Heavy snow and gale-force winds have lashed Shandong province in eastern China, forcing more than 60 international and Chinese vessels to anchor and suspend operations in Longkou port. Local authorities activated emergency response plans, implementing video checks and increasing port patrols to monitor stranded vessels. 

China: Snow, Gale Force Winds Strand 60+ Vessels in Shandong

Taiwan’s President conducted an inspection of the island’s drone operations and combat training, underscoring the nation’s focus on strengthening its defense capabilities amid rising tensions with China.


China-Taiwan: Taiwan President Inspects Drone Operations & Combat Training

The Japan Coast Guard reports a standoff with Chinese vessels in contested waters, heightening regional tensions. Authorities are monitoring the situation closely as both sides navigate maritime boundaries, sovereignty claims, and international security concerns.


China-Japan Tensions: Japan Coast Guard Reports Standoff with Chinese Vessels

There is a new twist in china’s deepening property crisis:
Two of the country’s biggest private real estate data providers have suddenly stopped releasing monthly home-sales numbers... Raising fresh concerns about transparency and the health of asia’s largest property market.
This comes just days after a shock move by major developer china vanke.

China Halts Private Home-Sales Data

#Gravitas A new report reveals that China’s powerful military-industrial sector stumbled last year, even as the arms business, on the contrary, surged across the globe.  Corruption purges inside Beijing’s defence structure reportedly disrupted procurement and delayed major weapons contracts. In the process, creating uncertainty around China’s military modernisation.  


China’s Top Arms Makers See Revenues Fall, Buck Global Uptrend

As Chinese military activity intensifies around Taiwan, the island is adopting a new “whole-of-society” defence strategy—inviting civilian companies to support surveillance, logistics, and communications. One airline, Apex Aviation, has converted a light aircraft with U.S.-made radar to help track Chinese warships and feed data to Taiwan’s forces. This video examines why Taiwan is turning to private-sector partners, the legal and security risks, and how companies with no defence background are becoming part of the island’s broader deterrence effort.


Taiwanese Airline Offers Surveillance Flights to Track Chinese Warships

China has launched the Shijian-28 satellite from the Wenchang Spacecraft Launch Site in Hainan province. The spacecraft lifted off at 20:20 Beijing Time aboard a modified Long March-7 carrier rocket and successfully entered its preset orbit, marking the 611th flight mission of the Long March rocket family.​

China Launches Shijian-28 Satellite on Modified Long March-7 from Wenchang

Hezbollah-affiliated scouts lined the streets of Beirut's southern suburbs, waving Lebanese flags as Pope Leo XIV's convoy passed in a symbolic display of “coexistence and national unity.” During his visit, the pontiff called on Lebanese people to choose reconciliation and remain in their crisis-hit, deeply divided country.

Hezbollah Scouts Wave Lebanese Flags as Pope Leo XIV Urges Unity in Beirut

Taiwan plans to procure nearly 50,000 military drones by 2027 to counter rising threats from Beijing. In a bold shift, UAVs will be treated like "bullets"-as fast-moving consumables. The new tender bans Chinese components and spans five drone categories, including combat-ready and surveillance systems.

China-Taiwan Tensions: 2,000 Drones To Form 'Electromagnetic Net'

China’s central bank is sounding the alarm again on virtual currencies, warning of a fresh rise in crypto speculation despite a nationwide ban since 2021.

China Warns Stablecoins Enable Cross-border Illicit Flows

Over two thousand years ago, queen Cleopatra of Egypt may have reached for a simple bath tool to scrub her skin with loofah. A light spongelike gourd which is treasured in ancient Egypt as a symbol of purity and luxury. Today, that same vegetable is at the center of a surprising new scientific breakthrough. Watch this story to find out more.

Chinese Scientists Claim to Reinvent the Loofah for Stealth Warfare

Over two thousand years ago, queen Cleopatra of Egypt may have reached for a simple bath tool to scrub her skin with loofah. A light spongelike gourd which is treasured in ancient Egypt as a symbol of purity and luxury. Today, that same vegetable is at the center of a surprising new scientific breakthrough. Watch this story to find out more.


China has introduced a new 19-point plan to boost domestic consumption.
This comes at a time when retail growth has been soft, and consumers are spending cautiously.
The plan identifies sectors that can grow quickly
And help shift china toward a more demand-driven economy.
Let’s take a look at the details.

 China’s New Plan to Spur Consumption

A Japanese government official has denied a recent report claiming that Donald Trump asked Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi during a phone call to avoid provoking China over Taiwan.


China-Japan tensions: Japan denies report of Trump told PM not to provoke China

China-Japan tensions: Reports suggest Trump told Takaichi to lower volume on Taiwan

China is making a renewed push to boost service consumption by relaxing market access and increasing supply – across sectors such as culture, sports and healthcare – as Beijing doubles down on expanding domestic demand for economic growth.

Beijing Rolls Out 19-Point Plan to Recharge Consumption

China Train Collision Kills 11, Leaves 2 Wounded

China’s property market is facing renewed stress as state-backed developer vanke struggles to reassure investors it can avoid defaults.
Once the nation’s largest builder, vanke is now a bell-wether for broader property woes.


China’s Vanke Faces Worsening Debt Crisis.

India has strongly rejected China’s latest statement regarding Arunachal Pradesh, reaffirming that the state is an integral part of India.


MEA: No amount of denial by the Chinese side will change reality

China has issued a stern warning to the international community, stating it will respond decisively to any foreign intervention in Taiwan. Beijing emphasizes that Taiwan is a core national interest and foreign interference will not be tolerated. This report covers China’s latest statements, military posture, and global reactions.

China Takes Tough Stand on Taiwan, Warns International Community

A Chinese private company claims to be one of the first in the world to mass-produce low-cost hypersonic missiles. A development that, if true, holds far-reaching implications in modern warfare and global security.

China's Low-Cost Hypersonic Missile Enters Mass Production

#Gravitas A Chinese private company claims to be one of the first in the world to mass-produce low-cost hypersonic missiles. A development that, if true, holds far-reaching implications in modern warfare and global security.

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is facing protests after her remarks suggesting Japan could support a military intervention in Taiwan. Critics say the comments risk escalating tensions with China and undermine Japan’s long-standing policies. This video breaks down the controversy, the public backlash, and what Takaichi’s statements mean for Japan’s regional posture.

Takaichi's Remarks On Military Intervention In Taiwan Draws Flak

China warned on Wednesday it would "crush" any foreign attempts to interfere over Taiwan, after Japan announced plans to deploy missiles on an island near democratically-governed Taiwan.

China-Taiwan Conflict: Beijing Says Crush any Foreign Intervention Over Taiwan 

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