

Promising researcher’s family and friends still await police report, which could provide critical details about events leading to his death.

11 Jul 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

Wang Danhao had secured a faculty position at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, his alma mater, and was planning to fly back to China in May, according to a source. Photo: Handout

Science

China’s reusable rocket feat lights up the web: is SpaceX set to lose its crown?

The space race just became a real race again, says one online commentator, after net-and-cable recovery of rocket booster sparks awe.

11 Jul 2026 - 9:00PMvideocam

A drone photo shows the capturing of the returned first stage of the Long March-10B carrier rocket on a seaborne platform via a net-capture system, near Wenchang in southern China’s Hainan province on July 10. Photo: Xinhua via AP

Science

Chinese team’s wearable dopamine patch could be used to track depression

Researchers say their sensor can monitor levels of the neurotransmitter in real time, bringing at-home health management ‘closer to reality’.

11 Jul 2026 - 8:00PM

Diplomacy

As China-India diplomats shake hands, it’s no holds barred on social media. Why?

As economic and travel links recover, digital battles threaten to undermine official efforts to repair ties six years after deadly clashes.

11 Jul 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

Diplomacy

How overlapping US and China sanctions are complicating business in Africa

Compliance inquiries surge as broad range of industries at risk, spanning mining, banking, telecoms, technology, energy and infrastructure.

11 Jul 2026 - 3:36PMvideocam

African banking is one of the sectors affected. Photo: Reuters

Politics

Typhoon Bavi: Shanghai, Hangzhou brace as nearby cities start evacuations

Scores of flights and ferry services have been cancelled across eastern China, while Zhejiang province has stepped up emergency preparations.

11 Jul 2026 - 9:48PMvideocam

Large waves crash against the coast in Wenling city, Zhejiang province ,as Typhoon Bavi approaches the east coast of China. Photo: AFP

Science

As Typhoon Bavi nears, Chinese bloggers warned AI storm forecasts may be illegal

Online ‘weather enthusiasts’ in China are posting typhoon predictions, prompting criticism from state media.

11 Jul 2026 - 8:00AMvideocam

Diplomacy

China accuses US of ignoring Trump, Xi rapport and targeting Chinese firms

Beijing claims US misused its power by blacklisting more than 60 Chinese companies after goodwill generated at Trump-Xi summit in May.

11 Jul 2026 - 7:03AMvideocam

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Military

Xi Jinping arrives in a North Korea armed with advanced warships and AI drones

Could Xi’s visit indirectly advance North Korea’s military build-up as Pyongyang strengthens ties with Beijing and Moscow?

8 Jun 2026 - 9:53PMvideocam

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visits the destroyer Choe Hyon on May 7 to review its manoeuvrability. Photo: AP

Diplomacy

Has Beijing given up on a nuclear weapon-free Korean peninsula?

China is downplaying the issue for now, as it is unlikely that pressuring North Korea would do anything other than sour ties.

11 Jun 2026 - 6:10PMvideocam

Military

Was Xi’s stance on North Korea military ties also a message for US, Russia?

Analysts note the Chinese leader’s remarks were not reported in full by North Korean state media.

11 Jun 2026 - 4:50PMvideocam

Diplomacy

Has Xi Jinping’s North Korea visit helped cement China’s vital role?

The Chinese leader’s meetings with Kim Jong-un may have helped underline that Pyongyang cannot do without Beijing’s economic support.

9 Jun 2026 - 11:11PMvideocam

Xi Jinping and Kim Jong-un pictured in Pyongyang on the second day of the Chinese leader’s visit. Photo: Xinhua

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Could China’s lunar laser tower bring Nikola Tesla’s free energy dream to life?

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The Earth rises over the lunar horizon. China and the United States have stepped up efforts to establish a long-term presence on the moon. Photo: Shutterstock

What happened before Chinese scientist Wang Danhao took his life in the US?

11 Jul 2026 - 10:00PMvideocam

Wang Danhao had secured a faculty position at the University of Science and Technology of China in Hefei, his alma mater, and was planning to fly back to China in May, according to a source. Photo: Handout

China’s reusable rocket feat lights up the web: is SpaceX set to lose its crown?

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A drone photo shows the capturing of the returned first stage of the Long March-10B carrier rocket on a seaborne platform via a net-capture system, near Wenchang in southern China’s Hainan province on July 10. Photo: Xinhua via AP

Chinese team’s wearable dopamine patch could be used to track depression

11 Jul 2026 - 8:00PM

Abnormal dopamine levels are associated with neurological conditions including Parkinson’s disease and depression. Image: Shutterstock

As Typhoon Bavi nears, Chinese bloggers warned AI storm forecasts may be illegal

11 Jul 2026 - 8:00AMvideocam

Fishing boats in east China’s Jiangsu province are moored on Friday in preparation for Typhoon Bavi, which is predicted to hit the region this weekend. Photo: AFP

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Typhoon Bavi makes landfall in eastern China

On July 11, 2026, in Shitang Town, Wenling, Zhejiang Province, strong winds and huge waves swept the coast due to the outer cloud system of Typhoon Bavi. Photo: CFP

2026年7月11日，浙江温岭石塘镇，受台风“巴威“外围云系影响，近海狂风大作，巨浪席卷海岸。

Does China’s latest AI pet translator work?

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After gaokao, before the result

Wu Yupu, a senior high school student in Shenzhen, aimed for a “second-tier” university in the 2026 gaokao.

Weakened Typhoon Bavi still expected to pack a punch

Strong waves break along the coast in Yilan on July 10, 2026, as Typhoon Bavi moves toward Northeastern Taiwan. (Photo by I-Hwa Cheng / AFP)

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