A major diplomatic row has erupted at South Korea's 16th Gwangju Biennale over the naming of the "Taiwan Pavilion". Event organizers initially altered the title to "NTMoFA Pavilion"—referencing the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Arts—sparking accusations of political censorship from Taiwanese artists and international curators. Facing intense pressure, the Gwangju Biennale Foundation restored the original name. In retaliation, Chinese artists announced a complete boycott, citing violations of the "One China" principle.  


'Taiwan Pavilion' naming row triggers China boycott at Gwangju Biennale

China’s unusual “itch-scratching” business is drawing attention after reports that monthly revenue has reached 100,000 yuan. The niche service highlights the growing demand for unconventional personal-care and wellness businesses in China.


China's unusual business: Earning big by scratching itches

China’s missile test in the Pacific has triggered a strong response from regional countries, raising fresh concerns over military activity and strategic stability in the Indo-Pacific. The development comes amid growing tensions and an intensifying security competition across the region. 

China's missile test in Pacific triggers united response from regional countries

Chinese President Xi Jinping's visit to Egypt comes at a time of heightened tensions across West Asia. Beijing is increasingly presenting itself as a stabilising force capable of engaging all sides in regional disputes while expanding economic and strategic partnerships. Discussions are expected to focus on trade, infrastructure, connectivity, energy cooperation and regional security. The visit also highlights China's growing diplomatic ambitions as it seeks a larger role in shaping developments across the Middle East and North Africa.


Xi Jinping positioning China as a stabilising force amid tensions in West Asia

One of Hong Kong's most recognisable pro-democracy activists, Joshua Wong, has pleaded guilty in a major national security case that could see him face life imprisonment. Prosecutors accuse Wong of conspiring with foreign entities to push for sanctions against Hong Kong and China following the 2019 pro-democracy protests. Already serving a prison sentence in a separate national security case, Wong's latest plea has once again drawn global attention to Beijing's crackdown on dissent and the future of political freedoms in Hong Kong.


Hong Kong's pro-democracy activist pleads guilty in national security trial

The UN has issued a stark warning that the Himalayan region faces severe risks of future glacial floods as the death toll from last week's catastrophic disaster in Nepal surpassed 1,000. Senior UN official Kanni Wignaraja warned that millions living downstream along major river systems face life-threatening risks, with vital hydroelectric projects and entire communities endangered. Triggered by the massive collapse of a glacier near the Langtang Lirung peak, the resulting outburst flooded the Trishuli River valley, exposing the extreme vulnerability of Himalayan infrastructure. Watch for key insights into the climate crisis threatening Asia's water towers.  

Himalayan glacial flood risk warning: UN warns millions at risk after Nepal disaster

Two senior officials in the Trump administration have accused China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO of using concealed equipment on its ships to spy on the military communications of nations along the coastline, including the US. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity and did not disclose any details about the military hardware used but said they were "sophisticated signals intelligence collection" platforms, not routine communications hardware.The officials alleged that COSCO had a decade-long intelligence-collection partnership with Beijing which allows China to collect communication signals from vessels ​and aircraft operating across Europe, North America and Asia. They claimed that it also allows China to monitor key shipping lanes and maritime routes crucial for trade and military navigation.The Chinese embassy in the US denied these allegations, saying that they were an attempt to vilify China. It claimed that China would never ​ask any company or individual to "collect or provide data, information or intelligence located abroad against local laws.""We oppose vilifying China by peddling the so-called 'intelligence collection' narrative, ‌which is ⁠totally baseless," said Liu Chang, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Washington.Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/nepal-floods-death-toll-1010-4000-missing-rescue-operations-1788268908795">Nepal floods: 1,010 dead, 4,000 missing; Kathmandu seeks climate compensation</a>Washington has not provided any proof backing these allegations. A 2025 study published by the US Naval War College also claimed that China is using fishing and commercial shipping fleets for intelligence and surveillance gathering. Pentagon has previously listed COSCO as associated with the Chinese Military, though it did not sanction it. China's National Intelligence Law explicitly mandates that all domestic organisations and citizens must cooperate with state intelligence operations. COSCO remains one of the top global shipping companies, with roughly 10.6 per cent of the global market share. &nbsp;It also remains one of the largest shipping companies calling at US ports and maintains several terminal service joint ventures for container ships ​at US ports.&nbsp;The Trump administration last year planned to implement billions of dollars in port fees on ​Chinese shipping companies, ⁠including COSCO, in an effort to revitalise the atrophied US shipbuilding and maritime industries. But later decided against it following an October meeting with Xi, when they agreed to a one-year trade truce, which is likely to be over by October 2026. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington in September 2026.&nbsp;

Two Trump administration officials have accused Chinese shipping giant COSCO of using concealed equipment to collect military communications, allegations Beijing denies.

