Heightened tensions in the Taiwan Strait as Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence reports renewed PLA military activity. Following a series of sorties, Taipei has announced a five-day "Immediate Combat Readiness Exercise" starting today, June 22, 2026. The drills, which shift toward realistic, war-simulation scenarios, come as China continues its pressure campaign with increased aircraft and naval incursions.


China-Taiwan Tensions: 2 PLA Aircraft Sorties Detected Around the Island

China-Taiwan tensions are escalating again as Taiwan reports a fresh surge in Chinese military activity around the island. Taipei says PLA aircraft, warships and official vessels were detected near its waters, raising concerns over Beijing's long-term strategy in the Taiwan Strait. As military pressure grows, questions remain over China's next move and the regional security response.

China-Taiwan Tensions: China Ramps Up Military Activity Around Island

Following the grand unveiling of the new presidential aircraft at Joint Base Andrews on June 19, 2026, President Donald Trump signaled a busy summer of international diplomacy. Addressing the press and public while standing before the reconfigured Boeing 747-8i, the President confirmed that he has a series of high-profile global engagements on the horizon.  

Donald Trump Says He Will be Making a Lot of Trips Soon 

Here's a number that should make every policymaker from Beijing to Brussels sit up: America's top ten companies are now worth $28.1 trillion. That's more than the combined value of the top ten companies in Europe, West Asia, and Asia-Pacific put together.

How 10 US Stocks Became Bigger Than China

#Gravitas Pakistan's first Chinese-built Hangor-class submarine has arrived in Karachi.  A senior Pakistan Navy officer commodore said the new Hangor-class submarine will give Pakistan the ability to maintain a presence in the Bay of Bengal.


Pakistan Threatens India With China-Built Submarine Near Bay of Bengal

China is taking its world-leading high-speed rail network to the next level by literally looking to the stars. In a groundbreaking proposal currently being tested, engineers are moving away from traditional, ground-dependent signaling infrastructure to a cutting-edge, space-based control system powered by the BeiDou Navigation Satellite System (BDS).


China Plans Satellite Control for Bullet Trains; Space Tech to Power Bullet Trains

China is working on an ambitious new system that could transform how its vast high-speed rail network operates. The proposed “space railway” concept uses satellites to monitor and control bullet trains in real time, replacing traditional trackside signalling systems. By tracking train positions from space, the system aims to improve safety, reduce infrastructure dependence, and boost efficiency across one of the world’s largest railway networks.


China Plans Satellite Control for Bullet Trains 

Taiwan President Lai Ching-te has called on the United States to approve a proposed $14 billion arms package as quickly as possible, arguing that the island needs stronger defenses amid growing pressure from China. Lai reiterated that Taiwan rejects unification with Beijing and remains committed to protecting its democratic way of life. The request comes as Washington continues reviewing the deal, while China has strongly opposed the proposal, describing it as a dead end and a threat to regional stability.


Taiwan Pushes For $14 Billion US Arms Deal Amid China Tensions 

China’s tourism sector is expanding rapidly, driven by visa-free entry policies, massive investments in high-speed rail and aviation, and a surge in domestic travel demand. According to the World Travel and Tourism Council, the industry could nearly double in value by 2036, positioning China to potentially surpass the United States as the world’s largest tourism market. With millions of international arrivals and billions of domestic trips annually, analysts say improved connectivity, digital payments, and rising consumer spending on experiences are reshaping the country’s travel landscape.


China Cruising to Become World’s Top Tourism Market 

China's property stocks have erased every gain made since Beijing's landmark 2024 stimulus blitz.

The market is now back to square one.

China Property Rally a Mirage, Not Recovery 

Beijing claims that an 'invisible secret undersea war' has already begun around China's seas.  Beijing says foreign intelligence agencies are sending “Spy turtles”, “Spy fish”,  underwater sensors and seabed devices into its waters to map the ocean floor and track its submarines.  


Beijing's Chilling Warning: 'Spy Turtles' and the New Underwater Battle

Taiwan’s National Security Bureau (NSB) has launched a new online platform that allows Chinese nationals to submit intelligence-related information on political, military, economic, and social developments in China. The website, reportedly inspired by intelligence practices in countries like the United States, United Kingdom, and Israel, aims to expand Taiwan’s intelligence-gathering capabilities. Officials say the move is in line with the National Intelligence Services Act and is designed to diversify information sources amid rising regional tensions. The development marks a significant step in Taiwan’s evolving intelligence strategy as cross-strait relations remain highly sensitive.


