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US-China relations
US arms deal supports Taiwan’s effort to reassure Trump on defence burden
Weapons package underpins Taipei’s move towards an asymmetric ‘porcupine’ strategy as Washington presses allies to do more.
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Taiwan
Beijing condemns Washington’s landmark US$11 billion arms sale to Taiwan
18 Dec 2025 - 10:07PM
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China-Japan relations
China’s military accuses Japan of raising ‘space arms race’ risk
18 Dec 2025 - 7:03PM
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China’s air force
China’s military calls for tip-offs as it targets corruption in air force
Notice urges public to come forward with information about ‘irregular’ activities, the first such request for a specific military branch.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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PLA Air Force armament formations were on show in China’s September 3 military parade. Now, China’s military is calling for tips about procurement corruption within the air force. Photo: Xinhua
China's military weapons
Why China’s rapid military build-up is ‘hardly the whole story’
The PLA has been moving fast to modernise its arsenal and warfare strategy, but it’s seen as ‘seriously deficient’ in some areas.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:03AM
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China's military weapons
PLA’s Fujian aircraft carrier transits Taiwan Strait as Taipei watches closely
Island’s defence ministry says vessel’s passage through the waterway showed ‘no military intent’ and no aircraft were seen on its deck.
17 Dec 2025 - 7:54PM
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China's military weapons
Are these the first images of China’s new military transport plane in flight?
Photos and videos appear to show the maiden flight of the aircraft that is likely to become the PLA’s main workhorse in future.
17 Dec 2025 - 8:10PM
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Pictures of the new aircraft have circulated online. Photo: Weibo/ 司马平邦
Xi Jinping's anti-corruption campaign
Newcomers in charge at PLA’s corruption-hit command overseeing Taiwan
State media shows Yang Zhibin and Zhang Jichun at official event, suggesting they are heading the Eastern Theatre Command.
17 Dec 2025 - 6:48PM
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US-China relations
Senior US and Chinese defence officials continue ‘military-to-military’ dialogue
Talks follow Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth’s meeting with China’s Minister of National Defence, Admiral Dong Jun, to help stabilise ties.
18 Dec 2025 - 1:00AM
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China-South Korea relations
China’s build-up of Yellow Sea facilities tipped to fuel South Korean suspicions
Report notes increasing number of buoys with possible military uses in waters both sides claim as part of their exclusive economic zones.
16 Dec 2025 - 6:21PM
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Taiwan
‘Boycott this unjust law’: Taiwan’s attempt to curb draft evasion draws flak
Proposed changes would also mandate alternative service for transgender and intersex people, a move that has sparked backlash.
16 Dec 2025 - 1:18PM
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Taiwan reservists take part in military training on December 2. Photo: AP
US-China relations
‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran
The US accuses China of supplying Iran with dual-use components that could potentially support Tehran’s ballistic missile build-up.
16 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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China's military weapons
China’s latest stealth endurance drone, CH-7, completes maiden flight
Designer says UAV can quickly penetrate target areas for reconnaissance and rely on stealth to send information from battle front lines.
15 Dec 2025 - 11:26PM
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China's military weapons
Chinese tank, upgraded for high altitudes, could be sent to border with India
The Type 99B has been designed for ‘rapid and sustained combat operations’ in areas like the Himalayas, according to state media.
15 Dec 2025 - 8:33PM
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South China Sea
China accuses Philippines of ‘premeditated’ provocations near Sabina Shoal
Meanwhile, Manila says Philippine fishing boats were targeted by Chinese coastguard water cannons near disputed South China Sea reef.
15 Dec 2025 - 7:14PM
A Chinese coastguard ship is seen deploying a water cannon towards a smaller vessel in a video shared on Saturday by the Philippine coastguard. Photo: Handout
Taiwan
Why has reference to Taiwan attending Rimpac been removed from US defence bill?
Senators’ bid to ‘strongly encourage’ invitation is removed from compromise bill, raising questions in Taipei.
14 Dec 2025 - 8:40PM
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China-South Korea relations
Is the US pushing South Korea to the fore in deterring a war over Taiwan?
Washington’s latest strategy urges allies to spend ‘much more for collective defence’ as it backs Seoul building nuclear-powered submarines.
14 Dec 2025 - 12:00PM
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China's military weapons
Is China testing drone subs that could threaten US west coast or Panama Canal?
Evidence points to the development of XXL vessels that provide a ‘low-risk’ option for attacking key sites, according to a US defence website.
13 Dec 2025 - 8:00PM
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Chinese underwater drones featured at a military parade in Beijing in September, but the new models may be twice their size. Photo: Handout
US-China relations
Japan, US defence chiefs cover radar row and other China tensions in phone call
Washington and Tokyo share ‘serious concerns’ about regional security, reaffirm commitment to alliance.
12 Dec 2025 - 8:01PM
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China-South Korea relations
Why South Korea poses a major challenge to China’s Middle East arms export drive
Both neighbours hope to expand exports to the region, but the Koreans may be better placed due to systems integration and political concerns.
12 Dec 2025 - 6:48AM
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China's military weapons
China’s drone carrier Jiu Tian takes flight to signal PLA swarm capacity boost
Xinhua hails ‘breakthrough in China’s large drone technology’, says Jiu Tian could also be deployed in wide range of civilian applications.
11 Dec 2025 - 9:51PM
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China-Japan relations
US military sends show of support to Japan as China’s navy, air drills continue
Japanese fighters train with US B-52s and USS George Washington arrives in Yokosuka amid heightened China-Japan tensions.
11 Dec 2025 - 7:13PM
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A US B-52 strategic bomber (bottom) and Japanese F-15 fighter jets take part in a joint exercise over the Sea of Japan on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
US-China relations
Hegseth’s G2 description for US-China ties ‘problematic’, House Democrat warns
House representative Raja Krishnamoorthi says term sidelines US allies and partners while making Beijing ‘coequal’ to Washington.
12 Dec 2025 - 12:06AM
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China’s military drills
China-Russia bomber patrol ‘a serious security’ concern, Japanese minister says
Defence chief Shinjiro Koizumi says the exercise was ‘clearly intended to be a demonstration’ against Japan at a time of heightened tension.
10 Dec 2025 - 7:47PM
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China-Japan relations
China ‘did tell Japan about air drills but not in enough detail to avoid danger’
Both sides have been trading barbs following a stand-off between fighters during Saturday’s training exercise involving the Liaoning carrier.
10 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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