China is significantly increasing maritime pressure around Taiwan, with a record number of Chinese vessels detected near the island as Taipei moves to strengthen its defenses.
Taiwan’s Coast Guard says 244 Chinese vessels were detected around the main island in July, averaging nearly eight ships per day. The figure represents a sharp increase from 55 vessels in June and 30 in May.
The surge has raised concerns among Taiwanese officials and analysts over whether China’s growing maritime presence could be more than a show of strength, including possible preparations for undersea warfare, maritime pressure or a future blockade.
Another major concern is China’s military-civil fusion strategy, under which civilian maritime assets can potentially be requisitioned for national defense purposes. Analysts warn that commercial vessels could provide additional transport capacity during a potential military operation.
Meanwhile, Taiwan is strengthening its own defenses. The island’s opposition-controlled parliament rejected a proposed $6.6 billion special drone budget, instead approving approximately $1.26 billion annually for military drones, amounting to around $7.6 billion over six years through regular budgets.
Taiwan has also conducted a major military exercise involving more than 5,000 reservists across two brigades, highlighting Taipei’s growing focus on preparing for potential threats.
The tensions stem from Beijing’s claim that Taiwan is part of China and its refusal to rule out the use of force to take control of the self-governed island. Taiwan rejects Beijing’s sovereignty claims and maintains that the People’s Republic of China has never governed Taiwan.
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A massive mudslide and flash flood struck the Gyirong Port area along the China-Nepal border on Wednesday, leaving scores missing and over a thousand missing across both sides of the divide. The US Geological Survey (USGS) confirmed that a catastrophic ice-rock avalanche, which originally registered as a tectonic earthquake, turned into a debris flow and mudslide, sweeping down the river valley and unleashing devastating floodwaters.
The fate of thousands living near the Gyirong Port border crossing in China’s Tibet autonomous region remains unknown after a mudslide and flash flood struck the area along its border with Nepal on Wednesday. The catastrophic ice-rock avalanche, which turned into a massive debris flow, registered a magnitude 5.2 seismic event, according to the US Geological Survey.
High-stakes diplomatic momentum is building between New Delhi and Beijing as National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi conclude the 25th round of Special Representatives talks in Beijing.
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In a historic first, China’s advanced J-16 ‘Hidden Dragon’ heavyweight multirole fighters have gone head-to-head against French-made Rafale jets in simulated combat. Taking place during the ‘Eagles of Civilization 2026’ joint air exercise in Egypt, this rare tactical drills phase gave People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) pilots direct, real-world data and flying experience against a premier Western-origin 4.5-generation platform.
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A landslide at the China-Nepal border has hit a key checkpoint with Tibet, resulting in “major casualties”, according to state media and footage shared online. The landslide began in Nepal’s Rasuwa region on Wednesday and struck Tibet’s bordering southwestern county Gyirong, according to Xinhua.
A landslide at the China-Nepal border has hit a key checkpoint with Tibet, resulting in “major casualties”, according to state media and footage shared online. The landslide began in Nepal’s Rasuwa region on Wednesday and struck Tibet’s bordering southwestern county Gyirong, according to Xinhua.
The Trump administration has launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” a sweeping campaign designed to squeeze Iran’s financial lifelines and pressure countries doing business with Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that countries could face sanctions if they continue economic ties with Iran. More than 60 Iran-linked individuals and entities have already been targeted, while Washington is threatening broader secondary sanctions.
But the strategy faces a major obstacle: China, Iran’s biggest oil customer. Beijing has warned it could retaliate against U.S. measures targeting Chinese companies involved in Iranian trade.
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The Trump administration has launched “Operation Economic Outcast,” a sweeping campaign designed to squeeze Iran’s financial lifelines and pressure countries doing business with Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has warned that countries could face sanctions if they continue economic ties with Iran. More than 60 Iran-linked individuals and entities have already been targeted, while Washington is threatening broader secondary sanctions.
But the strategy faces a major obstacle: China, Iran’s biggest oil customer. Beijing has warned it could retaliate against U.S. measures targeting Chinese companies involved in Iranian trade.
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A robot that burst into flames at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing was one of many unexpected moments that have happened so far at the five-day event. This year’s games feature 51 events and 1,301 matches and involve more than 600 teams and 2,056 humanoid robots, according to the organiser.
The hashtag , an acronym for narcissistic personality disorder, is trending on Chinese social media. The disorder has become a hot topic of discussion on RedNote, with so-called NPD influencers sharing their experiences with toxic relationships and offering advice and even paid courses on how to identify narcissists and deal with them.
A robot that burst into flames at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing was one of many unexpected moments that have happened so far at the five-day event. This year’s games feature 51 events and 1,301 matches and involve more than 600 teams and 2,056 humanoid robots, according to the organiser.
A Mercedes-Benz backed into an escalator at a mall in northern China’s Hebei province on Sunday, damaging a glass barrier and railings. Falling debris damaged an ice cream shop on the floor below and a staff member reportedly suffered slight injuries. Local media reported the incident happened when a customer accidentally stepped on the display car’s accelerator.
