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Twelve killed in residential fire in southern China, Xinhua reports

The incident comes as the death toll from Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades climbed to 160 on Tuesday.

Hong Kong, December 07, the city's deadliest fire in decades
Chinese military personnel in a hi-tech government hacking room (illustrative)

China using cyber weapons to instill societal havoc, chaos across US and West - CISA official

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks to the media after a telephone call with US President Donald Trump, at her official residence in Tokyo, Japan, November 25, 2025.

Japan threatening China militarily, Chinese FM claims to German counterpart

Chinese Traders Key to Next Gold Surge

Chinese Traders Key to Next Gold Surge


Trump's equity stake plan doesn't apply to 'legacy defense contractors', Boeing says

Steve Parker, Chief Executive Officer of Boeing Defense, Space & Security, pointed to Boeing's recent investment of billions in St. Louis, Missouri, where the company makes fighter jets.

Loyal Wingman drone from Boeing supporting fighters in 3D illustration.

How the Philippines turned tech and truth into weapons – and why Israel should care - opinion

The genius of the Philippine strategy lies in converting military asymmetry into cognitive superiority. They cannot out-gun the Chinese Navy, but they can out-truth them.

Filipino troops watch members of the U.S. Army National Guard demonstrate their rappelling skills during the Urban Search and Rescue activity of the 2016 RP-US Balikatan joint military exercises in Camp Capinpin in Tanay, Rizal east of Manila

Chinese jets directed fire-control radar at Japanese aircraft, Japan says

The Chinese J-15 jets involved in the two incidents were launched from China's Liaoning aircraft carrier, which was maneuvering south of the Okinawan islands along with three missile destroyers.

J-10 fighter jets of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Air Force's Bayi aerobatic team release colored smoke during a flypast rehearsal ahead of military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China August 24, 2025.

Taiwan, Japan voice concern over largest Chinese maritime show of force to date

Reuters reported on Thursday that China was deploying a large number of naval and coast guard ships across East Asian waters, its largest maritime show of force to date.

Taiwanese reservists take part in a pre-combat training during Taiwan's annual Han Kuang military exercise in Taoyuan, Taiwan July 11, 2025

US senators unveil bill to prevent easing of curbs on Nvidia chip sales to China

"Denying Beijing access to (the best American) AI chips is essential to our national security," Republican Senator Pete Ricketts said in a statement.

 An NVIDIA logo appears in this illustration taken August 25, 2025.

Archaeologists find record-size Ming Dynasty cannon at Great Wall of China

Chinese archaeologists uncovered the largest Ming Dynasty cannon ever found during excavations at the Great Wall’s Jiankou section, alongside rare artifacts and ancient structures.

A Chinese flag flies with tourists hiking along the Great Wall, near Beijing, China, November 10, 2025; illustrative.

Police comb aftermath of fire-ravaged Hong Kong apartments, death toll at 151

Eleven people have been arrested in the probe into Hong Kong's massive fire, investigating possible corruption and the use of unsafe materials in the Wang Fuk Court renovations.

Police officers carry the body of a victim recovered from a fire-damaged residential block at Wang Fuk Court housing complex following a deadly fire, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, December 1, 2025.

Humanoid robot breaks record with 100 km. journey, cracks joke at finish line

Only six months ago, the first robot vs. human marathon was held in Beijing, China, where the robots lost by over an hour and a half.

An AgiBot humanoid robot waves its hand at a China Yongda Automobiles Services Holdings Ltd. car dealership, in Shanghai, China, April 8, 2025.

Anger simmers over Hong Kong deadly blaze as Beijing warns against 'disruption'

A deadly Hong Kong high-rise fire has killed 128, left 150 missing, and led to 11 arrests amid anger over faulty fire alarms, unsafe renovations, and calls for government accountability.

Police officers carry bodies recovered from a fire-damaged residential block at Wang Fuk Court housing estate following a deadly fire on Wednesday, in Tai Po, Hong Kong, China, November 30, 2025.

US asks Lebanon to return undetonated GBU-39 bomb, fearing it could reach Russia, China - report

The GBU-39 is a glide bomb manufactured by Boeing. Once launched, it deploys wings and can glide up to 110 km, despite lacking its own engine.

 National Advanced Surface-to-Air Missile System (NASAMS)

Three Chinese citizens killed in Tajikistan by grenade-carrying drone from Afghanistan

One other Chinese national was wounded in the attack, which took place on Wednesday evening in Tajikistan's southwestern Khatlon province.

Tajikistan and China flags.