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China’s military weapons
Chinese team taps DeepSeek AI for military battle simulation
AI-based system can create 10,000 combat scenarios in 48 seconds – a task that takes humans 48 hours, according to lead researcher.
16 May 2025 – 9:03PM
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China-Africa relations
Chinese defence firm strikes arms deal with Nigeria, deepening ties with Africa
16 May 2025 – 9:55PM
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US-China relations
Space arms race alarm as PLA warns against US ‘orbital carrier’ plan
16 May 2025 – 9:53PM
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China’s military weapons
China’s PL-15 missiles face first combat test in Kashmir conflict
Pakistan’s use of the air-to-air missiles against India has broader implications for regional security, global arms market and Taiwan.
16 May 2025 – 7:31PM
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The PL-15 missile is seen as a cornerstone of China’s growing ability to contest air superiority.Photo: Handout
SCMP Highlights
US-China air rivalry, Hongkongers ‘freaking out’ over BN(O) rules: 7 highlights
From to China’s J-10C vs French Rafale to a Hongkongers ‘freaking out’ over BN(O) rules, here are highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
16 May 2025 – 1:58PM
China’s military
China’s defence chief forges Europe ties in Paris, Berlin plus UN peace pledge
Dong Jun’s first European tour concludes with major commitment to United Nations peacekeeping efforts.
16 May 2025 – 3:56PM
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China military reform
China announces new military academies as part of PLA modernisation drive
The defence ministry says the move will help ‘adapt to the needs of restructuring military services and the military talent training’.
16 May 2025 – 3:02PM
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China is establishing academies for new service branches, as the PLA pushes hard for modernisation.Photo: Getty Images
Taiwan
Taiwan more likely to face economic warfare from Beijing than invasion: panel
Still, witnesses testifying before influential US House committee urge America to prepare for all scenarios.
16 May 2025 – 6:19AM
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US-China relations
Will satellite dogfights be the final frontier for US-China space rivalry?
Analysts warn of more intense space race as rival powers grappling with low trust and transparency seek both superiority and deterrence.
15 May 2025 – 11:00PM
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Taiwan
Taiwanese celebrities caught up in military conscription evasion scandal
Singer Nine Chen, Choc7 drummer Jushe Lee and former boy band star William Liao among accused in fake medical certificates investigation.
15 May 2025 – 4:55PM
China’s military drills
Taiwan sees spike in PLA military activity as island stages defence drills
PLA sorties around Taiwan hit a recent peak as Taipei rolls out a series of annual live-fire self-defence exercises.
15 May 2025 – 6:02PM
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Fighter aircraft are seen in a still from a PLA video last year.Various PLA sorties around Taiwan were detected over the past few days, many of which crossed the median line in the Taiwan Strait, according to Taipei.Photo: CCTV
India-Pakistan tensions
India claims military superiority despite Pakistan’s Chinese weapons
New Delhi says Indian Air Force strikes successfully ‘bypassed and jammed Pakistan’s Chinese-supplied air defence systems’.
15 May 2025 – 1:53AM
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US-China relations
US shares sixth-generation fighter details, intensifying China air rivalry
Top US Air Force official unveils infographic featuring F-47 jet and CCA drones as China advances next-generation J-36 and J-50 aircraft.
14 May 2025 – 5:57PM
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China’s military weapons
Top guns: the Chinese armaments being used by Pakistan’s military
China is Pakistan’s biggest arms supplier, and its fighter jets and missiles played a key role in last week’s military exchanges with India.
14 May 2025 – 12:31PM
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Taiwan
Taiwan tests its new US-made Himars rocket systems for the first time
The launchers are expected to play a big role in any cross-strait conflict – and more have been ordered.
13 May 2025 – 7:33PM
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Taiwanese forces put the new Himars systems through their paces in Pingtung on Monday.Photo: EPA-EFE
China’s military drills
PLA Navy’s first AI-aided magnetic field reduction drill shows 60% better result
AI-assisted ‘degaussing’ expected to help Chinese submarines better evade magnetic sensors and sea mines, increasing stealth capacity.
13 May 2025 – 6:35PM
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US-China relations
As tariff truce begins, China warns of Western push to undermine its stability
Asia-Pacific region described as scene of ‘power play’ by Western entities seeking to ‘curtail, suppress and contain China’.
13 May 2025 – 3:02PM
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Taiwan
Pakistan’s use of J-10 jets against India a wake-up call for Taiwan: analysts
It’s not just about hardware – it’s about integrating warfare systems, observers say.
12 May 2025 – 9:00PM
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PL-15E missiles were reportedly used by Pakistan in its air clash with India.Photo: Handout
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How did China’s J-10C match up to French Rafale in India-Pakistan aerial clash?
Claims that Indian-owned fighters were shot down by Pakistan’s Vigorous Dragon jets suggest significant firsts for both aircraft.
12 May 2025 – 6:00PM
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SCMP Highlights
US-China talks in Geneva, why Indonesians are ‘flourishing’: 5 weekend reads
From China and the US’ trade talks in Geneva to why Indonesians are ‘flourishing’, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.
12 May 2025 – 1:36PM
China’s military weapons
Kashmir conflict reveals power of Pakistan’s Chinese weapons, but doubts remain
Analysts say a war between India and Pakistan could be rare test of Russian and Chinese arms, with ‘larger ramifications’ for Indo-Pacific.
11 May 2025 – 8:03PM
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US-China trade war
Rare earths aren’t rare, so why is the US worried about China’s export curbs?
As costs of Trump’s trade war rise, critical mineral curbs by China and supply chain gaps could disrupt US military programmes, experts say.
11 May 2025 – 6:00AM
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China-Africa relations
China hosts delegation of 100 African military officers to strengthen ties
Young and mid-career African officers from 40 countries will be trained in PLA basics, China’s military system and technology models.
10 May 2025 – 10:19PM
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China’s military weapons
Chinese J-10C combat claims draw sharp contrast between social media and Beijing
Despite public enthusiasm over apparent fighter jet success in India-Pakistan conflict, Beijing remains cautious over security, diplomatic considerations.
12 May 2025 – 12:48PM
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China’s military drills
China-Cambodia drills to showcase more tech and troops as military ties grow
Annual joint exercise expected to feature PLA warships, drones and robotic dogs, signalling move towards defence modernisation, analysts say.
9 May 2025 – 7:39PM
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