China’s military announced Monday it was mobilizing army, navy, air and rocket units around Taiwan in major military drills to test what it said was combat readiness and to send a “serious warning” …
Thai and Cambodian top diplomats meet in China to solidify ceasefire
Thai Foreign Minister Sihasak Phuangketkeow and Cambodian Foreign Minister Prak Sokhonn were set to meet in China’s southwestern Yunnan province for talks mediated by their Chinese counterpart, Wang …
China’s LandSpace gears up to take on Elon Musk and SpaceX
LandSpace’s focus on giving China its own low-cost launch option similar to SpaceX’s flight-proven reusable rocket Falcon 9 will play a key role in Beijing’s plans to build up 10,000 satellite …
China expands nuclear warhead manufacturing capacity, research finds
China is rapidly overhauling a network of secret facilities used to manufacture warhead components as it expands its nuclear stockpile faster than any other country, according to an analysis of …
China sanctions 20 US defense companies and 10 executives over massive arms sales to Taiwan
Beijing imposed sanctions on Friday against 20 U.S. defense-related companies and 10 executives, a week after Washington annoucned large-scale arms sales to Taiwan. The sanctions entail freezing the …
Why Saudi Arabia might not fulfil spending pledge to US amid China-America rivalry
Saudi Arabia has pledged to boost investments in America to nearly US$1 trillion, but according to analysts Riyadh could struggle to meet that target. Rather, they said the pledge – announced when …
Why Saudi Arabia might not fulfil its US spending pledge, and the China factor
Analysts say Riyadh’s investment target of nearly US$1 trillion may not be feasible – and it’s more about optics than a binding commitment.
China welcomes Thailand-Cambodia truce ahead of trilateral talks
China on Sunday congratulated Cambodia on reaching a ceasefire with Thailand after weeks of deadly border fighting, as officials from the three countries prepared to open a two-day meeting in …
China Signals Sustained Fiscal Support for Growth in 2026 Plan
China pledged to broaden its fiscal spending base in 2026, signaling sustained government support to drive growth in a challenging external environment.
China’s finance ministry says fiscal policies will be more ‘proactive’ in 2026
China’s finance ministry on Sunday said fiscal policies will be more proactive next year, reiterating its focus on domestic demand, technological innovation and a social safety net.