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Taiwan
F-16 fighter crash brings fresh scrutiny to Taiwan’s ageing military equipment
Opposition politicians frame incident as readiness problem created by high operational tempo, ageing airframes and slow equipment delivery.
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Donald Trump
Trump says will get Greenland ‘easy way’ or ‘hard way’
10 Jan 2026 - 8:11AM
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Science
China cites Biden’s message to Xi that Japan could build nukes ‘overnight’
9 Jan 2026 - 8:08PM
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China's military weapons
J-35 jet maker flexes production muscle, pledging to double output in 5 years
New video shows stealth fighter on the runway at SAC in Liaoning as state media says factory will be part of ‘Shenyang Aerospace City’.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM
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The Philippines
Why the Philippines is taking control of undersea cable security
The moves will help strengthen regional stability and prevent Indo-Pacific connectivity from being quietly weaponised, analysts say.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:26PM
The Philippines
Philippine navy ‘up to the challenge’ of defending territory in South China Sea
Manila is banking on modern ships and global alliances to challenge China’s increasing presence in the contentious waters.
9 Jan 2026 - 12:00PM
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Diplomacy
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For South Korea to reset relations with China, it must withstand US pressure
The South Korean president’s visit to China was a sign of a more pragmatic approach that departs from that of his US-leaning predecessor.
9 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
US-China relations
Trump wants US$1.5 trillion for military. Will China boost spending too?
Analysts say Donald Trump’s military budget proposal aims to blunt China’s influence, but some dismiss the spending plan as ‘fanciful’.
9 Jan 2026 - 5:53AM
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China’s military drills
PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defence
CCTV footage shows naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target exercises as mainland China’s military launches 2026 training cycle.
8 Jan 2026 - 11:15PM
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Ukraine war
Russia slams West’s ‘axis of war’ as Kyiv says US guarantees ‘essentially ready’
Moscow warns ‘axis of war’ peacekeepers potentially being deployed to Ukraine are targets, overshadowing Zelensky’s claim a US pact is almost ready.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:47PM
Malaysia
Malaysian military in firing line over procurement cartel claims
The detention of senior figures in the anti-corruption probe is ‘highly significant and rare’ in Malaysia’s defence history, analysts say.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:30PM
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China’s military
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How China’s history links military strength to fighting corruption
Lessons from the first Sino-Japanese War in 1895 shape Beijing’s drive to build a PLA defined by not just advanced weapons, but also institutional integrity.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:30AM
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Donald Trump
Trump calls for US$1.5 trillion in military spending, citing ‘dangerous times’
US president wants to build a ‘Dream Military’ and increase the US defence budget by more than half next year.
8 Jan 2026 - 11:24AM
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China-North Korea relations
China’s role in Korean peninsula stability tested amid nuclear submarine moves
Seoul’s calls for Chinese mediation seen to underscore Beijing’s central role in preserving stability between two Koreas.
8 Jan 2026 - 11:04AM
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North Korea nuclear crisis
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As denuclearisation stalls, China will shape stability on Korean peninsula
South Korean leader’s Beijing visit makes clear need to manage inter-Korean tensions and establish stability en route to denuclearisation.
8 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
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Donald Trump
Trump plots to buy Greenland, as Nato ally Denmark seethes
The US president has repeatedly refused to rule out using force to seize the Arctic island, but his team says the first option is diplomacy.
8 Jan 2026 - 5:20AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US won’t rule out pressuring Venezuela to curb China, Russia ties
White House vows continued ‘American dominance in the western hemisphere’ as Trump claims Caracas will now buy ‘only American-made’ products.
8 Jan 2026 - 6:57AM
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China-EU relations
Will Trump’s threats to Greenland help bring China and Europe closer together?
The US president has said control of the Danish territory is a national security issue, causing increased alarm among Copenhagen’s allies.
8 Jan 2026 - 12:51AM
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The Philippines
Philippines investigates claims of Chinese dredger using ‘30 identities’
A US-based maritime monitoring group has alleged a Chinese ship used different identities and flags while working in Philippine waters.
7 Jan 2026 - 9:48PM
India
India’s home-grown stealth fighter dream: can Rolls-Royce make it a reality?
The British aircraft engine maker is promising full technology transfer and local IP rights for India’s fifth-generation AMCA programme.
7 Jan 2026 - 8:11AM
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China economy
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Amid rivalry with US, silver can be seen as China’s new industrial leverage
Beijing’s export controls are simply about following the logic of the market and geopolitics in the interest of the nation.
7 Jan 2026 - 7:15AM
Ukraine war
Ukraine’s allies agree to ‘robust’ security guarantees in push to end war
UK and France could deploy troops on Ukrainian territory after a ceasefire, but a big question mark hangs over Russia’s response.
7 Jan 2026 - 7:20PM
Greenland
Use of US military to acquire Greenland ‘always an option’, White House says
Trump’s preferred option might be to buy Greenland from Denmark, but the White House says military action is being considered.
7 Jan 2026 - 5:40PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Venezuela attack seen as reminder for China to boost air defence, intelligence
Lessons for Beijing include the need to upgrade hardware, protect state secrets and prevent infiltration, experts say.
7 Jan 2026 - 1:17AM
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The Philippines
‘Rule of law’: Philippine military lauds ex-general’s sedition arrest
Romeo Poquiz’s limited influence means his arrest is unlikely to spark a ‘chilling effect’ among former officials, observers say.
6 Jan 2026 - 8:01AM
US-Venezuela conflict
China, Russia won’t ‘dare test’ US, says Hegseth after Venezuela military op
US Secretary of Defence believes show of ‘absolute deterrence’ sends clear message to their ‘enemies’ and the ‘world is taking notice’.
7 Jan 2026 - 4:52AM
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US-China relations
California progressive to lead Democrats on influential House China panel
Ro Khanna to replace Illinois Representative Raja Krishnamoorthi, who is making a Senate run, on the House Select Committee monitoring China.
6 Jan 2026 - 7:08AM
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US-Venezuela conflict
US ousting of Maduro prompts region to reassess China – and Trump’s next move
Trump hints at wider action as Latin American governments weigh sovereignty, China ties and US dominance.
6 Jan 2026 - 5:49PM
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