Taiwan Says China Faces Issues As Political Control Stays Tight 

China's expanding ballistic missile arsenal has become a key focus of security discussions across the Indo-Pacific region. Advanced systems such as the DF-41 and DF-26 are capable of striking targets at long distances, raising questions about regional deterrence and defense preparedness. Security analysts are examining how China's missile modernization could affect Australia's strategic environment. Canberra has responded by strengthening defense partnerships and investing in long-range strike and missile-defense capabilities.


China Reportedly Developing A 'Real & Growing' Threat To Australia

China's expanding ballistic missile arsenal has become a key focus of security discussions across the Indo-Pacific region. Advanced systems such as the DF-41 and DF-26 are capable of striking targets at long distances, raising questions about regional deterrence and defense preparedness. Security analysts are examining how China's missile modernization could affect Australia's strategic environment. Canberra has responded by strengthening defense partnerships and investing in long-range strike and missile-defense capabilities.

China's Mega Ballistic Missiles: A Growing Threat To Australia?

China is home to around 350 million smokers, the largest smoking population in the world, and a recent public dispute in Shenzhen has reignited a national debate over tobacco use. Public health experts are urging authorities to consider higher cigarette taxes and stricter controls, arguing that smoking continues to impose major health and economic costs. As younger generations increasingly push for smoke-free public spaces, the debate is becoming a key part of China's broader public health conversation.


China's Smoking Habit Faces Global Scrutiny

India’s newly appointed Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, travelled to Tibet to review preparations for the upcoming Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and engage with regional authorities. The visit marks his first official trip to Tibet since assuming charge as ambassador in May.According to the Indian Embassy, Doraiswami and members of the diplomatic mission arrived in Lhasa on Thursday (Jun 11). During the visit, they are assessing arrangements put in place by local authorities ahead of the arrival of Indian pilgrims later this month.The ambassador held discussions with Zhao Peng, Vice Chairman of the Tibet Autonomous Region, who briefed the Indian delegation on infrastructure, logistics and other facilities being prepared for the pilgrimage. Zhao also hosted a dinner for the visiting delegation.Since taking up his diplomatic assignment last month, Doraiswami has been actively engaging with senior Chinese officials on a range of bilateral matters, reflecting the gradual improvement in ties between the two countries.The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, remained suspended for several years. The pilgrimage was first halted in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and later remained on hold amid the prolonged military standoff between India and China along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh.The pilgrimage resumed last year after Indian devotees were once again allowed to travel to the sacred Manasarovar region following a gap of five years.The resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra came following a key meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a summit in Kazan in 2024.

Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami visited Tibet to review Kailash Manasarovar Yatra preparations. The trip marks his first visit to the region since taking charge in May.

India’s newly appointed Ambassador to China, Vikram Doraiswami, travelled to Tibet to review preparations for the upcoming Kailash Manasarovar Yatra and engage with regional authorities. The visit marks his first official trip to Tibet since assuming charge as ambassador in May. According to the Indian Embassy, Doraiswami and members of the diplomatic mission arrived in Lhasa on Thursday (Jun 11). During the visit, they are assessing arrangements put in place by local authorities ahead of the arrival of Indian pilgrims later this month. The ambassador held discussions with Zhao Peng, Vice Chairman of the Tibet Autonomous Region, who briefed the Indian delegation on infrastructure, logistics and other facilities being prepared for the pilgrimage. Zhao also hosted a dinner for the visiting delegation. Since taking up his diplomatic assignment last month, Doraiswami has been actively engaging with senior Chinese officials on a range of bilateral matters, reflecting the gradual improvement in ties between the two countries. The Kailash Manasarovar Yatra, organised by the Ministry of External Affairs, remained suspended for several years. The pilgrimage was first halted in 2020 because of the COVID-19 pandemic and later remained on hold amid the prolonged military standoff between India and China along the Line of Actual Control in eastern Ladakh. The pilgrimage resumed last year after Indian devotees were once again allowed to travel to the sacred Manasarovar region following a gap of five years. The resumption of the Kailash Manasarovar Yatra came following a key meeting between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of a summit in Kazan in 2024.

Indian Ambassador to China Vikram Doraiswami visited Tibet to review Kailash Manasarovar Yatra preparations. The trip marks his first visit to the region since taking charge in May.

Indian ambassador to China visits Tibet to review Kailash Manasarovar Yatra preparations

India’s new ambassador to China has paid his first visit to Tibet in the latest sign of thawing relations between the two Asian neighbours.
Vikram Doraiswami – who speaks Chinese and took up the post in Beijing last month – arrived in Lhasa, capital of the Tibet autonomous region, on Thursday, according to a statement posted on social media by the Indian embassy.

India-China Ties Thaw As Envoy Visits Tibet

Tensions are once again rising in the South China Sea after the Philippines lodged a diplomatic protest over a mysterious floating structure inside the disputed Scarborough Shoal.