Two senior officials in the Trump administration have accused China's state-owned shipping giant COSCO of using concealed equipment on its ships to spy on the military communications of nations along the coastline, including the US. The officials spoke on the condition of anonymity and did not disclose any details about the military hardware used but said they were "sophisticated signals intelligence collection" platforms, not routine communications hardware. The officials alleged that COSCO had a decade-long intelligence-collection partnership with Beijing which allows China to collect communication signals from vessels and aircraft operating across Europe, North America and Asia. They claimed that it also allows China to monitor key shipping lanes and maritime routes crucial for trade and military navigation. The Chinese embassy in the US denied these allegations, saying that they were an attempt to vilify China. It claimed that China would never ask any company or individual to "collect or provide data, information or intelligence located abroad against local laws." "We oppose vilifying China by peddling the so-called 'intelligence collection' narrative, ‌which is ⁠totally baseless," said Liu Chang, spokesperson of the Chinese Embassy in Washington. Also Read: Nepal floods: 1,010 dead, 4,000 missing; Kathmandu seeks climate compensation Washington has not provided any proof backing these allegations. A 2025 study published by the US Naval War College also claimed that China is using fishing and commercial shipping fleets for intelligence and surveillance gathering. Pentagon has previously listed COSCO as associated with the Chinese Military, though it did not sanction it. China's National Intelligence Law explicitly mandates that all domestic organisations and citizens must cooperate with state intelligence operations. COSCO remains one of the top global shipping companies, with roughly 10.6 per cent of the global market share. It also remains one of the largest shipping companies calling at US ports and maintains several terminal service joint ventures for container ships at US ports. The Trump administration last year planned to implement billions of dollars in port fees on Chinese shipping companies, ⁠including COSCO, in an effort to revitalise the atrophied US shipbuilding and maritime industries. But later decided against it following an October meeting with Xi, when they agreed to a one-year trade truce, which is likely to be over by October 2026. Chinese President Xi Jinping is scheduled to visit Washington in September 2026.

Two Trump administration officials have accused Chinese shipping giant COSCO of using concealed equipment to collect military communications, allegations Beijing denies.

US accuses COSCO of using concealed equipment to gather military signals

China’s Ministry of State Security has arrested an executive from a state military trading company, identified only as "Zhang," for allegedly leaking sensitive defense secrets to intelligence agencies from two foreign nations. In an extraordinarily rare public disclosure of dual foreign recruitment, authorities revealed Zhang was targeted by an operative named "Lucas" from "Country A" and an agent named "Sarah" from "Country B".

In exchange for tens of thousands of dollars and extraction promises, Zhang handed over confidential contracts, verbal briefings, and documents on Chinese weaponry. Watch to learn how China uncovered this high-level espionage operation and what it signals for Beijing's national security crackdown.

China's rare reveal: Dual-agency spying uncovered

Nepal flood on Monday increased the number of deaths to 959 and missing to 4,247 following the devastating flood that swept through a northern of Nepal bordering Tibet (in southern China) last week, according to the latest update from the National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority. The latest figures reflect an increase of 115 deaths and more than 1,700 new missing persons from the previous count on Nepalese soil alone. The tragedy on both sides of the border now leaves a total toll of 919 dead and 4,793 people unaccounted for. 

Nepal-Tibet floods: 4,500 missing, death toll surges above 900

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a bilateral meeting with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian on 31 August 2026 on the sidelines of the 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.


SCO summit 2026: India pushes for diplomacy in Russia-Ukraine war

Xi Jinping has warned Chinese Communist Party officials of strict accountability over governance failures and poor execution of state directives, urging them to take responsibility and tackle complacency amid mounting domestic challenges.

Chinese President calls for accountability for failure to deliver 

The 26th Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in Bishkek has brought together some of the world's most influential leaders, including India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian. With conflicts in West Asia, the ongoing Ukraine war, regional security concerns and counter-terrorism efforts dominating discussions, the summit is being closely watched for key diplomatic engagements and strategic outcomes.


SCO summit: India's stance of 'peace' gives git a strategic advantage

Nepal’s deadly tunnel rescue has turned into a race against time, with more than 900 workers feared trapped inside flooded hydropower projects. India and China have joined the rescue effort, sending experts and equipment as teams battle thick mud, damaged infrastructure and worsening weather to find survivors.


Nepal Floods: Nepal races to reach hundreds trapped in hydropower tunnels 

SCO members converge in Bishkek amid raging wars, PM Modi gives message of peace

Nepal’s deadly tunnel rescue has turned into a race against time, with more than 900 workers feared trapped inside flooded hydropower projects. India and China have joined the rescue effort, sending experts and equipment as teams battle thick mud, damaged infrastructure and worsening weather to find survivors.

