PoliticsGeopolitics
China Rejects South China Sea Ruling at Hong Kong Dialogue
China held a security roundtable in Hong Kong and released a new rebuttal report on the 10th anniversary of the 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling.
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MilitaryGeopolitics
China-Russia 'Maritime Joint-2026' Naval Exercise Concludes
China and Russia wrap up the 12th Joint Sea naval exercise in Qingdao, featuring first-ever joint submarine operations and a transition to Pacific patrols.
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InternationalGeopolitics
Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz; US Launches Fresh Strikes
Iran's Revolutionary Guards close the Strait of Hormuz after firing on a vessel, prompting a third round of US strikes on 140 Iranian military sites.
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PoliticsGeopolitics
South China Sea Tensions Surge on Arbitration Anniversary
On the 10th anniversary of the 2016 ruling, China reaffirms South China Sea sovereignty claims as the Philippines and 13 allies back the award.
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MilitaryGeopolitics
China and Russia Hold Joint Naval Air Defense Drills
Chinese and Russian navies held air defense drills in the Yellow Sea as part of Maritime Joint-2026, deepening military cooperation amid regional tensions.
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Military & DefenseGeopolitics
China Tests Submarine-Launched ICBM in Pacific Milestone
China conducted its first SLBM test into the Pacific, launching a JL-3 missile from a nuclear submarine in a milestone for its nuclear deterrent.
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Defense & MilitaryGeopolitics
China Shows Naval Strength in Hong Kong, Promotes Generals
China held a navy open day in Hong Kong, promoted two generals, and began routine coast guard patrols east of Taiwan.
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InternationalGeopolitics
Oman Proposes Hormuz Fee Plan After US-Iran War
Oman proposes maritime service fees for Strait of Hormuz transit, backed by Iran but opposed by the US, as the 60-day MOU toll-free window ticks down.
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MilitaryGeopolitics
China, Russia Hold 11th Joint Strategic Air Patrol
China and Russia held their 11th joint air patrol over the Sea of Japan, East China Sea, and western Pacific, prompting South Korea to scramble jets.
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International TradeGeopolitics
China Tightens Rare Earth Grip on US Firms in Trade War
China hits 10 US firms with export controls, targeting rare earth miners in retaliation for Pentagon's expanded military blacklist.
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Military & DefenseGeopolitics
China Tests First ICBM in 44 Years, Strategic Power Play
China conducted its first public ICBM test in 44 years, launching a DF-31AG missile into the Pacific in a strategic signal to the US and allies.
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International EnergyGeopolitics
China's Oil Stockpiles Give It Unrivaled Leverage in Crisis
China's 1.4 billion barrels of strategic oil reserves exceed all IEA members combined, giving Beijing a decisive edge in the Strait of Hormuz crisis.
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EconomyGeopolitics
Oil Prices Surge Past $95 After New US Strikes on Iran
Brent crude surges above $95 after second day of US strikes on Iran. Strait of Hormuz blockade, Belgian fuel impact, and global inflation fears explained.
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DefenseGeopolitics
China Halts Ammo Supply to Belgian Arms Maker FN Herstal
China halts nitrocellulose exports to Belgian arms maker FN Herstal, threatening ammunition output and exposing Europe's defense supply chain risk.
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DefenseGeopolitics
China Halts Ammo Exports to FN Herstal, Triggering Crisis
China halts nitrocellulose exports to Belgian arms maker FN Herstal, threatening NATO ammunition supply chains and European defense.
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MilitaryGeopolitics
China Tracks Dutch Warship Through Taiwan Strait
PLA tracked the Dutch frigate HNLMS De Ruyter through the Taiwan Strait after a confrontation near the Paracel Islands involving electronic warfare.
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Economy & TradeGeopolitics
China Cracks Down on Rare Earth and Graphite Smuggling
Beijing penalizes 11 companies for illegal rare earth and graphite exports and launches an anti-smuggling task force in a major enforcement push.
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EconomyGeopolitics
SCO Fast-Tracks Plans for New Bank to Rival Western Lenders
The SCO accelerates plans for a development bank to rival the IMF and World Bank, signaling a push to reshape global financial architecture.
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DefenseGeopolitics
Belgian Minehunter Departs for Strait of Hormuz Mission
Belgium deploys minehunter BNS Primula toward the Strait of Hormuz, joining NATO forces to secure one of the world's most vital waterways.
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InternationalGeopolitics
US and Iran Near Deal to Reopen Strait of Hormuz
The US and Iran have largely negotiated a framework to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, ending a three-month blockade that disrupted global energy markets.
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