4 d. ago US moves for AI dominance to outpace China with new ‘overwhelming’ military strategy

America’s top defence official declared that the US must achieve unquestioned AI “dominance” to prevent adversaries from gaining a technological edge, as he unveiled a strategy that includes integrating Elon Musk’s chatbot Grok. Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth’s announcement did not mention China by name, but it came a month after a report to the US Congress in which the Pentagon warned of Beijing’s accelerating use of AI to reach its military modernisation goals. On Monday, Hegseth said the...

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8 d. ago Latest Pentagon Report: China’s Military Advancing Amid Churn

Latest Pentagon Report: China’s Military Advancing Amid Churn  War on the Rocks

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2 w. ago New Pentagon Report: China’s Navy Wants 6 Aircraft Carriers by 2035

New Pentagon Report: China’s Navy Wants 6 Aircraft Carriers by 2035  19FortyFive

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2 w. ago The Pentagon's New China Report: 'Conventional' ICBMs, More Nuclear Weapons and New Aircraft Carriers on the Horizon

The Pentagon's New China Report: 'Conventional' ICBMs, More Nuclear Weapons and New Aircraft Carriers on the Horizon  19FortyFive

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2 w. ago Terrifying Pentagon report sparks WWIII fears after revealing China is readying intercontinental missiles

Terrifying Pentagon report sparks WWIII fears after revealing China is readying intercontinental missiles  Daily Mail

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2 w. ago Pentagon report projects China could field nine carriers by 2035

Pentagon report projects China could field nine carriers by 2035  upi.com

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2 w. ago China Rejects Pentagon Report On India Ties, Calls It ‘Irresponsible’

China Rejects Pentagon Report On India Ties, Calls It ‘Irresponsible’  IndiaWest

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3 w. ago China Urges Cooperation With U.S. After Slamming Pentagon Report On India

China Urges Cooperation With U.S. After Slamming Pentagon Report On India  indica News

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3 w. ago New Pentagon report on China’s military notes Beijing’s progress on LLMs

New Pentagon report on China’s military notes Beijing’s progress on LLMs  DefenseScoop

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3 w. ago China hits back at the Pentagon report: Washington aims to seek hegemony by fueling rift between India and China

China hits back at the Pentagon report: Washington aims to seek hegemony by fueling rift between India and China  Organiser

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3 w. ago China’s reusable rocket failure, PLA’s growth leaves US ‘vulnerable’: SCMP’s 7 highlights

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical issues. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Pentagon says Chinese aircraft carriers, 6th-gen fighters make US ‘vulnerable’ A Pentagon report contends that China’s development of its aircraft carriers, sixth-generation fighters and nuclear arsenal illustrates Beijing’s...

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3 w. ago Pentagon report sows discord between China and other countries: Beijing

Pentagon report sows discord between China and other countries: Beijing  Tribune India

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3 w. ago "Ready to strengthen communication with India," China slams Pentagon report

"Ready to strengthen communication with India," China slams Pentagon report  lokmattimes.com

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3 w. ago China Seeks Military Access in Southeast Asia, New Pentagon Report Says

China Seeks Military Access in Southeast Asia, New Pentagon Report Says  The China-Global South Project

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3 w. ago Beijing Accuses U.S. Of Meddling In India–China Relations After Pentagon Report

Beijing Accuses U.S. Of Meddling In India–China Relations After Pentagon Report  livemint.com

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3 w. ago Beijing Accuses U.S. Of Meddling In India–China Relations After Explosive Pentagon Report | Watch

Beijing Accuses U.S. Of Meddling In India–China Relations After Explosive Pentagon Report | Watch  livemint.com

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3 w. ago China defends India ties, slams Pentagon report on border dispute

China defends India ties, slams Pentagon report on border dispute  Anadolu Ajansı

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3 w. ago China slams Pentagon report, says Beijing handles its relations with New Delhi from long

China slams Pentagon report, says Beijing handles its relations with New Delhi from long-term perspective  The Statesman

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3 w. ago Arunachal Pradesh added to China’s ‘core interests’, Pentagon report says

Arunachal Pradesh added to China’s ‘core interests’, Pentagon report says  Nenow.in

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3 w. ago 'China wants to push US away from India, reduce LAC tensions, Arunachal Pradesh as core...:' Pentagon report

'China wants to push US away from India, reduce LAC tensions, Arunachal Pradesh as core...:' Pentagon report  india.com

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