China’s construction of a runway on Antelope Reef in the Paracels archipelago is well underway, with analysts estimating that the facility could be completed by the middle of 2027 and strengthen Beijing’s
For decades, the Tanzania-Zambia Railway, known as Tazara, symbolised both engineering ambition and African independence. But today, the once-bustling line that carried over a million tonnes of copper and freight annually has
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Chinese President Xi Jinping will host South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on a state visit beginning Sunday, a move widely seen as an effort by Beijing to strengthen relations with Seoul
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Taiwan President Lai Ching-te on Thursday reaffirmed the island’s commitment to defending its sovereignty and strengthening its military capabilities in response to China’s increasing regional assertiveness. The remarks came shortly after Beijing
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China has encircled Taiwan with one of its most expansive and coordinated military exercises to date, conducting large-scale live-fire drills over the past 48 hours that simulated the seizure of key ports,
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China is quietly imposing a sweeping new requirement on its semiconductor industry, forcing chipmakers to use at least 50% domestically produced equipment when adding new manufacturing capacity, according to three people familiar
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China’s People’s Liberation Army Eastern Theater Command has launched major joint military exercises around Taiwan, describing them as a “legitimate and necessary action” to safeguard national sovereignty and unity. The drills, code-named
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China’s foreign ministry announced on Friday that it has imposed sanctions on 10 individuals and 20 U.S. defense firms, including Boeing’s St. Louis branch, in retaliation for American arms sales to Taiwan.
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India is investing hundreds of millions of dollars to build roads, tunnels, and landing strips across the Himalayas as it prepares for potential clashes with China, the Wall Street Journal reports. The
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China appears to be signaling a new phase in its naval strategy by revealing what looks like a commercial cargo ship heavily modified with advanced weapons and sensors, according to an analysis
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The death of a former senior official who once oversaw China’s one-child policy has triggered a wave of online criticism, reviving public anger over a policy that reshaped millions of lives and
More Taiwan could emerge as a major geopolitical hotspot in 2026 as China’s long-standing objective of unification collides with growing U.S. military support for Taipei and deepening political divisions on the island, according
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China has likely loaded more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles into newly constructed silo fields near its northern border, according to a draft Pentagon report that underscores the pace and scale of
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Each winter, India’s capital slips into a familiar state of crisis. A dense blanket of toxic smog descends over Delhi, reducing visibility, grounding flights, closing schools, and sending thousands to hospitals with
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China has launched an ambitious free-trade experiment by transforming its southern island province of Hainan into a largely duty-free zone, a move officials hope will revive foreign investment and showcase Beijing’s commitment
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The United States on Wednesday approved $11.1 billion in arms sales to Taiwan, marking the largest weapons package ever offered to the island, which faces increasing military and diplomatic pressure from China.
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