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China lodges protest as Japan joins 13 nations backing South China Sea ruling

China lodged a formal protest after Japan reaffirmed a 2016 ruling. Fourteen countries, including Japan, supported the tribunal's decision on maritime claims. Beijing accused Japan of interfering and undermining regional stability. China maintains its sovereignty over the South China Sea waters. The ruling rejected China's expansive claims under the nine-dash…

The Economic Times

China summons Japan envoy over South China Sea row

China asserts its control over the South China Sea waters. Thirteen nations and Japan reaffirmed a 2016 ruling against China's claims. Beijing summoned Japan's envoy, accusing Tokyo of regional instability. The ruling declared China's expansive claims legally baseless under international law. Nations urged peaceful dispute resolution and adherence to international…

The Economic Times

China cries foul after 14 nations, including Japan, reject Beijing's South China Sea claims

Accusing Japan of interfering in regional affairs and undermining peace and stability, China insisted that its sovereignty over the disputed waters has "never changed" despite the 2016 tribunal ruling. The diplomatic row erupted after Japan, along with the United States, Australia, the United Kingdom, the Philippines and nine other countries,…

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'Bully Manila, Not Moscow': PH Digital Newspaper Jibes China About Lost Russian Territory in Batanes Row

A Philippine newspaper used satire to counter China's claim over Batanes, invoking Vladivostok to highlight Beijing's selective historical claims, amid escalating diplomatic tensions.

International Business Times UK

Chinese geologists question safety of Brahmaputra Mega-Dam in Tibet being built over active seismic fault line

In a startling revelation, geologists from China have identified an active fault line beneath the Brahmaputra hydropower project, prompting concerns over the dam’s stability and adjoining infrastructures. This finding challenges previous reassurances from Beijing about the project's safety features. The construction, which commenced last July amid known seismic threats, has…

The Economic Times

China rejects US-led backing for South China Sea ruling, calls tribunal award 'illegal'

China rejected renewed international support for a 2016 tribunal ruling. The ruling declared China's expansive South China Sea claims legally baseless. China insists the award is null and void and has no binding force. Fourteen nations reaffirmed the ruling's finality and commitment to a rules-based Indo-Pacific. Beijing also objected to…

The Times of India

2016 ruling on South China Sea remains pivotal as 14 nations voice support, China's rejection persists

Fourteen nations marked the ninth anniversary of a ruling rejecting China's South China Sea claims. Beijing dismissed the legally binding 2016 arbitration decision as null and void. The joint statement opposed destabilizing actions and harassment at sea. China's foreign ministry criticized the tribunal's findings and its own rights. Tensions rise…

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'No legal basis': US, EU and 13 nations reject Beijing's South China Sea claims

Fourteen countries, led by the United States, on Sunday reaffirmed that China's expansive claims in the South China Sea have no legal basis under international law, marking the 10th anniversary of a landmark arbitration ruling that Beijing continues to reject.

The Times of India

China officials warned over 'provocative' missile test

Australia has taken up Beijing's missile launch into the Pacific with a number of higher-ups within the Chinese Communist Party, one minister says.

AAP

Beijing looking at curbing foreign access to China's top AI models

Chinese authorities have held meetings with top tech firms over ‌the past month about potentially restricting overseas access to China's most advanced AI models, including those yet to be released, three people familiar with the discussions said.

Bangkok Post

Typhoon makes landfall in China after forcing nearly two million to flee

BEIJING - Typhoon Bavi made landfall late Saturday in eastern China, packing strong winds as it roared ashore after authorities evacuated nearly two million people, state media said.

Bangkok Post

US Senator urges China to help end Russia-Ukraine war by pressuring Moscow

Senator Lindsey Graham believes China holds significant power to influence Russia toward peace talks. He met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to discuss Ukraine's defense needs and sanctions. Graham stated that bolstering Ukraine's military capabilities could compel Moscow into negotiations. He emphasized that the path to peace involves Beijing's engagement more than…

The Economic Times

Tencent is reportedly in talks to acquire Manus from Meta, following Beijing intervention — company expects to remain independent of Chinese tech giant

Tencent is in talks with Manus and other investors to raise the $2 billion needed to buy back the startup from Meta. Beijing ordered the two companies to unwind the deal six months after the surprise announcement of its purchase.