Manila has urged Beijing to remove the platform, warning against any activity that could resemble island-building in one of the world's most strategically important waterways. While China has not officially confirmed ownership of the structure, it continues to assert sovereignty over the shoal, which remains a major point of contention between the two countries.

Could this be the beginning of another confrontation in the South China Sea? And what does the latest dispute mean for regional security and freedom of navigation in the Indo-Pacific?

South China Sea Tensions Rise As Philippines Challenges China's Move At Scarborough Shoa

China has begun construction of an enormous 11.4-billion-dollar engineering project near the Three Gorges Dam on the Yangtze River.  The project, expected to take 112 months or roughly 9.3 years, to complete, will build a new 6,680-metre-long, two-way, five-stage ship lock system.   


China Starts Mega Waterway Project On Asia's Longest River

Xi Jinping receives a grand welcome in Pyongyang just days after Kim Jong UN vows to expand North Korea's nuclear arsenal. Is the visit a diplomatic gesture or a strategic message to Washington?

China-North Korea Ties: Xi Jinping Boosts Relations With Kim Jong During Landmark Visit

Security agencies have flagged China-linked hacking groups as one of the leading global espionage threats, targeting governments, critical infrastructure, and private sector networks. The report highlights growing concerns over cyber-espionage campaigns, data breaches, and state-backed digital infiltration aimed at strategic intelligence gathering.

China-Linked Hackers Cited As Top Espionage Threat

Tel Aviv police have raided an apartment suspected of operating as an illegal gambling house, seizing over nis 1 million in cash, firearms, and gambling equipment, with eight foreign nationals arrested in the operation.


Chinese Nationals Arrested in Tel Aviv Gambling Bust

French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for a strategic reset between the G7 and China by organizing a coordinated video conference to address global trade imbalances. As France holds the G7 presidency, Macron aims to shift the Western bloc's stance from confrontation to collaborative dialogue. 


Macron Seeks Trade Reset Between G7 and China, Macron Warns China as G7 Eyes Trade Reforms

China's export pace peaked in May despite the bottleneck due to the war in West Asia. The overall export growth for May was at 19.4 per cent at $376.78 billion from a year, compared to the 14.1 per cent growth of April, surpassing the projected growth of 15 per cent. The AI-related technology export made up the largest growth; high-tech exports grew by 50 per cent in May compared to a year ago.<h2>Tech demands keep China's exports high</h2>&nbsp;Analysts predict the war in West Asia and the resulting energy crisis, projecting the demand for clean technology such as green tech and EV-related products. “The war is boosting demand for green exports, such as electric vehicles, batteries, solar products, and AI-related technology goods,” said Sheana Yue, senior economist at Oxford Economics. &nbsp;While exports grew at a faster pace, imports also jumped for the month at 27.4 per cent compared with April's 25.3 per cent year-on-year expansion. The massive export growth and the relatively slower import growth widened China's total monthly trade surplus to an unexpected $105.43 billion. Exports to the US in May surged by more than 35 per cent from the year before, after an 11 per cent increase in April.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/michael-reiter-bush-era-officials-jeffrey-epstein-prosecution-allegations-1780929002021">‘It felt like they were working for Epstein’: Former police chief makes explosive claim about Bush-era officials</a>Key performers are integrated circuits (ICs), which surged by 111 per cent, the most since 2013; computer and parts surged by 66 per cent, total high-tech exports jumped by 50.9 per cent, automatic data processing machines by 66 per cent, mobile phones by 44.3 per cent, autos by 39.3 per cent, and ships by 31 per cent. The major export destinations include the US, ASEAN countries, South Korea and Russia.China is the biggest importer of crude oil, but its import volume has dropped drastically. In May, crude oil import volume dropped by -29 per cent YoY. While import values rose 10.0 per cent YoY. China's large oil reserves afford it more flexibility to adjust imports strategically. Still, the import growth is driven mostly by technology imports rather than energy imports.&nbsp;A recent Federal Reserve paper reported that China's global trade surplus has topped 1 per cent of global GDP. Western regulators have warned about China Shock 2.0, as subsidised Chinese technology floods the world market, alleging that massive state subsidies account for roughly 60 per cent of Chinese firms' recent international market gains.

China's exports jumped 19.4% in May to $376.78 billion, driven by AI technology, EVs, semiconductors and green tech despite disruptions from the West Asia conflict.

