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Takaichi’s Gambit: Japan’s Election Win Paves Way for Arms Exports and Regional Frictions
Sanae Takaichi’s decisive electoral victory has unlocked a push to lift Japan’s long-standing ban on lethal weapons exports, signalling a major shift in Tokyo’s postwar defence posture. The change promises economic opportunities for Japan’s defence industry but risks heightening regional tensions and provoking strong responses from China and neighbouring states.
China’s Helicopter Unit Completes First Systematic UN Induction in Abyei
China’s sixth UN peacekeeping helicopter rotation finished a nine-day induction in Abyei led by UNISFA instructors, marking the unit’s first comprehensive training. The exercise aims to professionalize the detachment, improve interoperability with UN forces, and advance Beijing’s role in peacekeeping operations.
A Decade of Duty: How a PLA Brigade Keeps a Fallen Peacekeeper's Memory Alive
Soldiers from a PLA brigade have visited the parents of Shen Liangliang — killed in a 2016 Mali peacekeeping attack and named a People’s Hero in 2019 — every year for ten years, delivering signed flags, albums and domestic comforts. The ritual illustrates how the Chinese military institutionalises care for martyrs’ families to sustain morale, manage risk from overseas deployments, and project a narrative of sacrifice and responsibility.
Why the U.S. Is Dressing Its ‘Aggressors’ as Chinese Fifth‑Gen Fighters
U.S. and U.K. forces used F‑35Bs to simulate Chinese fifth‑generation fighters during a Red Flag exercise at Nellis, part of a broader effort by the reactivated 65th “Invaders” squadron to model J‑20/J‑35 tactics. The practice underscores Washington’s shift to China‑focused high‑end training while highlighting the limits of surrogate aircraft in fully reproducing adversary capabilities.
Southern Theater Air Brigade Sharpens All‑Hours Combat Skills with Cross‑Day‑Night Drills
A Southern Theater Air Force brigade completed continuous day‑to‑night flight drills incorporating multiple aircraft types, complex weather effects and night intercept missions. The exercise tested instrument and night‑vision capabilities, maintenance turnarounds and data‑driven debriefs to enhance all‑hours operational readiness.
Paying for Piety: UU Delivery Withdraws '999‑Yuan Kowtow' Service After Ethics Outcry
A Chinese delivery app, UU Paotui, briefly offered a 999‑yuan service in which riders would perform three kowtows on behalf of customers, provoking public outrage and rapid removal. The incident highlights the commercialisation of intimate, symbolic labour in the gig economy and the reputational and regulatory risks that follow when platforms monetise cultural practices.
SMIC Posts Healthy 2025 Profit Gain as Chinese Foundry Doubles Down on Capacity — but Growth Outlook Is Cautious
SMIC reported a 2025 revenue increase of about 16% and a 36% rise in net profit, driven by higher wafer shipments, improved utilisation and a better product mix. The firm spent $8.1 billion on capital expenditure in 2025 and guided for flat first‑quarter sales and an 18–20% gross margin, while forecasting full‑year growth above its peers and capex roughly unchanged.
Empty Talks, Immediate Pressure: How a Failed US–Iran Meeting Exposed a Wider Geo‑Strategic Game
A recent round of US–Iran talks ended without agreement, and Washington immediately escalated economic pressure while Tehran moved to shore up ties with China and Russia. Deep divides over negotiation scope, nuclear baselines, and mutual distrust make a quick resolution unlikely and favour a prolonged strategic contest.
Supersonic Reach: How the J‑15 Armed with YJ‑15 Sharpens China’s Carrier Strike
A photo of a J‑15 fighter carrying the new YJ‑15 supersonic anti‑ship missile signals a meaningful upgrade in China’s carrier‑borne strike reach. With a lighter air‑launch design and a claimed range near 800 km, the missile extends PLA Navy standoff attack options, complicating regional defence planning even as it remains one element of a broader targeting and sensor ecosystem.
Across 76 Years: Navy Unit Reunites Two Chosin Veterans, Turning Memory into Mission
PLA naval personnel visited two elderly veterans of the 1950 Chosin Reservoir battle in Shandong ahead of the Lunar New Year, using filmed footage to reintroduce comrades separated by 76 years and poor health. The visits combined veteran welfare, patriotic education, and a symbolic reaffirmation of continuity between wartime sacrifice and the present military.
CATL Raises RMB5 Billion in Low‑Cost Green Bonds to Fuel Battery R&D Push
CATL has issued RMB5 billion of green technology innovation bonds at a 1.7% coupon, with proceeds received in early February 2026. The low‑cost, 3+2 year funding reflects strong investor demand for green paper and will support the company's R&D and capacity expansion in next‑generation battery technologies.
Tea, Dumplings and Letters: How China Sends the New Year to Its Frontier Troops
Ahead of the Lunar New Year, Chinese cities and civic groups shipped regional foods, letters and supplies to border and coastal troops to boost morale and signal civilian support. The campaign blends cultural ritual with practical care, strengthening civil-military ties and demonstrating local administrative capacity to mobilise society for state objectives.