Tom’s Hardware

How China can bring Taiwan to its knees without firing a shot

China may employ a gray zone strategy to isolate Taiwan economically and psychologically. This approach involves naval, cyber, and information operations below war thresholds. A blockade would restrict vital imports, impacting Taiwan's energy and supply chains. Cyberattacks and disinformation campaigns would further destabilize the island's society. Taiwanese resilience drills prepare…

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Two Chinese military pilots killed in training exercises: Report

Two Chinese military pilots died during frontline flight training exercises last month. A senior colonel and a first lieutenant were among the fatalities reported by media. Both pilots served under the People's Liberation Army Southern Theatre Command. Local government notices and media reports confirmed their deaths during training missions. Neither…

The Economic Times

China's plan to build world's biggest dam on Brahmaputra near Arunachal Pradesh hits an 'Ice Age fault': Report

Chinese scientists have identified an active fault line beneath the Yarlung Tsangpo dam construction zone. This geological finding raises significant concerns for India regarding water security and ecological damage. The dam, intended as the world's largest hydropower project, faces potential structural instability issues. India has long sought greater transparency and…

The Independent UK

Philippines commemorates 2016 South China Sea ruling rejected by Beijing

The Philippines has commemorated the anniversary of a 2016 arbitration ruling that invalidated China’s claims in the South China Sea

The Times of India

China's mega dam on Brahmaputra facing major natural threat: Report

The warning comes at a time when Beijing's massive dam project has already become a geopolitical flashpoint. India has repeatedly expressed concerns over China's upstream activities on the Brahmaputra, citing potential risks to water security, ecology and downstream communities. The latest study now raises fresh questions over whether the project…

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Bangkok Post

China factory fire kills at least 28 people

BEIJING - A fire that tore through a shoe factory in eastern China on Thursday killed at least 28 people, state media said, with more than 500 fire and rescue personnel racing against time to extinguish the blaze.

The Economic Times

Taiwan slams Beijing for 'glorifying violence' after attack on Japanese commentator

Taiwan condemned China for glorifying an assault on commentator Akio Yaita. Chinese authorities called the attack an ordinary public security case. Taiwanese officials suspect transnational repression linked to China's new ethnic unity law. Premier Cho Jung-tai vowed to protect residents and foreign nationals from pressure. Taiwan seeks to counter Beijing's…

Euronews

EU to probe Chinese Pekin duck imports as market-flooding row hots up

Trade negotiations launched last week between Brussels and Beijing could be disrupted by an EU investigation into Chinese Pekin duck producers, following a complaint by EU farmers that cheap imports of Chinese poultry are harming their industry.

The Economic Times

Don't support Tibetan independence: China to US

China urged the United States to honor its commitment recognizing Tibet as part of China. Beijing stated that Tibet-related issues are purely internal Chinese affairs. The US State Department supports Tibetan cultural preservation and dialogue with the Dalai Lama. China's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning conveyed these remarks during a…

Bangkok Post

Taiwan pushes back at China patrols with Coast Guard trip for foreign lawmakers

ON BOARD THE TAIWAN COAST GUARD SHIP PP-10081, Taiwan Strait - T aiwan's government took a small group ‌of foreign lawmakers on a Coast Guard ship around sensitive Taiwan-controlled islands next to the Chinese coast on Thursday, pushing back against China's Coast Guard whose patrols have angered Taipei.

International Business Times

The AI Race Between Washington And Beijing Continues. U.S. Lawmakers Are Scrutinizing The Use Of Chinese Models

As Artificial intelligence becomes another front in the contest between Washington and Beijing, U.S. lawmakers are examining the growing use of Chinese artificial intelligence models by American companies.

Nike's weirdest sneaker of 2026 looks like an ACG trail shoe crossed with a slipper

Nike and Beijing retailer SOULGOODS have reinvented the Footscape formula with leather, shaggy suede and a collapsible heel

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