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Drones
Chinese drones carry 180 tonnes of steel and concrete up mountain
Operation to move materials for solar power project earns praise for environmental benefits, sparks speculation about tech’s military use.
24 Jul 2025 - 7:00PM
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Drones
China’s military will need structural change to fend off drone threats: experts
6 Jul 2025 - 11:00PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Chinese hydrogen-powered drone maker HiTS eyes Hong Kong as new hub
22 May 2025 - 8:30AM
China technology
Chinese drone maker EHang sees regular flying taxi services by 2030
EHang, which is conducting trials in Guangzhou and Hefei, will offer services in restricted corridors in these two cities by year-end.
22 May 2025 - 7:30AM
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Crime in Hong Kong
Drones set to take to Hong Kong skies to fight crime from Friday
Superintendent says drones will fly 60 metres above buildings to monitor potential criminal activities.
21 May 2025 - 8:42AM
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Myanmar
How Myanmar junta’s China, Russia-supplied drones are turning the tide of war
Analysts say the use of advanced drones from China and Russia has resulted in more casualties and slowed down opposition offensives.
21 May 2025 - 8:13AM
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China's military weapons
7,000km range, 6 tonnes ammunition: the Chinese UAV dubbed ‘high sky’
Super-high altitude UAV with 7,000km range and ability to release up to 100 units of small drones will take off on first mission by June-end.
19 May 2025 - 5:33PM
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Science
China’s plasma drive can nearly double high-altitude drone efficiency: study
Tests by Chinese scientists show that plasma excitation tech can boost performance of high-altitude drones, allowing them to fly longer.
17 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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Science
Chinese student Xu Yang breaks ‘impossible’ microdrone world speed record
With help from other drone speedsters, Xu comes up with his own 3D-printed propellers for his superfast small quadcopter.
16 May 2025 - 8:00AM
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US-China relations
US tests AI combat drones as it competes with China to develop ‘loyal wingmen’
Pentagon announces trials of YFQ-42A and YFQ-44A prototypes – the first unmanned US military aircraft to receive fighter designations.
6 May 2025 - 8:00PM
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The Philippines
Philippines-US anti-drone drill signals rising threat of unmanned weapons
The drill involving two counter-drone systems comes after China’s reported use of drones in the disputed South China Sea in recent months.
6 May 2025 - 5:15PM
Africa
Drones strike key targets in Port Sudan as civil war rages
Assaults on Port Sudan mark a new phase in the brutal civil war that has left many thousands dead.
6 May 2025 - 3:11PM
Hong Kong economy
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Drones can take the Hong Kong hiking experience to new heights
Drones – for delivery, as guides and even passenger shuttles – can make hiking safer and more engaging and environmentally friendly.
6 May 2025 - 9:30AM
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Russia
Russia repels drones flying towards Moscow, days before military parade
Russia is staging a military parade on Red Square on May 9, with foreign leaders as guests.
5 May 2025 - 1:03PM
Hong Kong economy
Hong Kong operators want less red tape to stage bigger shows with 9,000 drones, lasers
Providers also hope rules formulated will allow use of drones for corporate or government activities such as firefighting, police operations.
5 May 2025 - 12:01PM
Pakistan
Pakistan downed Indian drone along Kashmir border amid escalating tensions
Pakistan state media reported the military had shot down an Indian “quadcopter”, calling it a violation of its airspace. There was no comment from New Delhi.
29 Apr 2025 - 6:17PM
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China's military weapons
China’s military expands use of low-cost AI-powered drones in ‘phased leap’
Multiple state media reports have highlighted the PLA’s modern warfare technology, from micro drones to those guided by fibre-optic cables.
29 Apr 2025 - 12:00PM
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Ukraine war
Russia launches drone attack on Ukraine; Trump officials push peace deal
Attacks came hours after Russia claimed to have regained control over remaining parts of the Kursk region that Ukraine had seized in August.
28 Apr 2025 - 6:53AM
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Low-altitude economy
US tariff turbulence not fazing China’s drone and flying taxi makers
China’s ambitions have set off a production boom that may be too much for today’s domestic market, says Fudan University finance professor.
17 Apr 2025 - 3:35PM
Low-altitude economy
Reach for the sky: China’s low-altitude economic plans see UAVs surge by 48%
China is pushing for the ‘low-altitude economy’ to foster high-value jobs, bolster innovation in science and technology and inject momentum into the overall economy.
11 Jul 2024 - 8:12PM
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China’s military
Chinese capable military drones ‘attractive options’ in developing markets
At one of Europe’s biggest defence shows, Chinese military drones are on the radar as ‘low cost’ commercial and military alternatives.
29 Jun 2024 - 12:00PM
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Drones
Chinese drones in demand as Algeria and Egypt eye orders of UAVs
Good payment plans and service as well as a change to US drone export policy restricting sales to American allies are boosting Chinese UAV sales.
29 Jan 2022 - 7:27AM
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