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China says it 'absolutely will not' rule out use of force over Taiwan

A Chinese government spokesperson said that they are "willing to create ample space for peaceful reunification" but "reserve the option to take all necessary measures."

Chinese President Xi Jinping stands in a car to review the troops during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.
CHINA’S PREMIER Li Qiang attends the East Asia Summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Monday. China’s diplomatic evolution in the Middle East reflects a gradual but deliberate broadening of scope and ambition, says the writer.

Beijing watches, Washington acts: The war and China’s quiet diplomacy - opinion

Taiwanese soldiers leave Qingtian Hall, an underground military tunnel built inside Taiwu Mountain in the 1960s, after attending a performance commemorating the Battle of Guningtou, in Kinmen, Taiwan, October 18, 2025

Taiwan president: Israel’s defense strategy a 'valuable model' for Taiwan

A US navy F-18 Super Hornet lands on the flight deck on the USS Nimitz, off the coast of Busan, South Korea, 27 March, 2023

US Navy aircraft carrier USS Nimitz loses helicopter, fighter jet in South China Sea crash


Robot dogs and AI drone swarms: How China could use DeepSeek for an era of war

Chinese military entities are investing in increasingly autonomous battlefield technology

Chinese robot dogs

Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says bombers flew near Taiwan

China sent bombers near Taiwan in a show of force days before the Trump-Xi summit, drawing condemnation from Taipei as intimidation.

A H-6K bomber flies over Tiananmen Square during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025.

Taiwan’s sovereignty belongs to its people, not to China - opinion

Taiwan is committed to safeguarding the peaceful status quo in the Taiwan Strait,and this is the shared interest for everyone who wants to live in peace and prosperity. 

Supporters of Kuomintang (KMT) party attend a rally against the recall campaign ahead of Saturday's vote for lawmakers, in Taipei, Taiwan July 25, 2025.

Israel exploited Assad govt's fall to impose expansionist, destabilizing project, Syrian FM claims

Syrian FM Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani accused Israel of pursuing expansionist goals and said Moscow aided Assad’s regime, as Syria rebuilds ties with China.

Syrian Foreign Minister Asaad Hassan al-Shaibani attends a press conference at the Lebanese foreign ministry, in Beirut, October 10, 2025.

Trump aims to clinch deal with China's Xi during Asia trip

The Republican leader hopes to pile up trade, critical mineral, and ceasefire deals before turning to the toughest challenge, a face-to-face with Xi on Thursday in South Korea.

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with China's President Xi Jinping at the start of their bilateral meeting at the G20 leaders summit in Osaka, Japan, June 29, 2019.

China gains foothold in Gaza Strip through reconstruction revenue - analysis

Beijing can benefit from the significant revenue from the reconstruction of the Gaza Strip estimated to be at around $70 billion

 A general view shows destruction in North Gaza, as seen from Israel, May 27, 2025.

'Israel should respect One China,' Chinese embassy tells 'Post'

“The Taiwan region is an inalienable part of China's territory and the Government of the People's Republic of China is the sole legal government,” the Chinese embassy in Israel told the 'Post'

 Police officers raise Chinese and Hong Kong flags during a ceremony to mark the Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2022.

Cargo plane slides off runway in Hong Kong, killing two airport staff

Two airport security staff were killed when a cargo plane from Dubai skidded off a Hong Kong runway and pushed their patrol car into the sea.

A cargo plane lies partially in the sea after veering off the runway during landing at Hong Kong International Airport in Hong Kong, China, October 20, 2025.

Taiwan opposition party's firebrand new leader pledges peace with China

Former lawmaker Cheng Li-wun, who will take over as leader on November 1, won the election at a time of rising military and political tensions with Beijing.

Supporters of Kuomintang (KMT) party attend a rally against the recall campaign ahead of a vote for lawmakers, in Taipei, Taiwan July 25, 2025.

Wrestling with history: Bringing ancient Chinese martial arts to Israel

In 2023, Josef Levitis founded the Israeli Shuai Jiao Association, which has since joined the European federation.

JOSEF LEVITIS has dedicated himself to practicing and teaching Shuai Jiao, a martial art once known as performative wrestling for ancient Chinese emperors.

Taiwan president unveils 'T-Dome' air defense system to counter China threat

President Lai Ching-te announced Taiwan’s new “T-Dome” air defense system and a boost in defense spending, urging China to renounce force and avoid escalating cross-strait tensions.

 IN RESPONSE to threats posed across the Taiwan Strait, the island has significantly bolstered its defenses. Here, a soldier is seen in front of a Hsiung Feng III mobile missile launcher during Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te’s visit to the base in October.