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Beijing and Washington Explore a Working Mechanism to Manage Trade and Investment Frictions
China and the United States discussed creating a working mechanism to promote bilateral trade and investment cooperation, amid talks about tariff levels, possible extensions of tariff‑related arrangements, and mutual economic concerns. Beijing expressed worry about uncertainty from recent US tariff adjustments, while both sides agreed to pursue stability in economic ties.
Japan Takes Delivery of Tomahawks and JSMs, Signalling a New Phase in Its Strike Capability
Japan has taken delivery of US Tomahawk cruise missiles and Norway’s JSM for its F-35As, a notable expansion of its long-range strike options. The move drew criticism from PLA-affiliated Chinese media and highlights Tokyo’s ongoing shift toward counterstrike capabilities amid rising regional tensions.
Taiwan Rhetoric, PLA Flights and a Shifting Calculus: Why One Provocation Matters as Trump Heads to Beijing
Lai Ching‑te’s recent declarations that Taiwan is a country and his provocative remarks about Japan’s colonial past have triggered sharp reactions from Beijing and coincided with a notable uptick in PLA flights and amphibious drills. The developments exacerbate electoral competition in Taiwan and complicate U.S.–China diplomacy at a sensitive moment, raising the risk of miscalculation in the Taiwan Strait.
A 95‑Year‑Old Korean War Veteran Cuts a New Recruit’s Hair — A Viral Moment of Generational Duty
A viral video shows a 95‑year‑old Korean War veteran cutting the hair of a young woman about to enter military service, a gesture lauded online as a passing of duty. The moment underscores how personal stories of veterans are used to humanize the armed forces and shape public attitudes toward military service, especially for women.
China Steps into Afghanistan–Pakistan Border Clash, Urges Restraint and Talks
China says it has been mediating recent military clashes between Afghanistan and Pakistan through phone diplomacy, a shuttle envoy and embassy contacts, urging restraint and a return to negotiations. Beijing frames its role as pragmatic and stabilizing, seeking to prevent escalation that could affect regional security and its own interests.
China and North Korea Restart Passenger Flights — A Modest but Meaningful Rapprochement
China announced the resumption of passenger flights with North Korea on March 16, 2026, framing the move as a way to promote friendly exchanges. While operational details remain scarce, the restart is a symbolic step toward normalization with modest immediate economic impact but wider diplomatic and strategic implications for the region.
Explosions Rock Tehran as Iran Tightens Internal Security and China Delivers Aid
Multiple explosions in Tehran and Karaj activated Iran’s air-defence systems amid a wider information blackout and intensified domestic security operations. Tehran says it dismantled a spy ring that relayed imagery of airstrike sites, while China provided $200,000 in humanitarian aid to victims of a school attack.
China Urges Calm as Trump Seeks a 'Strait of Hormuz' Escort Coalition
China urged immediate de‑escalation after Donald Trump said he was building a multinational escort force for ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Beijing called for all parties to halt military actions, avoided confirming any US request to participate, and signalled a preference for diplomacy while protecting trade and energy interests.
China Launches First Commercial On‑Orbit Compute Node — a Step Toward Edge AI in Space
A Chinese commercial firm launched its first on‑orbit computing "Yaotai" module aboard a Kuaizhou‑11 rocket into a 561 km sun‑synchronous orbit to test space‑based data processing. The experiment points to a broader shift toward edge AI in satellites, with commercial benefits for faster imagery products and strategic implications due to the dual‑use nature of onboard processing.
US Media Declare F‑22/F‑35 Superiority; Beijing Questions Whether 'Combat Experience' Beats Growing Chinese Capability
US commentary celebrating the F‑22 and F‑35’s performance in recent Iran operations has provoked rebuttals from Chinese analysts who say the “experience” argument overstretches the evidence. True superiority in high‑end air combat depends on networks, numbers, sustainment and integrated systems rather than isolated shootdowns against weaker platforms.
Drums, Dragon Dances and Red Sashes: China’s Local Spectacles Behind the 2026 Recruit Send‑Offs
Across several Chinese provinces, elaborate local ceremonies marked the 2026 spring enlistment, combining folk performances, family send‑offs, and patriotic rituals. These spectacles are designed to normalise military service, integrate diverse communities into national narratives and sustain enlistment pipelines for a modernising PLA.
China’s Investment Keeps Limping Forward as Private and Foreign Outlays Stall
China’s January–February fixed-asset investment rose a modest 1.8% year-on-year to RMB 5.27 trillion, driven chiefly by state-led infrastructure, mining and utilities. Private and foreign investment contracted, and regional disparities persist, leaving growth dependent on continued public spending and policy efforts to revive business confidence.