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Government
China Conducts Largest-Ever Live-Fire Drill Around Taiwan
DID Press: China’s military conducted a 10-hour live-fire exercise on the second day of its largest-ever drills around Taiwan, aiming to quickly sever Taiwan’s connections with foreign supporters in the event of a conflict. Reuters reported that the exercise took…
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Government
China Launches “Just Mission 2025” Military Drills around Taiwan
DID Press: Forces of the Eastern Theater Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) on Monday launched a military exercise titled “Just Mission 2025” in areas surrounding Taiwan. The drills include naval, air and missile operations in the Taiwan…
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Economy & Development
Pentagon: China Now Capable of Threatening US Across All Domains
DID Press: US Department of War’s annual report on China’s military power says Beijing’s layered and long-term military expansion has increasingly heightened US vulnerabilities, warning that China is now capable of directly threatening the security of the American homeland. According…
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Economy & Development
Iran, China Reach Agreement on Purchase of J-10 Fighter Jets
DID Press: Iran and China have reached an agreement on the purchase of 30 to 40 J-10 fighter jets following extensive and intensive negotiations, according to reports. Based on credible unofficial sources, talks between Tehran and Beijing over the acquisition…
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Afghanistan
China, Tajikistan Boost Military Cooperation over Security Concerns
DID Press: Following recent attacks targeting Chinese personnel in Tajikistan, the two countries have decided to strengthen their security and military cooperation to counter border threats. The attacks, carried out from Afghan territory, resulted in at least five deaths, including…
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Economy & Development
Why India Failed to Build Middle Class Like China
DID Press: India and China have followed strikingly different growth trajectories, Half a century after integrating into the global economy. China succeeded in lifting hundreds of millions into the middle class, while India remains mired in structural inequality and weak…
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Government
China Condemns US Pressure on Venezuela as “Unilateral Bullying”
DID Press: As Washington steps up political and economic pressure on Caracas, China has voiced strong opposition to what it calls “unilateral bullying,” reaffirming its support for Venezuela’s sovereignty and political independence—a stance highlighting the deepening diplomatic rift between Beijing…
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Economy
Lavrov: EU Should Not Rely on US as Washington Focuses on Containing China
DID Press: Russia’s FM sharply criticized the European Union, saying Brussels has become one of the main threats to the global order and should not rely on sustained U.S. support, as Washington’s strategic focus is on containing China. Sergey Lavrov…
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Economy & Development
China, Saudi Arabia Agree to Closer Regional and Global Coordination
DID Press: China and Saudi Arabia agreed to enhance coordination and communication on regional and international affairs, as Beijing intensifies diplomatic engagement in the Middle East amid rising global protectionism and unilateralism. During his visit to the region, Chinese Foreign…
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Economy & Development
Pentagon Signals Shift From American Idealism to ‘Hard Realism’
DID Press: US Secretary of War Pete Hegseth declared at the Reagan War Forum that the era of “utopian idealism” in American foreign policy has ended, and Washington will now pursue a pragmatic, interest-driven, and results-oriented approach. In an analysis,…
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