21 h. ago Beijing continues military drills in Taiwan Strait for second day

The PLA has continued the drills around Taiwan for second day, conducting exercises in central and southern Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.

Events

21 h. ago PLA wraps up drills aimed at ‘paralysing’ Taiwan and sending message to US and Japan

The joint exercise Strait Thunder-2025A ‘achieved its intended objectives’, according to a military spokesman.

Politics

32 h. ago Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, scientist’s AI plea to China: SCMP daily highlights

From the latest PLA drills around Taiwan to China and New Zealand’s historic ocean dives, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Science

45 h. ago Shandong aircraft carrier moves in to Taiwan response zone ahead of PLA drills

Eastern Theatre Command announces joint exercises near the self-ruled island in demonstration of military readiness amid rising tensions.

Transport

45 h. ago Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, with Shandong carrier in ‘response zone’

The PLA Eastern Theatre Command’s exercises are advancing on the self-ruled island ‘step-by-step’, one analyst observed.

Politics

6 d. ago Beijing has confirmed what Taiwan already knew: PLA did combat test near island last week

Days after island leader called mainland a ‘foreign hostile force’, Taiwan reported 59 PLA aircraft and 9 naval vessels nearby.

Politics

6 d. ago Beijing confirms what Taiwan already knew: PLA did combat test near island last week

Days after island leader called mainland a ‘foreign hostile force’, Taiwan reported 59 PLA aircraft and 9 naval vessels nearby.

Politics

2 w. ago Mainland China’s PLA ‘ready to fight’ for Taiwan at any time, commander warns

Warning from Eastern Theatre Command chief comes as Beijing marks 20 years of Anti-Secession Law amid high cross-strait tensions.

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