5 h. ago How Chinese view US rivalry, Beijing’s deterrence muscle: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. What do ordinary Chinese think of US rivalry and Russian, North Korean allies? Americans tend to believe that China wants to create a new world order to knock the United States off its perch, but the results of a survey released this week suggest Chinese people are far more nuanced and flexible in this view, providing avenues to reduce US-China tension,...

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29 h. ago Beijing’s Victory Day parade, China’s film industry: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s military parade, as it happened: new weapons debut in show of deterrence China held a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. 2. The 5 key takeaways from China’s Victory Day military...

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29 h. ago Paraded mainland China weaponry shows Beijing’s focus on Taiwan: analysts

The latest weapons systems featured in China’s Victory Day parade have shown Beijing’s sharp focus on safeguarding its sovereign integrity over Taiwan and its capability to defend against any attempt to break away, analysts observed. Although Taiwan was not directly mentioned in Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote address on Wednesday, it is often used by military observers as a yardstick to measure the People’s Liberation Army’s capabilities and progress. The cutting-edge weapons showcased...

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33 h. ago China parade: What new weapons on show say about Beijing's military strength

China parade: What new weapons on show say about Beijing's military strength  BBC

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38 h. ago China hails ‘strategic ace’ deterrence as nuclear missiles, weapons roll through Beijing

China hails ‘strategic ace’ deterrence as nuclear missiles, weapons roll through Beijing  South China Morning Post

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42 h. ago China’s advanced weapons roll through Beijing in ‘credible’ show of deterrence

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing with a special discount during our summer sale, available for a limited time and to new subscribers only. China has hosted a massive military parade along Changan Avenue in central Beijing, showcasing the country’s latest and most advanced weapons to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China’s victory over Japan in World War II. President Xi Jinping delivered...

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45 h. ago China military parade live: Beijing showcases new weapons with Xi flanked by Putin and Kim

China military parade live: Beijing showcases new weapons with Xi flanked by Putin and Kim  Reuters

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46 h. ago China military parade as it happened: Beijing showcases new weapons with Xi flanked by Putin and Kim

China military parade as it happened: Beijing showcases new weapons with Xi flanked by Putin and Kim  Reuters

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53 h. ago China to show Russia's Putin its ‘secret weapon’ at Beijing military parade | World News

China to show Russia's Putin its ‘secret weapon’ at Beijing military parade | World News - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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3 d. ago China to showcase new missiles and laser weapons at Beijing military parade

China to showcase new missiles and laser weapons at Beijing military parade  thesun.my

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6 d. ago First ‘universal’ 6G chip, China’s ‘cyberpunk’ cities: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China unveils world’s first ‘all-frequency’ 6G chip capable of 100Gbps speeds Chinese scientists have developed the world’s first “all-frequency” 6G chip that could help bridge the digital divide between rural and urban communities. 2. Chinese firms adapting as US ends de minimis exemptions for rest of world As the United States ends import duty exemptions...

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8 d. ago China’s Tiangong beats ISS, mathematician mulls move: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump calls criticism of move to admit thousands of Chinese students ‘insulting’ US President Donald Trump on Tuesday defended his proposal to admit hundreds of thousands of Chinese students, saying the US is “honoured” to host them and warning that the American college system would “go to hell” without them. 2. As the world watches PLA approach 100, is it...

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9 d. ago Trump’s fresh tariff threat, China’s invisibility tech: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump says China must ensure rare earth magnets or face 200% tariffs US President Donald Trump said on Monday that China must ensure the US supply of rare earth magnets or face 200 per cent tariffs, and that he will continue to allow Chinese students into the country. 2. Why China and US still invest in crewed military systems when they have drones Rapid...

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9 d. ago Satellite images reveal China’s advanced weapons ahead of Beijing military parade

Satellite images reveal China’s advanced weapons ahead of Beijing military parade  Caliber.Az

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1 week ago Beijing bets on AI, China’s ‘doll economy’ boom: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Red Arsenal: a new databank on China’s latest military hardware The Post’s comprehensive databank visualises each weapon with graphics to help readers understand Beijing’s wide-ranging arsenal. 2. ‘Ignorance and neglect’ mark flawed US policy in China race: Da Wei The Tsinghua University expert looks at the prospects for a Xi-Trump summit and explains why...

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1 week ago Zelenskyy rejects China as peace guarantor after Beijing supplies 90% of weapons components to Russia

Zelenskyy rejects China as peace guarantor after Beijing supplies 90% of weapons components to Russia  Euromaidan Press

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1 week ago China’s warning over US vessels, shale gas fields found: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China warns US over military build-up as warships head towards Venezuela As US destroyers closed in on Venezuela’s coast, China condemned Washington’s military build-up and warned against foreign interference, backing Nicolas Maduro in a showdown that is drawing in powers far beyond the Caribbean. 2. Why are 7 large mainland Chinese cargo ships sailing in...

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2 w. ago China’s exports to Global South surge, Putin taps Brazil: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. Trump says he will arrange Putin, Zelensky meeting after speaking with both US President Donald Trump said on Monday that he was brokering a meeting between Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky and their Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, to be followed by a trilateral meeting that would include the US leader. 2. China’s exports, investments to Global...

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2 w. ago Hypersonic Missiles, Laser And More: China’s New Weapons Roll Through Beijing Streets As PLA Prepares For Massive Parade

Hypersonic Missiles, Laser And More: China’s New Weapons Roll Through Beijing Streets As PLA Prepares For Massive Parade  Swarajyamag

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2 w. ago China’s latest weapons on show, US human rights slammed: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. EU envoys mull skipping China military parade over Putin’s attendance: sources European envoys in Beijing are discussing plans to skip China’s massive military parade next month after considering the attendance of Russian President Vladimir Putin and the possible participation of Russian troops, the Post has learned. 2. What new weapons were on show in...

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