A robot that burst into flames at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing was one of many unexpected moments that have happened so far at the five-day event. This year’s games feature 51 events and 1,301 matches and involve more than 600 teams and 2,056 humanoid robots, according to the organiser.
The anti-corruption campaign has been President Xi Jinping’s signature policy since he rose to power in the autumn of 2012. Xi has linked fighting corruption to the Communist Party’s ability to stay in power and, more than a decade on, the campaign continues apace.
The South China Morning Post took a deep dive into the cases of the top officials, known as “tigers”, brought down between 2013 and 2025 to see what those investigations could tell us about the crusade. Most of these officials were at least vice-ministers and all were investigated by the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) – China’s top anti-corruption watchdog.
China’s ambitious Chang’e 7 mission to explore the Moon’s south pole and search for water ice has been postponed from its expected launch window. The robotic mission is designed to investigate one of the most scientifically valuable regions on the lunar surface, including areas near Shackleton Crater. With no confirmed new launch date, speculation is growing over when China will resume its latest lunar exploration push. The mission also highlights the intensifying global race to understand and eventually use frozen water believed to exist inside permanently shadowed lunar craters. What could Chang’e 7 discover beneath the Moon’s unexplored south pole?
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China’s military has gone from decades behind the US to a force that now rivals America across multiple domains. And as China’s military power grows, too many people in the West still aren’t taking the threat seriously.
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Boxing robots, robot dogs and lifelike humanoids are taking center stage in Beijing. WSJ’s Jonathan Cheng reports from the World Robot Conference on China’s push to lead the future of robotics.
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US President Donald Trump’s administration has said it aims to sever “every” economic lifeline sustaining Iran in what officials have warned will be the toughest sanctions campaign ever seen.
The threat, if followed through, would mean putting China, Iran’s biggest trade partner, squarely in the crosshairs of US sanctions.
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Typhoon Narra has caused widespread flooding across southern China’s Guangxi region after days of non-stop downpours. Buildings, including a tourist centre, stand partially submerged. Forecasters warn that the heavy rain will continue to pound the region through Wednesday, with Guangxi, Guangdong, Hainan and Fujian provinces all bracing for another round of torrential downpours.
China’s State Administration for Market Regulation has initiated the country’s largest automotive recall on record, affecting approximately 4.3 million vehicles across nine major manufacturers, including Tesla and Xiaomi. Prompted by mounting safety scrutiny over sleek, flush-mounted electronic door handles, regulators flagged critical risks following collisions where electrical system failures left occupants trapped and hindered emergency rescue operations.
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More than 2,000 robots took part in competitions at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing over the weekend. The five-day event saw more than 600 teams competing across 51 distinct events and 1,301 matches. The expanded schedule featured traditional sports like track events, football as well as some new additions, such as kickboxing and table tennis. This year’s games also presented some practical challenges meant to test how the machines could be used for real-world applications in manufacturing, hospitality, home care and logistics.
China has unexpectedly delayed the launch of its Chang’e-7 lunar mission, a key part of Beijing’s plan to put astronauts on the Moon before 2030. The spacecraft was expected to begin its journey to the Moon’s south pole in search of water ice, but officials now say the mission does not meet launch conditions. The postponement comes less than two weeks after a Long March rocket suffered a rare failure, raising fresh questions about China’s lunar timeline and its growing space ambitions.
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The second annual World Humanoid Robot Games kicked off at Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval, bringing together over 2,000 advanced humanoid robots from 16 countries. Running through August, this five-year-milestone exhibition and competition combines high-octane sports events—such as record-shattering 100-meter sprints and high jumps that outperformed human benchmarks—with rigorous, real-world scenario challenges designed to test industrial automation, autonomous navigation, and dexterity.
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China has deployed its J-16 fighter jets to Egypt for the Eagles of Civilization 2026 joint military exercise, marking a significant development in Beijing’s growing defence cooperation with Cairo.
A fleet of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force aircraft, led by heavy twin-seat J-16 multirole fighter jets, arrived at an Egyptian air base to participate in the second edition of the Eagles of Civilization exercise.
The Chinese fighters reportedly travelled around 6,000 kilometres across two continents and four countries in nearly nine hours. The deployment required midair refuelling, highlighting the operational range and logistical capabilities involved in the mission.
The joint drills are focused on offensive and defensive air combat tactics, air superiority operations, combat search and rescue, electronic warfare and joint battle management.
The J-16 deployment is particularly significant because it represents the first reported deployment of China’s heavyweight fighter aircraft to the African continent. Military analysts say the mission provides an important test of pilot endurance, aircraft performance and China’s ability to project military power over long distances.
China previously deployed lighter J-10C fighter jets during the inaugural Eagles of Civilization exercise. The arrival of the heavier J-16s signals a potential expansion in the scale and sophistication of China-Egypt military cooperation.
The exercise also carries wider geopolitical significance. Egypt has been seeking to diversify its defence partnerships and reduce reliance on traditional suppliers by evaluating advanced military technologies from China.
The growing military relationship between Beijing and Cairo is being closely watched by Washington, as deeper Chinese defence cooperation could challenge established US influence in the region.
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