China is pushing chipmakers to ensure at least half of their equipment for adding new capacity is made domestically, sources have told Reuters, making the mandate one of Beijing’s most significant moves so far to cut purchases of foreign technology and build a self-sufficient semiconductor supply chain.

China Now Requires Chipmakers to Use At Least 50% Local Equipment

China has launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, signaling heightened tensions in the region. Beijing has announced major war games, showcasing its military capabilities and readiness. Stay updated on the latest developments in Asia-Pacific security and geopolitical dynamics.

China Launches Largest War Games Around Taiwan: Drills That Feel Too Real

After years of rapid expansion fuelled by state subsidies and aggressive price cuts, dozens of chinese EV makers now face a tough reality. Mergers, consolidation or shutdown could be the central theme for the industry in 2026. Cash is drying up, government support is fading, and only a handful of big players are still making money.

China EV Makers Face Shutdowns Threat in 2026

Taiwan Deploys ‘Explosive Barrels’ as China Stages Massive Drills


China’s Eastern Theater Command PLA executed day two of "Justice Mission 2025" exercises around Taiwan, deploying destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers, amphibious ships, UAVs, and long-range rockets for sea-air coordination, precision strikes, blockade simulations, anti-air/submarine ops, and port seizure drills north, south, and east of the island. Officers confirmed full combat readiness, high-precision hits on maritime targets, and unbreakable resolve to defend sovereignty amid heightened cross-strait tensions.

China’s PLA Conducts Day 2 Live-Fire Drills Around Taiwan Island

After years of rapid expansion fuelled by state subsidies and aggressive price cuts, dozens of Chinese EV makers now face a tough reality. Mergers, consolidation or shutdown could be the central theme for the industry in 2026. Cash is drying up, government support is waning, and only a handful of major players are still generating profits.


EV subsidies ended in 2022; local support fades by 2025 

China’s trade surplus has hit a record high, surpassing 1 trillion dollars in the first eleven months of 2025. This is nearly double the level a decade ago.

China’s Export Boom Tests Global Economic Balance 

Chinese MASSIVE War Drills Shake The Taiwan Strait

China on Monday condemned the demolition of a monument honoring the Chinese community in Panama, the latest development as the Trump administration pushes for the Central American nation to distance itself from Beijing.

Panama’s president echoed the condemnation, blaming local authorities and pledging that the monument would be rebuilt.

Chinese Monument Demolished in Panama, China Calls For Investigation

China has launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, mobilising its army, navy, air force and rocket units in a dramatic escalation of pressure on the self-ruled island.
Beijing says the drills, dubbed Justice Mission 2025, are aimed at testing combat readiness, including potential blockades of key ports and critical areas.
Taipei has condemned the exercises as military intimidation, saying it remains on full alert and will take concrete steps to defend democracy and freedom. The show of force comes after fresh U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, drawing warnings from China against what it calls “external interference.”

China Encircles Taiwan in Massive War Games, Mobilises Army, Navy & Rocket Forces

China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation".
Taiwan said it had detected 89 Chinese military aircraft near its shores on Monday, the highest number in a single day since October 2024. It also said it had detected 28 warships and coastguard vessels.


Fighter jets swarm Taiwan skies in show of force, taiwan govt condemns drills, mobilises troops 

China launched live-fire drills around Taiwan on Monday that it said would simulate a blockade of the self-ruled island's key ports, prompting Taipei to condemn Beijing's "military intimidation".
Taiwan said it had detected 89 Chinese military aircraft near its shores on Monday, the highest number in a single day since October 2024. It also said it had detected 28 warships and coastguard vessels.

Chinese hypersonic missiles, jets, bombers, warships, Taiwan fears drills today, war tomorrow?

China has launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, signaling heightened tensions in the region. Beijing has announced major war games, showcasing its military capabilities and readiness

China-Taiwan Tensions: PLA Eastern Theater Command Conducts Joint Drills Around Taiwan

China has launched large-scale military exercises around Taiwan, signaling heightened tensions in the region. Beijing has announced major war games, showcasing its military capabilities and readiness. Stay updated on the latest developments in Asia-Pacific security and geopolitical dynamics.


Missiles, jets, warning shots: War drills shake the Taiwan Strait 

China deploys destroyers, frigates, fighters, bombers & drones ahead of 'Justice Mission 2025' 

Japan's tourism industry is facing a major hit due to rising tensions with China. Following controversial remarks by Japan's Prime Minister, China has imposed restrictions on tourism, drastically cutting Chinese group tours to Japan. 


Chinese group tours to Japan cut after PM comments

China has reached a new stage in its economic development, with much greater innovation capabilities in its universities and domestic companies—and on many innovation indicators, China now leads the United States.


China rethinks growth model for 2026-30, China plans air-space-land-sea network by 2030

China-Taiwan tensions: Pentagon report says China preparing to fight & defeat Taiwan by 2027 

The global nuclear arms race enters a dangerous phase as China expands its plutonium pit production and high-explosive capabilities. Experts warn this escalation could heighten geopolitical tensions and alter global security dynamics. Stay informed on the latest developments in nuclear weapons and international security.


China expands nuclear arsenal: Satellites reveal Beijing's plutonium pit and explosive production 

China-Taiwan tensions: Taipei condemns Beijing's military intimidation

China-Taiwan Tension: Beijing Holds Major Military Drills Near Taiwan, Raising Security Tensions 

China’s 15th five-year plan will shape the direction of the world’s second-largest economy. The framework, released in october and set for formal approval in march 2026, signals a decisive shift in priorities.

China: 16,000-Word Plan Maps China’s Economic Strategy

 A warship of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy on Thursday rendered humanitarian assistance to a Philippine fisherman in distress in the South China Sea, providing food and water and notifying a nearby Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) vessel for follow-up assistance, according to videos and photos obtained by the Global Times from relevant authorities.

Chinese Navy Warship Rescues Philippine Fisherman in South China Sea

China Launches Fengyun-4 03 Satellite in Long March Mission

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