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

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

Chinese President Xi Jinping has made a rare diplomatic visit to North Korea, marking a significant moment in regional geopolitics. The high-profile trip is seen as an effort to strengthen ties between Beijing and Pyongyang amid shifting global alliances and rising tensions in the Korean Peninsula. Discussions are expected to focus on economic cooperation, security concerns, and strategic coordination.


China’s Xi Jinping Makes Rare Diplomatic Visit to North Korea

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

Taiwan is significantly expanding its missile capabilities as it seeks to strengthen deterrence against growing military pressure from China. Reports indicate the island plans to increase its inventory of anti-ship missiles to more than 1,800 by 2029, relying heavily on Harpoon and Hsiung Feng systems. The build-up is designed to improve Taiwan's ability to counter potential blockades or invasion scenarios, reflecting Taipei's broader efforts to enhance self-defence and military readiness.


Taiwan's Missile Shield Expands: Arsenal to Cross 1,800 Amid Rising Tensions With China 

#Gravitas A fresh warning from the Five Eyes intelligence alliance claims Chinese operatives are using fake online recruitment drives to target government officials, military personnel, academics and policy experts across the Western world.   


From London to Washington, Security Chiefs Sound Alarm Over China's Spy Recruitment

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