China's export pace peaked in May despite the bottleneck due to the war in West Asia. The overall export growth for May was at 19.4 per cent at $376.78 billion from a year, compared to the 14.1 per cent growth of April, surpassing the projected growth of 15 per cent. The AI-related technology export made up the largest growth; high-tech exports grew by 50 per cent in May compared to a year ago. Tech demands keep China's exports high Analysts predict the war in West Asia and the resulting energy crisis, projecting the demand for clean technology such as green tech and EV-related products. “The war is boosting demand for green exports, such as electric vehicles, batteries, solar products, and AI-related technology goods,” said Sheana Yue, senior economist at Oxford Economics. While exports grew at a faster pace, imports also jumped for the month at 27.4 per cent compared with April's 25.3 per cent year-on-year expansion. The massive export growth and the relatively slower import growth widened China's total monthly trade surplus to an unexpected $105.43 billion. Exports to the US in May surged by more than 35 per cent from the year before, after an 11 per cent increase in April. Also Read: ‘It felt like they were working for Epstein’: Former police chief makes explosive claim about Bush-era officials Key performers are integrated circuits (ICs), which surged by 111 per cent, the most since 2013; computer and parts surged by 66 per cent, total high-tech exports jumped by 50.9 per cent, automatic data processing machines by 66 per cent, mobile phones by 44.3 per cent, autos by 39.3 per cent, and ships by 31 per cent. The major export destinations include the US, ASEAN countries, South Korea and Russia. China is the biggest importer of crude oil, but its import volume has dropped drastically. In May, crude oil import volume dropped by -29 per cent YoY. While import values rose 10.0 per cent YoY. China's large oil reserves afford it more flexibility to adjust imports strategically. Still, the import growth is driven mostly by technology imports rather than energy imports. A recent Federal Reserve paper reported that China's global trade surplus has topped 1 per cent of global GDP. Western regulators have warned about China Shock 2.0, as subsidised Chinese technology floods the world market, alleging that massive state subsidies account for roughly 60 per cent of Chinese firms' recent international market gains.

China's exports jumped 19.4% in May to $376.78 billion, driven by AI technology, EVs, semiconductors and green tech despite disruptions from the West Asia conflict.

China exports surge 19.4% in May as AI, EV and tech demand offset West Asia war risks

China has signalled its willingness to advance cooperation with India and Russia, highlighting potential areas of engagement amid shifting global geopolitical dynamics. The statement comes as discussions around multipolarity, regional stability, and strategic partnerships gain renewed attention on the international stage.

India-China-Russia Ties | China: Ready to Advance Cooperation with India & Russia

China is rapidly expanding its nuclear arsenal and could reach nuclear parity with the United States and Russia by 2030, according to new assessments that have raised global security concerns. Experts say Beijing is accelerating the construction of missile silos, modernising delivery systems, and increasing investments in advanced military technology.

China's Nuclear Build-Up Accelerates, Could Match US, Russia by 2030

Chinese researchers discovered a massive, high-purity quartz deposit in the Dinggye area of the Tibet autonomous region. By analyzing local leucogranites, scientists successfully extracted impurities to achieve a silicon dioxide purity of 99.995%.


China Finds Critical Quartz In Tibet

Chinese President Xi Jinping is set to begin a two-day visit to North Korea, marking a significant diplomatic engagement between Beijing and Pyongyang. The visit is expected to focus on strengthening bilateral ties, regional security, and strategic coordination amid rising global tensions. It comes as the Korean Peninsula remains a key flashpoint in international geopolitics.


Chinese President Xi Jinping On a Two-Day Visit to North Korea 

A third Chinese maritime “incursion” near Taiwan has been reported within a month, further escalating tensions in the South China Sea region. The repeated activity has raised concerns over regional security and maritime stability as Taiwan continues to monitor Chinese naval movements closely. The developments add to growing geopolitical friction involving China, Taiwan, and neighboring countries.


South China Sea Clash: Third Chinese Maritime 'Incursion' Near Taiwan Within Month

Thirty-seven years after the Tiananmen Square crackdown, the event remains one of the most sensitive and heavily censored chapters in China's modern history. As families of victims report new restrictions on memorial visits, candlelight vigils and commemorations continue across the world. This report looks at the 1989 pro-democracy protests, the military crackdown that followed, and why the legacy of Tiananmen continues to spark debate decades later.


37 Years After Tiananmen: Why the Crackdown Remains a Sensitive Topic in China

Around 500 people gathered in Taipei on Thursday evening for an annual candlelight vigil marking the 37th anniversary of the June 4th Incident, according to organizers.

The incident refers to the Chinese authorities' bloody crackdown on student-led, pro-democracy demonstrations in and around Beijing's Tiananmen Square on June 4, 1989. The exact death toll remains unknown, with estimates ranging from hundreds to possibly thousands.

Tiananmen Square Massacre Anniversary: Candlelight Vigil Honours Victims in Taiwan

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