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Why is China creating a 'nature reserve' in the South China Sea?

China’s decision to establish a nature reserve at Scarborough Shoal has drawn strong condemnation from the Philippines, which sees the move as an attempt to tighten control over disputed waters. While Beijing claims it aims to protect coral reefs, Manila argues it’s a pretext for occupation, adding to tensions in the South China Sea

The legend of Flying Tigers: The Americans who helped China fight Japan in WWII

There might be tensions with the US today, but China has not forgotten a group of American pilots and support crew. They were hired on contract to help the country fight the mighty Japanese in World War II. Known fondly as the Flying Tigers, their descendants have been invited to China’s ‘Victory Day’ parade in Beijing tomorrow

China to display DF-41 at military parade: How does it stack up against India’s BrahMos?

China is set to showcase the DF-41 intercontinental ballistic missile at its September 3 military parade in Beijing, alongside hypersonic weapons and drones. With a range of up to 15,000 km and multiple nuclear warheads, the DF-41 signals Beijing’s growing global reach

Hypersonic missiles, XL undersea vehicles & ‘loyal’ wingman: What China’s massive military parade will look like

China is readying for one of its biggest military parades on September 3 to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s World War II surrender. The country is set to debut many armaments – new anti-ship weapons, uncrewed underwater vehicles, and possibly, in a world first, a combat-ready ‘loyal wingman’ FH-97 stealth drone

The case of Bao Fan, China's star banker released from detention after 2 years

Bao Fan, founder of China Renaissance and one of China’s most influential dealmakers, has been released after over two years in detention. His disappearance in 2023 shocked the business community and rattled markets. While his return has boosted investor sentiment, questions remain over the opaque investigation

Who will be the next Dalai Lama? Who gets to decide?

Ahead of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, he has answered the big question on his succession. He clearly stated that only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, the Office of His Holiness, holds the sole authority to recognise his future reincarnation. So what happens next?

History Today: When the Tiananmen Square massacre marked one of the bloodiest chapters in modern China

One of the bloodiest chapters in the history of modern China was recorded late on June 3 when Chinese troops cracked down on pro-democracy demonstrators in Beijing's Tiananmen Square in 1989. Also on June 3, the pioneering spacewalk by American astronaut Edward H White II in 1965 took place, and there was a terrorist attack on London's iconic bridge in 2017

7 reasons why China may not gamble India ties for Pakistan’s terror agenda

China’s “ironclad” friendship with Pakistan is real, but Beijing may never risk its booming trade and fragile detente with India by openly backing Islamabad’s terror agenda. Here’s why

How did China come to dominate global shipping?

The Donald Trump administration has said it will increase port fees on China-built vessels from October 14. Chinese-built and owned ships will be charged $50 (Rs 4,200) per ton in US port fees. That figure will increase by $30 (Rs 2,500) per year over the next three years. But why is the US making this move? Why is the world worried?

Is China witnessing its Lehman moment as Zhongrong shadow bank that managed $108 bn faces liquidation?

The collapse of the Zhongrong trust in China over heavy losses from real estate and property developer defaults has affected more than 30,000 individuals and over 2,000 institutions, primarily wealthy investors. Some analysts have called it China’s Lehman moment, is it?