Nepal floods: race to reach workers buried inside hydropower tunnel 

SCO Summit begins in Bishkek: Modi, Putin, Xi Jinping attend the summit 

Nepal is racing against time to find thousands of people still missing five days after devastating flash floods swept through the Himalayan region. More than 900 people have died, while nearly 5,000 remain missing across Nepal and Tibet. Hundreds of workers are feared trapped inside tunnels buried under flood debris as rescue teams battle treacherous conditions in a desperate search for survivors.

Nepal floods: nearly 21,000 security personnel involved in rescue & relief operations 

Former Chinese generals Zhang Youxia and He Weidong have been removed from China’s Central Military Commission (CMC), marking a major change in the country’s top military leadership. The move highlights growing uncertainty within China’s military establishment and comes amid a broader reshuffle of senior officials.

Former Generals Zhang Youxia & Zhenu removed from CMC

The devastating floods in Nepal have once again highlighted the growing threat posed by climate change and extreme weather events. As communities struggle to recover from the disaster, experts warn that global warming is no longer a distant concern but a present-day reality. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns are amplifying risks across the Himalayan region. The tragedy has also renewed calls for stronger climate action and greater individual responsibility. As nature sends increasingly urgent warnings, the world faces a critical challenge: adapting to a rapidly changing planet before disasters become even more frequent and severe.

Nepal second flood feared: 290 Indian remain missing, 84 rescued

A landslide-formed lake on the Nepal-China border began overflowing, raising fears of another surge in areas already devastated by a deadly flash flood. Residents in Nepal’s Rasuwa district rushed to higher ground, while Chinese rescue teams temporarily withdrew to safety as authorities monitored the threat.

Nepal floods: dam bursts in Tibet, Nepal issues high-ground alert 

China has hit out at Japan’s latest defence white paper and military expansion, accusing Tokyo of reviving neo-militarism and moving away from its pacifist constitution. Beijing’s criticism comes as Japan strengthens its defence capabilities amid growing security tensions in the Indo-Pacific.

Beijing flags Japan's growing military ambitions

The devastating floods in Nepal have once again highlighted the growing threat posed by climate change and extreme weather events. As communities struggle to recover from the disaster, experts warn that global warming is no longer a distant concern but a present-day reality. Rising temperatures, melting glaciers, and increasingly unpredictable weather patterns are amplifying risks across the Himalayan region. The tragedy has also renewed calls for stronger climate action and greater individual responsibility. As nature sends increasingly urgent warnings, the world faces a critical challenge: adapting to a rapidly changing planet before disasters become even more frequent and severe.


Nepal faces massive infrastructure & economic losses after floods

As Nepal fights flood fury, should the country brace for worse? Decoding major warning from China and why the next 72 hours could be crucial for Nepal, leaving the country on edge.


Nepal flood horror: China's 72-hour warning leaves battered Nepal on edge

Chinese state media, citing China’s Ministry of Water Resources, warns of an imminent catastrophic hazard along the China Nepal border. A massive barrier lake has formed near the confluence of the Chhochen Khola and Purepu Tsangpo rivers in Nepal, holding an estimated two million cubic meters of water. The lake is already overflowing. Over the next three days, an additional three million cubic meters of water is projected to surge into the basin, escalating the risk of a disastrous breach to critical levels.


Nepal braces for more catastrophic floods | 27 hours critical | China: lake could breach

China on Thursday has denied allegations of a state-sponsored cyberattack against its US government agencies. Beijing has warned that it will not tolerate “vilification” in the guise of cybersecurity issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian, in a press conference, called them “disinformation based on political motivations” and lacks any evidence."Washington is widely recognised as the largest surveillance and hacking empire in the world. We ask that the United States abandon this political manipulation and stop acting hypocritically to begin addressing security risks through equal dialogue with China," said Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian.The statement come hours after US authorities have ordered the shutdown of several websites of such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Reserve (Fed), the Senate, and various agencies of the United States Government were targeted by "two hacking platforms" which the US claimed must have been created by a group backed by the Chinese government with the aim of carrying out cyberattacks.In a social media post, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson mentioned, “The U.S. is yet to respond to the previously disclosed NSA cyberattack on China’s National Time Service Centre. Time to quit double standards and the disinformation campaign, and start acting responsibly to join the effort to tackle cybersecurity risks.”Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/man-arrested-us-capitol-guillotine-pickup-truck-1787767233332">Man arrested near US Capitol with guillotine in pickup truck: What happened?</a>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet">China firmly rejects the U.S. accusation of “China’s state-sponsored hacking” against U.S. government agencies. We will not accept any vilification in the name of so-called cybersecurity issues. The U.S. is yet to respond to previously disclosed NSA cyberattack on China’s… <a href="https://t.co/ZgT1rUYhaH">pic.twitter.com/ZgT1rUYhaH</a>&mdash; CHINA MFA Spokesperson 中国外交部发言人 (@MFA_China) <a href="https://x.com/MFA_China/status/2092910939343650844?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">August 27, 2026</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.x.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

