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US F-35 and Seahawk crash in South China Sea

In a dramatic incident over contested waters, a US F-35 fighter jet and MH-60 Seahawk helicopter have crashed into the South China Sea, triggering an urgent international recovery mission amid rising regional tensions.

Trump's 500-Ship Navy Plan to Counter China

Former President Donald Trump is reportedly planning a massive naval expansion to challenge China's maritime dominance, reviving his 'Battle Force 2045' vision with a new 'Golden Fleet' of up to 500 ships.

Australian PM faces crisis as RAAF intercepts Chinese jet

Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confronts a major international crisis after a Royal Australian Air Force patrol intercepted a Chinese military aircraft in contested airspace, sparking urgent diplomatic talks.

Chinese fighter intercepts Australian minister's plane

A Royal Australian Air Force plane carrying Deputy Prime Minister Richard Marles was intercepted by a Chinese J-16 fighter in a dangerous manoeuvre over the South China Sea, raising serious safety concerns.

China arrests pastor Jin Mingri in Zion Church crackdown

Exclusive investigation reveals Chinese authorities' intensified crackdown on underground Christian churches, with prominent pastor Jin Mingri facing serious charges amid growing religious persecution concerns.

British teacher accused of spying in China

An English teacher and travel blogger's love affair with China has ended in dramatic fashion after being arrested on espionage charges, highlighting the perilous landscape for foreign content creators in the country.

China Blocks ChatGPT in Latest AI Crackdown

China intensifies its internet controls by blocking OpenAI's ChatGPT amid growing concerns about AI regulation and technological sovereignty. Discover what this means for the global AI landscape.

Typhoon Matmo batters Southern China

Typhoon Matmo has slammed into southern China with devastating force, triggering mass evacuations, widespread power outages and severe flooding across Guangdong province and Hong Kong.

PM and Security Chief in China Spy Scandal Crisis

Explosive revelations rock Whitehall as Prime Minister and National Security Advisor accused of contempt towards China following major spy scandal investigation. Exclusive details on the diplomatic firestorm.

Starmer faces China mega-embassy dilemma in London

Keir Starmer's government faces a complex diplomatic standoff as China pushes forward with plans for Europe's largest embassy complex in London, testing Britain's foreign policy balancing act between security concerns and international relations.

Prabowo Vows Friendship with China, Signals Policy Shift

In a landmark visit to Beijing, Indonesian Defence Minister Prabowo Subianto signals a potential strategic shift, vowing to uphold a 'non-aligned' foreign policy and prioritise China ties, a move that could reshape regional power dynamics.

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