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China, Russia Push Forward Joint Heavy-Lift Helicopter Project 

Russia and China have advanced a long-planned joint project to develop a next-generation heavy-lift helicopter.

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Taiwan Coast Guard Says Deploys Vessels in Response to China Operation

Taiwan's coast guard said Sunday it has deployed vessels "to respond appropriately" to a Chinese operation in waters east of the island democracy, which it said "violates international law."

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Chinese Military-Linked Institutions Seek NVIDIA AI Chips: Report

Chinese universities and research institutions linked to the country’s defense sector are seeking access to NVIDIA’s advanced AI processors, according to procurement records reviewed by The Japan Times.

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Solomons PM Says to Review Secretive Security Pact With China

New Solomon Islands Prime Minister Matthew Wale said he would be reviewing a secretive 2022 security pact with Beijing, which rattled Canberra and Washington by opening the door to Chinese forces in the South Pacific.

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Sat Images Expose China’s Massive Desert Network to Bolster Nuclear Deterrent

Satellite imagery has revealed that China is building a network of launch pads, bunkers, and communications hubs near its Hami nuclear missile silo field in Xinjiang, a move analysts say could strengthen Beijing’s ability to carry out a retaliatory nuclear strike.

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Japan Defense Chief Takes Swipe at China at Security Meet

Japan's defense minister took a veiled swipe at China on Sunday, pledging to keep strengthening the military despite Beijing's criticism of Tokyo's increasingly muscular security stance.

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Pentagon Chief Hits Measured Tone on China at Asia Defense Meet

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth struck a comparatively soft tone towards China at a major defense forum on Saturday, saying there was "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up but the US sought a "respectful" regional balance.

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China Leaders Skip Asia Defense Summit Headlined by US

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth is the headline speaker at Asia's premier defense summit opening Friday, but China's top officials aren't expected despite weighty questions like Taiwan and the war in Iran.

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Japan, Philippines to Discuss Intelligence Sharing: Takaichi

The Philippines and Japan agreed on Thursday to negotiate an intelligence sharing agreement, as the two nations draw closer under the increasing shadow of China's naval ambitions.

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China Issues New Rules to Keep Senior Military Officials in Check

China has issued new measures to enforce discipline for top military officials, the latest push in President Xi Jinping's years-long effort to purge corruption from the armed forces.

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