China’s Secret Lifeline To Russia’s Deadly Drone Industry China has quietly become a critical supplier to Russia’s drone industry during the war in Ukraine. New documents show that a Chinese state-owned company has shipped carbon fiber materials to a sanctioned Russian entity. The material can support the production of lightweight and durable components used in … Read more
China Expands South China Sea Build-Up as New Installations Emerge New installations have appeared on Yagong Island in the disputed South China Sea. The small island lies near Antelope Reef in the Paracel archipelago. Satellite imagery shows fresh construction at the site, adding to concerns over China’s expanding presence in the region. Analysts say the … Read more
China Eyes Bangladesh-Myanmar Corridor After CPEC China has revived its proposal for the China-Myanmar-Bangladesh Economic Corridor (CMBC), signalling a fresh effort to expand its connectivity network across South Asia. The proposed corridor would link Yunnan province with Bangladesh through Myanmar, creating a direct land route to the Bay of Bengal. The proposal gained fresh momentum … Read more
China Targets Ethnic Minorities with its new Unity Law China has implemented a new Unity law on July 1, 2026, despite strong objections from Taiwan, the United Nations, and several international human rights organizations . This law could reshape the future of ethnic minority rights across the country. It reinforces Mandarin Chinese as the primary … Read more
Quad foreign ministers’ New Delhi meeting to strengthen Indo-Pacific ties Australia, India, Japan, and the United States met in New Delhi on Tuesday as the Quad group worked to strengthen its role in the Indo-Pacific. India hosted the talks at Hyderabad House, where Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar met Australia’s Penny Wong, Japan’s Toshimitsu Motegi, and … Read more
Trump Signals Talks With Taiwan President U.S. President Donald Trump said he plans to speak with Taiwan President Lai Ching-te. The move signals a possible shift in long-standing U.S. diplomatic practice. However, no direct leader-level contact between the United States and Taiwan has taken place since 1979, when Washington ended formal relations with Taipei and … Read more
Trump’s Shifting Taiwan Remarks Give China a New Opportunity President Donald Trump’s latest remarks on Taiwan have raised concern in Taipei and Washington. After meeting Xi Jinping in Beijing, Trump said Taiwan arms sales could become a “very good negotiating chip”. He also avoided giving a clear answer on defending Taiwan during a possible conflict. … Read more
Xi prepares to welcome Putin after Donald Trump talks Chinese President Xi Jinping is preparing to host Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing, shortly after Donald Trump’s recent China visit. The Kremlin said Putin will travel on May 19 and 20 to mark the 25th anniversary of the China-Russia friendship treaty signed in 2001. It … Read more
China fireworks factory blast in Hunan kills 26, Xi Jinping orders probe A blast at a fireworks factory in China’s Hunan province killed 26 people and injured 61 others. The incident took place at Huasheng Fireworks Manufacturing and Display Co. in Liuyang, a major fireworks production hub under Changsha. It happened on Monday at around … Read more
Xi Meets Taiwan Opposition Leader in Beijing Talks China’s President Xi Jinping met Taiwan’s main opposition leader in Beijing on Friday. It has marked a rare high-level exchange that aimed at easing tensions across the Taiwan Strait. Both sides had emphasized on stability and peace, even as political divisions remain deeply entrenched. Cheng Li-wun, who … Read more