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China-Russia Joint Sea-2026 drills off Qingdao deepen Pacific military alignment
China and Russia will begin Joint Sea-2026 near Qingdao before a Pacific patrol, deepening naval coordination watched across the Indo-Pacific.
July 5, 2026
Taiwan revives anti-communist military classes as China deploys record naval force
Taiwan has revived anti-communist military classes as Taipei tracks more than 110 Chinese ships and warns of infiltration and maritime pressure.
July 5, 2026
Tesla (TSLA) falls 7.5% despite record Q2 deliveries as margins face July test
Tesla delivered 480,126 vehicles and lost 7.5%. July earnings must show whether record volumes can fund its US$25bn AI and robotaxi bet.
July 5, 2026
Taiwan plans $6.6bn drone shield as US presses faster deterrence against China
Taiwan cannot match China platform for platform. Its answer is a $6.6bn network of aerial and maritime drones built for mass deterrence.
July 4, 2026
Johnson Matthey (LSE: JMAT) shares rise as China clears £1.3bn Honeywell catalyst sale
China’s approval removes the final condition from Johnson Matthey’s Catalyst Technologies disposal, bringing a £1 billion shareholder return and a more focused industrial portfolio closer to completion.
July 3, 2026
China ethnic unity law alarms EU and US over overseas reach and minority rights
China says its ethnic unity law protects sovereignty. The EU and US fear it could extend political pressure beyond China’s borders.
July 3, 2026
Why China’s ethnic unity law could deepen fears over minority assimilation
China’s ethnic unity law raises fears over minority assimilation, Mandarin education, overseas enforcement and Xi Jinping’s control agenda.
July 1, 2026
Afghanistan strikes inside Pakistan after deadly raids revive border-war fears
Afghanistan says it struck Islamic State sites inside Pakistan after Pakistani raids killed 28 civilians, renewing fears of a wider border war.
July 1, 2026
Myanmar moves to restart China-backed Myitsone Dam despite Kachin opposition
Myanmar plans to restart the China-backed Myitsone Dam, reviving disputes over electricity exports, Kachin opposition and earthquake risks.
July 1, 2026
Secret China training of Russian troops raises new questions over Beijing’s Ukraine role
China says it is neutral on Ukraine. Secret training for Russian troops now forces Europe to reconsider where military cooperation ends.
July 1, 2026