World Cup team send-offs are usually a grand event. Rigorously selected players dressed in dapper suits, waving at fans before they board a plane to represent their countries at one of the biggest …
China’s ability to strike Australia will grow over next decade
China’s ability to strike Australia ‘will grow over next decade’ as it deploys new weapons systems – Think tank says China’s rapid military expansion is reshaping Asia’s security order and bringing in …
China Responds to US-Iran War Deal
China has responded with cautious optimism to the United States and Iran’s agreement to end hostilities more than three months after the U.S.-Israel attacks against the Islamic Republic on February 28 …
China detains two leaders of influential underground church
More than 30 members of Early Rain Covenant Church were taken for interrogation midway through Sunday service.
China, Indonesia fight over nickel control — $50 billion investment pipeline at risk
China has warned that up to $50 billion in investments in Indonesia’s nickel sector could be at risk as Jakarta tightens control over the strategic industry through new regulations, quotas and export …
Maritime body joins outrage vs China ban on Teodoro
MANILA, Philippines — The Marcos-created National Maritime Council (NMC) has joined the pushback against China for imposing sanctions against Defense Secretary Gilberto ”Gibo” Teodoro Jr. and his …
China’s strike capacity over Australia set to expand
The Lowy Institute think tank said the most immediate threats will stem from cyberattacks and disruption of undersea communications cables.
China’s top coal region to expand coal-to-oil output in energy security push
By Colleen Howe HOHHOT, China, June 12 (Reuters) – China’s top coal-producing region plans to build the country’s largest base for turning coal into oil, gas and chemicals to help reduce reliance on …
China’s navy now tops 370 ships and three carriers, outbuilding the West by hull count
The People’s Liberation Army Navy now fields a battle force of more than 370 ships and submarines, making it the largest fleet on the planet by hull count. Beijing has also put a third aircraft …
Why China isn’t playing at the 2026 FIFA World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will feature a record 48 teams, but China is nowhere to be seen among this year’s participants. The expanded field of 48 teams for the 2026 FIFA World Cup opened the doors for …