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Xi Marks National Day With Taiwan Remarks as Beijing Faults Defense Budget
Xi Jinping addressed Taiwan and the economy at a National Day reception as Beijing's state press criticized Taipei's increased defense spending, sharpening cross-strait rhetoric.
China Slams US Sanctions Law on Russia and Iran as 'Unilateral'
Beijing's Ministry of Commerce condemns Trump-signed legislation imposing tariffs on nations buying Russian oil, warning it reserves the right to take 'all necessary measures.'
Taiwan Minister Makes Rare Trip to China for APEC Amid Beijing Tensions
A Taiwan minister has traveled to mainland China for an APEC event, marking one of the rare cross-strait ministerial contacts amid sustained military and diplomatic tensions with Beijing.
Trump Courts Kim Jong Un, but May Need China to Restart Talks
The White House is renewing outreach to North Korea's Kim Jong Un, but analysts say Beijing's cooperation may be essential to any breakthrough, the New York Times reports.
China's North Korea Card: Issue Linkage, Taiwan, and the Bargain Beijing Won't Name
A new policy analysis argues Beijing could trade concessions on North Korea's nuclear program to extract U.S. restraint on Taiwan — a linkage Washington has yet to price into its strategy.
Tokyo Widens Regional Defence Ties to Complicate Beijing's Taiwan Calculus
Japan is expanding bilateral and multilateral defence agreements across the Indo-Pacific, raising the cost and complexity of any Chinese move on Taiwan.
China's Zion Church Lawyer Seeks Resettlement Aid Through Taiwan
A lawyer for Beijing's shuttered Zion Church is seeking resettlement assistance while transiting Taiwan, AP reports, highlighting China's crackdown on unofficial religious groups.
China Warns Taiwan as Taipei Plans Record Defense Budget
Beijing renewed warnings against Taiwanese independence as Taiwan unveiled a record defense budget, raising questions about the island's societal readiness for conflict.
Indonesia-China Drills May Normalize Beijing's Presence East of Taiwan
A Eurasia Review analysis warns that joint naval exercises between Indonesia and China could gradually normalize Chinese military activity in waters critical to Taiwan's defense.
Zelensky Calls on China to Use Its Diplomatic Weight to End Russia's War
Ukraine's president is pressing Beijing to leverage its ties with Moscow and push for a negotiated end to a conflict now in its fifth year, the South China Morning Post reports.
India and China Resume High-Level Border Talks in Beijing
Indian and Chinese officials met in Beijing Tuesday to review bilateral ties and discuss the disputed Himalayan border, the Indian Embassy in China confirmed to Reuters.
Indonesia-China Drill May Normalize Beijing's Presence East of Taiwan
Joint naval exercises between Indonesia and China in waters east of Taiwan could help legitimize Beijing's routine military access to a strategically vital corridor, analysts say.
China Offers No Criticism After North Korea's Latest Missile Launch
Beijing's silence on North Korea's latest missile test highlights the limits of international pressure on Pyongyang as China expands its military footprint across the Indo-Pacific.
Is China's Research Ship Near Taiwan Probing Its Defenses?
A Chinese research vessel operating near Taiwan's waters is prompting questions about whether Beijing is systematically testing Taipei's maritime surveillance and response capabilities.
China Robot Makers Flock to Beijing, Seeking Mass-Market Breakthrough
Chinese robotics firms crowded the Beijing World Robot Conference seeking supply-chain partnerships and investment as the sector bids to cut costs and reach mass production.
Taiwan Raises Defence Spending Above $31 Billion as Beijing Pressure Builds
Taiwan has approved a defence budget exceeding $31 billion, one of its largest military commitments, as Chinese military pressure on the island shows no sign of easing.
Taiwan Closes Its Biggest War Game as Beijing Eyes the Trump-Xi Summit
Taiwan concluded its largest military exercise on record as China ramps up pressure and diplomats brace for a pivotal Trump-Xi meeting that could reshape cross-strait security.
Typhoon Dolphin Floods Central China, Inundates Parts of Beijing
Typhoon Dolphin swept through central China on Monday, flooding portions of Beijing as the storm pushed unusually deep into the country's interior, Reuters reported.
China Patrols Disputed South China Sea Shoal on PLA Anniversary
China deployed warships and aircraft near a disputed South China Sea shoal as Beijing marked the PLA's 99th anniversary with warnings against Taiwan independence.
Pentagon Official Honors Chinese Military Personnel in Beijing Visit
A senior Pentagon official traveled to Beijing and participated in a ceremony honoring Chinese military personnel, the Washington Times reported, a notable diplomatic gesture amid elevated US-China tensions.
Behind Kim's Nuclear Navy and AI: Beijing's Hidden Hand
ThinkChina analysis identifies Beijing as the enabling power behind North Korea's nuclear navy and AI programs, reframing Kim's military modernization.
Taiwan Strait Helicopter Flight Lays Bare Beijing's Invasion Calculus
A South China Morning Post analysis of a PLA helicopter's Taiwan Strait transit reveals how Beijing is rehearsing the operational mechanics of a potential invasion campaign.
Beijing Eyes Tumen River Access as China-North Korea Alliance Shifts
A ThinkChina analysis examines why Beijing is pressing for Tumen River access through North Korea, as a separate report argues the China-DPRK alliance is entering a new phase.
Taiwan's President: Democratic Island Must Not Become 'China's Taiwan'
Taiwan's president drew a sharp line between democratic self-rule and Beijing's reunification claims, declaring the island must not become 'China's Taiwan' in a statement reported by Reuters.
Kim Jong-un's Hand Seen in North Korea Premier's China Visit
South Korean analysts say Kim Jong-un's personal priorities are driving North Korea's premier's Beijing visit, a rare diplomatic contact amid shifting great-power competition.
China's SLBM Test: A Milestone, Not a Provocation
Beijing's submarine-launched ballistic missile test is a genuine step forward for its nuclear deterrent—but analysts warn the reflexive alarm misreads China's actual doctrine.
Xi Hosts North Korea's Premier in Beijing Amid Pyongyang Nuclear Vow
Chinese President Xi Jinping met with North Korea's premier in Beijing on Thursday, state media confirmed, as Pyongyang separately pledged to expand its nuclear arsenal in 'quality and quantity.'
Beijing's Hidden Stake in the Hormuz Halt
China imports more Gulf oil than any country and brokered the 2023 Saudi-Iran normalization. It has the most to lose from Hormuz closure and unique leverage over Tehran.
China's Price for Iran Help: Cancel the Taiwan Arms Deal
Beijing is pressing Trump to shelve a $14 billion congressional arms package for Taiwan in exchange for using its leverage over Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.