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Red Army monument in Mikolin (Nikoline), Silesia, Poland

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Taiwan Launches Largest War Games to Counter PLA Maritime Blockade

The 42nd Han Kuang exercise tests Taiwan’s defense against a People’s Liberation Army sea blockade, incorporating US military planning and wartime production relocation.

Aug 4, 2026, 3:53 PM South China Morning Post World

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China's July Missile Test Divides Pacific Island Nations on Anti-Nuclear Stance

An Australian-led initiative to jointly condemn China's missile launch in the South Pacific faces resistance from some Pacific island neighbors.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 8:04 PM

Mao Zhenhua, Chairman, Chengxin International and Yao Zhijun, Chairman, Yaosheng Steelwork

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Iran War Could Influence Beijing’s Economic Policy, Says Economist

Mao Zhenhua notes the ongoing conflict’s limited impact on China but warns it may prompt Beijing to focus more on domestic economic challenges.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 3, 2026, 1:49 PM

Mayor of Prague Zdeněk Hřib and Minister of Foreign Affairs of Taiwan Joseph Wu on 1 April 2019

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Taiwan Security Chief Warns of China’s Expanding Maritime Pressure Across Asia

Joseph Wu highlights China’s use of coast guard vessels to assert territorial claims, urging regional cooperation amid rising tensions.

Nikkei Asia | Aug 3, 2026, 3:10 AM

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Chinese Scientists Propose Two-Step Nuclear Method to Destroy Earth-Threatening Asteroids

Researchers at the China Academy of Launch Vehicle Technology suggest burying a nuclear bomb inside an asteroid to maximize deflection or destruction, based on recent simulations.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 4:28 PM

Page 19, South China Sea, Inset maps of Singapore strait, Jokohama, Batavia, Sunda Strait

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Beijing Warns Manila of ‘Rich and Powerful’ South China Sea Toolbox Amid Dispute

China’s military issues stern warning following Manila’s efforts to assert claims over Scarborough Shoal, accompanied by joint naval and air drills.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 1:06 PM

Solar annular eclipse of January 15, 2010 in Jinan , People's Republic of China .

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China’s UBTech Launches Consumer Humanoid Robots Amid Mixed Reactions

UBTech Robotics begins delivering companion humanoid robots in September, focusing on emotional interaction rather than household chores.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 2, 2026, 7:36 AM

The city of Ürümqi , Xinjiang, China. Taken from a pavilion on the top of a small hill, north of downtown; coordinates 43°48′24.54″ N 87°36′01.17″ E, facing 165°.

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China's Commerce Ministry Denies US Forced Labour Accusations in Xinjiang

China rejects US sanctions on Chinese companies over alleged forced labour in Xinjiang, calling the claims baseless and accusing the US of economic coercion.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:57 AM

A 46 segment × 3 exposure HDR panorama of the Hong Kong night skyline. Taken from Lugard Road at Victoria Peak .

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Hong Kong Registered Electors Decline for Fifth Consecutive Year to 4.12 Million

Despite a continued drop in total registered voters, new voter registration applications in Hong Kong surged to the highest level since 2021, according to the Registration and Electoral Office.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 8:52 AM

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China Conducts Naval and Air Drills Around Disputed Scarborough Shoal in South China Sea

China's military held joint combat exercises near Scarborough Shoal and announced a new policy banning unauthorized activities in the adjacent nature reserve.

CNA Latest News | Aug 1, 2026, 8:48 AM

Satellite image of snow-covered Great Britain on 7 January 2010, taken by MODIS on NASA 's Terra satellite .

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UK High Court Rejects Challenge to Chinese 'Super' Embassy in London

A UK High Court dismissed a legal challenge against Beijing's plans for a new embassy in central London, which could become the largest in the UK. The neighborhood group behind the challenge plans to appeal the decision.