In October 2025, China's Ministry of State Security (MSS) accused the US National Security Agency of carrying out multi-year cyberespionage campaign against China's National Time Service Center. US government or the US embassy in China did not respond to these accusation.The FBI Director Kash Patel said that this "is just the most recent technical operation against China-sponsored hacking and responds to the Cyber Strategy of the United States driven by President Donald Trump. Thus, he stated that the FBI is intensifying its efforts to influence the behavior of the "adversary" and "defend national security in cyberspace.

China rejects US allegations of state-sponsored cyberattacks, calling them politically motivated disinformation and accusing Washington of double standards.

China on Thursday has denied allegations of a state-sponsored cyberattack against its US government agencies. Beijing has warned that it will not tolerate “vilification” in the guise of cybersecurity issues. Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Lin Jian, in a press conference, called them “disinformation based on political motivations” and lacks any evidence. "Washington is widely recognised as the largest surveillance and hacking empire in the world. We ask that the United States abandon this political manipulation and stop acting hypocritically to begin addressing security risks through equal dialogue with China," said Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lin Jian. The statement come hours after US authorities have ordered the shutdown of several websites of such as National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), the Federal Reserve (Fed), the Senate, and various agencies of the United States Government were targeted by "two hacking platforms" which the US claimed must have been created by a group backed by the Chinese government with the aim of carrying out cyberattacks. In a social media post, the Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesperson mentioned, “The U.S. is yet to respond to the previously disclosed NSA cyberattack on China’s National Time Service Centre. Time to quit double standards and the disinformation campaign, and start acting responsibly to join the effort to tackle cybersecurity risks.” Also Read: Man arrested near US Capitol with guillotine in pickup truck: What happened?

China rejects US allegations of state-sponsored cyberattacks, calling them politically motivated disinformation and accusing Washington of double standards.

China denies US allegations of state-sponsored cyberattacks, accuses Washington of ‘vilification’

In a milestone joint military exercise, China’s advanced J-16 strike fighter engaged in complex combat drills with Egypt’s French-built Rafale jets. The exercise highlights deepening defense cooperation, joint tactical interoperability, and the exchange of advanced combat aviation insights between the Chinese and Egyptian armed forces.


J-16 meets Rafale in historic Egyptian air combat drills 

In a historic first, China's advanced J-16 'Hidden Dragon' heavyweight multirole fighters have gone head-to-head against French-made Rafale jets in simulated combat. Taking place during the 'Eagles of Civilization 2026' joint air exercise in Egypt, this rare tactical drills phase gave People's Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) pilots direct, real-world data and flying experience against a premier Western-origin 4.5-generation platform.


China gets real flying experience against the Rafale

As part of a major push to modernise the Bangladesh Air Force and replace its aging fleet, Dhaka is moving forward with formal negotiations to acquire Chinese-made J-10CE multirole fighter jets. 

Valued at an estimated $2.3 billion for a multi-aircraft package—including training, technical support, and logistics—the proposed acquisition marks one of Bangladesh's largest defense deals. Government advisers have highlighted the strategic shift and cost-effectiveness of the 4.5-generation Chinese fighter, pointing to its regional profile following recent South Asian operational deployments.

Bangladesh seeks Chinese multi-role jet to modernise its air force

Two big stories on the future of warfare: China's J-16 fighter jets faced off against Egyptian Rafales in 'Eagles of Civilization 2026' — the first-ever Chinese jet vs Rafale combat drill, significant since the IAF flies the same French fighter. 
Meanwhile, India is building a 52-satellite surveillance grid under SBS-III to watch its borders from space, layering satellites, drones and sensors into one integrated watchtower. From the sky to space, here's how the surveillance and air-combat landscape around India is shifting.

J-16 vs Rafale: China's fighter faces french jet in Egypt war drills 

China’s J-16 and Egyptian Rafales have conducted medium and close-range air-combat drills during the Eagles of Civilization 2026 exercise in Egypt. The encounter is significant because it gives Chinese pilots direct training exposure against the Rafale, a fighter also operated by the Indian Air Force. Watch the video to know which fighter jet emerges as the winner.


Chinese J-16 clashes with French Rafale: Who wins the ultimate sky battle? 

India's National Security Adviser Ajit Doval met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Beijing for the 25th round of Special Representative talks on the boundary question. The discussions focused on maintaining peace and tranquillity along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), strengthening confidence-building measures and advancing the gradual normalization of bilateral ties.


India, China push for settlement of border dispute in 'long-term' interests

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