There is no easily identifiable off-ramp for Beijing and Manila on the Second Thomas Shoal, Douglas Paal, unofficial US representative to Taipei from 2002 to 2006, tells the Post.
The Chinese foreign ministry has deplored Secretary of State Antony Blinken’s call for reinstatement of Taipei’s observer status at this year’s meeting.
Central government authorities urge emergency officials to ‘strengthen’ prevention measures after deadly highway collapse.
Controversy follows earlier online debate over rules governing ‘bed curtains’ for privacy in shared rooms and smoking and alcohol on campus.
No aircraft were visible on the carrier’s deck in official images and videos, with testing of its electromagnetic launch catapults expected in later trials.
Central Asian region faces ‘complex’ security situation, Chinese defence minister says in meeting with Kazakh president in Astana.
The main rainbands moved to the southern coast a day after floods further north killed at least four people and displaced tens of thousands of residents
Two empty buildings collapsed after two quakes, at magnitudes of 6.0 and 6.3, were felt early on Tuesday morning.
Ten remain missing in hard-hit cities of Qingyuan and Shaoguan as rescuers race to save trapped residents after intense rain brings water levels above 50-year highs in parts of Bei River, a tributary of the Pearl River.
PLA Daily warns that a deal between the US military and a new SpaceX unit poses huge security challenges for ‘other countries’.
The call between Dong Jun and Lloyd Austin comes after a series of clashes between the Chinese coastguard and the Philippines, a US ally.
A new Japanese regiment equipped with advanced anti-ship missiles was established in the strategically vital Ryukyu island chain last month.
Russian official’s comments on integrating belt and road with Eurasian bloc signal fresh interest in Chinese strategy Moscow once viewed as a challenge to its dominance.
The PLA said the war in its neighbour’s northern region ‘seriously threatened’ security and stability as well as residents’ safety in both countries.
Jakarta and Beijing pledge to strengthen joint drills as Indonesian president-elect Prabowo Subianto meets Chinese defence chief Dong Jun during his first overseas trip since winning his country’s election.
The announcement of the drill in Yunnan province follows a similar exercise held in November as rebel groups began a major offensive against the junta.
Panel discussion at Boao Forum in Hainan hears there is widespread belief in the industry that China is lagging behind on generative AI
Head of country’s legislature says region should resist ‘bloc confrontation’, calls for unity and independence amid ‘serious challenges’.
Hu Bo, director of a Beijing-based think tank, warns that drones being operated from the other side of the world increase the risk of pilot error.
Top spy agency urges Chinese citizens to step up cybersecurity as attacks by overseas agencies have been ‘rampant’ in recent years.
Eastern naval and coastguard units practise responses to an attack on a flotilla amid tensions in the East China Sea and the Taiwan Strait.
Top cyber office has kicked off a new campaign to ‘clean up’ the internet, targeting content that spreads ‘rumours’.
Two dead, two missing after six people were thrown into the sea by large waves. Rescue boats from both sides of the Taiwan Strait responded.
Cities and provinces answer public security chief’s call to modernise local policing through innovation.
Top advisory body has accepted his proposal on ‘working overtime online’ and talks with government agencies on the matter are imminent, China’s trade union federation chief Lyu Guoquan says.
Premier Li Qiang says Beijing will help unity ‘between the military and the government, and between the military and the people’.
Peking University professor Jia Qingguo raises concerns to top advisory body about ‘overly stringent’ restrictions on Chinese academics and retired officials and proposes allowing more non-governmental exchanges to help Beijing boost its image.
Update on NPC sidelines by PLA Navy admiral and political overseer Yuan Huazhi represents first official confirmation of Beijing’s efforts to build a fourth aircraft carrier.
Li calls on top legislature to oppose ‘Taiwan independence’ and ‘separatism’ during annual government report as independence-leaning William Lai Ching-te awaits inauguration as island’s president.
Thousands of Chinese political elite and lawmakers will attend meetings of the top political advisory body and legislature. The premier’s work report, foreign minister’s press conference and president’s speech are among the events to watch.