Deutsche Welle | Aug 1, 2026, 4:42 AM

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China’s PLA Advances Military Strategy to Challenge US in First Island Chain

As the People’s Liberation Army approaches its 100th anniversary, Beijing pushes for a world-class military to break US-led chokepoints across key Asia-Pacific islands.

South China Morning Post World | Aug 1, 2026, 1:08 AM

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US Senator Steve Daines to Return to Beijing Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit

Montana Republican Steve Daines plays a key intermediary role as the US and China finalize agenda for President Xi Jinping’s planned September visit to Washington.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 10:19 PM

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Palantir CTO Warns U.S. AI Progress Threatened More by Power and Data Center Backlash Than China

Shyam Sankar highlights domestic challenges including power constraints and public opposition to data centers as key obstacles in America's AI race with China.

Fox News Latest | Jul 31, 2026, 9:00 PM

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US-China Rivalry Deepens Over Undersea Cables Amid Global AI Boom

Beijing accuses Washington of politicising undersea fibre-optic networks as the US plans a $175.8 million upgrade to block Chinese involvement in the Caribbean and Central America.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 3:33 PM

The chemical element Europium , ~300g ingot, crystalline sublimed dendritic, high pure 99.998% Eu/TREM (TREM = Total Rare Earth Metal) . Handled in a glovebox under the inert gas argon .

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EU-China Trade Tensions Escalate as Beijing Retaliates Against Sanctions

Beijing responds sharply to EU sanctions targeting Chinese firms accused of supporting Russia’s war in Ukraine, raising concerns over supply chain disruptions.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 9:51 AM

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson shakes hands with Communist Party of China 's General Secretary Xi Jinping before their bilateral meeting in Beijing, China , on March 19, 2017. [State Department photo/Public Domain]

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Xi Jinping Meets 26 National Leaders in 2026, Including Trump and North Korean Premier

Chinese President Xi Jinping held multiple high-profile meetings in July 2026 with leaders from Asia, Europe, and Africa, continuing an active diplomatic year.

South China Morning Post World | Jul 31, 2026, 8:06 AM

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China Voices Serious Concern Over Latest US Trade Restrictions

Chinese officials express worries about new US tariffs and trade measures amid ongoing tensions, emphasizing the need for stable economic relations.

CNA Latest News | Jul 31, 2026, 2:17 AM

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China Replaces Diplomat Involved in Controversial Incident with Japan

Liu Jinsong, former director-general of the Asian Affairs Department at China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, has been replaced following a diplomatic incident with Japan.

Nikkei Asia | Jul 30, 2026, 6:22 PM

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Death Toll from China Landslide in Chongqing Rises to 51, 10 Still Missing

Authorities continue large-scale rescue efforts following a landslide that swept away residential buildings in Pengshui County, Chongqing.

CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 6:20 PM

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson meets with Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Winston Peters on the margins of the ASEAN Summit in Manila, Philippines.

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New Zealand Foreign Minister Faces Backlash for Remarks to Chinese-born MP

Winston Peters told a Chinese-born MP to 'go back to your own country,' prompting domestic criticism and a response from China.

Al Jazeera | Jul 30, 2026, 2:11 PM

Former Site of the Central Plains Bureau of the CPC Central Committee

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China to Hold Fifth Central Committee Plenum in October Amid Economic Challenges

The ruling Communist Party's Politburo acknowledges economic difficulties and plans measures to support growth in the second half of 2026.

CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 9:29 AM

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Oil Prices Dip as Tankers Navigate Middle East Conflict Zones

Despite escalating tensions in the Middle East and the spread of the U.S.-Iran war, oil tankers continue to transit key shipping routes, causing fluctuations in oil prices.

CNA Latest News | Jul 30, 2026, 1:13 AM

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China Releases English Love Ballad Amid South China Sea Tensions on Tribunal Ruling Anniversary

China's state media debuts an English version of a love song praising sailors patrolling the South China Sea, coinciding with the 10th anniversary of an international tribunal ruling against Beijing's territorial claims.

ABC Australia News | Jul 29, 2026, 2:10 AM