70 m. ago Why Japan plans to spend billions fixing up its shipyards – and US warships

Japan is drawing up plans to build and upgrade shipyards that could support the repair of US Navy vessels, in a strategic move seen as both an economic security measure and a bargaining chip in fraught trade and defence burden-sharing talks with US President Donald Trump’s administration. The proposal, expected to be finalised in the autumn, includes a government-backed “national dockyard” initiative under which Tokyo would finance the restoration or construction of facilities before handing...

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92 m. ago Two Chinese nationals charged in efforts to recruit spies in US military for Beijing

Two Chinese nationals charged in efforts to recruit spies in US military for Beijing  Mint

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100 m. ago ‘Unprecedented’: Taiwan to test war fitness, urban survival under 24/7 live fire

For the first time, Taiwan’s largest annual military exercise will combine conventional war games and urban survival drills under “unprecedented” live-fire conditions when it gets under way next week. The move signals growing concerns in Taipei that Beijing could trigger a prolonged conflict requiring both military defence and civilian resilience. The 41st Han Kuang exercise from July 9 to 18 would test joint operational readiness under “unprecedented 10-day, round-the-clock live-fire...

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1 hour ago Outrage as Korean cabby uses translate app to ask Thai tourist to ‘pay with body’

A South Korean taxi driver who harassed a tourist from Thailand by suggesting that she could “pay” the fare with her body has sparked anger online in both countries. A woman visitor posted a video clip on a social media on June 19, which shows an unidentified taxi driver communicating with her using a translation app while she was in his cab. He was asking her inappropriate personal questions, like whether she had a boyfriend and why was she not married. The driver also said that he could find...

Politics

3 h. ago Iran Pivots Toward China, But Is Beijing Ready To Play Ball? – Analysis

Iran Pivots Toward China, But Is Beijing Ready To Play Ball? – Analysis  Eurasia Review

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3 h. ago China mostly unscathed by turbulent six months, but 2025 still an uphill climb

While China’s economy has shown considerable resilience through a turbulent first half of 2025 – navigating the dramatic twists and turns of US trade policy while maintaining steady growth - experts warn Beijing’s challenges are far from over. Although many believe the country can still hit its annual goal of “around 5 per cent” for gross domestic product growth, more pressure points are expected to emerge in the latter half of the year. After the bilateral trade war saw a temporary...

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3 h. ago China mostly unscathed by turbulent 6 months, but 2025 still an uphill climb

While China’s economy has shown considerable resilience through a turbulent first half of 2025 – navigating the dramatic twists and turns of US trade policy while maintaining steady growth - experts warn Beijing’s challenges are far from over. Although many believe the country can still hit its annual goal of “around 5 per cent” for gross domestic product growth, more pressure points are expected to emerge in the latter half of the year. After the bilateral trade war saw a temporary...

Politics

4 h. ago China's Take on Iran’s Attacks on U.S. Bases: Implications for Beijing’s Regional Military Strategy

China's Take on Iran’s Attacks on U.S. Bases: Implications for Beijing’s Regional Military Strategy  Modern Diplomacy

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4 h. ago China boosts tech outreach to Global South as US collaboration dips: analysts

China is ramping up its science and technology outreach to the Global South while its collaboration with the US on the same front is receding, analysts said on Tuesday at an event hosted by the Institute for China-America Studies, a Washington think tank. “China is very heavily engaging with those countries,” said Caroline Wagner of the Ohio State University, noting Beijing has signed science and technology agreements with “dozens and dozens of countries”. That development marks a “critical...

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5 h. ago US strikes on Iran: The impact ripples on, from Baghdad to Beijing

US strikes on Iran: The impact ripples on, from Baghdad to Beijing  The Straits Times

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6 h. ago FBI arrests Happy Valley man for allegedly working as agent to Chinese intelligence service

FBI arrests Happy Valley man for allegedly working as agent to Chinese intelligence service  KGW

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8 h. ago American Justice Department says 2 Chinese nationals charged with spying inside the U.S. for Beijing

American Justice Department says 2 Chinese nationals charged with spying inside the U.S. for Beijing  CTV News

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8 h. ago 2 Chinese Nationals Charged With Spying Inside the US for Beijing, Justice Department Says

2 Chinese Nationals Charged With Spying Inside the US for Beijing, Justice Department Says  U.S. News & World Report

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9 h. ago Most Comprehensive Unclassified Order of Battle for China’s Sea Services! “Modern Chinese Maritime Forces”—1 July 2025 ed.—Includes New Liaowang

Most Comprehensive Unclassified Order of Battle for China’s Sea Services! “Modern Chinese Maritime Forces”—1 July 2025 ed.—Includes New Liaowang-1 Space Support Ship!  Andrew S. Erickson

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11 h. ago Beijing Capital Airlines launches direct flight route between London Gatwick Airport and Qingdao

Beijing Capital Airlines launches direct flight route between London Gatwick Airport and Qingdao  China Daily

Transport

11 h. ago India vs. China vs. Japan: Who Leads in Online Travel and Hotel Loyalty

India vs. China vs. Japan: Who Leads in Online Travel and Hotel Loyalty  Skift

Politics

11 h. ago Iran Pivots Toward China, But Is Beijing Ready To Play Ball?

Iran Pivots Toward China, But Is Beijing Ready To Play Ball?  Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty

Events

12 h. ago China Outguns The U.S. In Hypersonic Tech! Beijing Stuns The World With RBCC

China Outguns The U.S. In Hypersonic Tech! Beijing Stuns The World With RBCC-Powered Hypersonic Vehicle  EurAsian Times

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12 h. ago Tesla upgrades Model 3 and Model Y in China, hikes price for long

Tesla upgrades Model 3 and Model Y in China, hikes price for long-range sedan  Teslarati

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12 h. ago In the first half of this year, good weather days in Beijing increased by 13 days compared to the same period last year.

In the first half of this year, good weather days in Beijing increased by 13 days compared to the same period last year.  富途牛牛

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