2 d. ago Japan, Philippines tighten ties with new defence pact amid China tensions

Japan and the Philippines signed a defence pact on Thursday that would allow the tax-free provision of ammunition, fuel, food and other necessities when their forces stage joint training to boost deterrence against China’s growing aggression in the region and to bolster their preparation for natural disasters. Japan has faced increasing political, trade and security tensions with Beijing, which was angered by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi’s remark that potential mainland Chinese action against...

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3 d. ago China Moves Center Stage Amid American Chaos: Evening Briefing Americas

China Moves Center Stage Amid American Chaos: Evening Briefing Americas  Bloomberg.com

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2 w. ago ROK president anticipates new stage in ties after upcoming China visit

ROK president anticipates new stage in ties after upcoming China visit  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago Vibrant activities celebrating new year take center stage across China

Vibrant activities celebrating new year take center stage across China  news.cgtn.com

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2 w. ago Record year propels China's animated film industry onto global stage

Record year propels China's animated film industry onto global stage  China Daily

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2 w. ago 2025 Yearender: China a 'peaceful, reliable' partner as neighborhood diplomacy moves to center stage

2025 Yearender: China a 'peaceful, reliable' partner as neighborhood diplomacy moves to center stage  Global Times

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3 w. ago China’s reusable rocket ambitions suffer setback, US blacklists DJI: 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. Second reusable rocket recovery failure in a month puts China 10 years behind US The Long March 12A, China’s first state-owned reusable rocket, made its debut launch on Tuesday morning but the recovery of the first stage was a failure. 2. ‘Urgent’: has mainland China changed tone for Taiwan peaceful reunification? Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy...

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3 w. ago China fails to recover first stage of reusable Long March 12A rocket, Xinhua reports

China fails to recover first stage of reusable Long March 12A rocket, Xinhua reports  Reuters

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3 w. ago China’s reusable rocket ambitions experience second setback in the same month

The Long March 12A, China’s first state-owned reusable rocket, made its debut launch on Tuesday morning but the recovery of the first stage was a failure. It was China’s second failed bid this month to return an orbital-class booster, a feat that has so far only been achieved by the US. The reusable rocket, designed by the Shanghai Academy of Spaceflight Technology under the China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation, was launched from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Centre in China’s...

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3 w. ago Second reusable rocket recovery failure in a month puts China 10 years behind US

The Long March 12A, China’s first state-owned reusable rocket, made its debut launch on Tuesday morning but the recovery of the first stage was a failure. It was China’s second failed bid this month to return an orbital-class booster to Earth, a feat that has so far only been achieved by the US. The second stage of the rocket entered its predetermined orbit after its launch at 10am, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. The reusable rocket, designed by the Shanghai Academy of...

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