China has placed stronger export control rules and supply chain security at the centre of its economic strategy for 2026, as policymakers seek to protect national interests amid intensifying geopolitical tensions and external pressure. The renewed focus reflects Beijing’s assessment that economic resilience
Europe’s most serious security challenge comes not from Russia but from its own internal divisions and misjudgements, according to Cui Tiankai, one of China’s most senior and experienced diplomats. Cui argued that European leaders have incorrectly identified Moscow as their primary threat, while
Alibaba’s Qwen family of artificial intelligence models has surpassed 700 million downloads globally, marking a major milestone in the rapid adoption of open source AI systems and reinforcing China’s growing influence in the global AI ecosystem. The models, developed by Alibaba Cloud, have
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he may block ExxonMobil from investing in Venezuela’s oil sector after a high profile meeting last week in which the company’s chief executive described the South American nation as “uninvestable” under current conditions. The comments
Hamas said it will dissolve its current governing structure in the Gaza Strip once a new Palestinian technocratic body assumes administrative control, signalling a potential shift in how the territory is run amid renewed diplomatic efforts to reshape post conflict governance. The group
Japanese companies are increasingly stockpiling rare earth materials as concerns grow over potential supply disruptions from China, prompting Tokyo to raise the issue at a high level meeting of the Group of Seven this week. The move reflects rising anxiety within Japanese industry
Reported discussions between Pakistan and Saudi Arabia over a possible fighter jet deal involving the JF 17 aircraft have drawn attention to the wider strategic implications for China’s defence industry. While no agreement has been confirmed, analysts say that even exploratory talks could
China has unveiled the world’s first dedicated timekeeping software designed specifically for use on the moon, marking a significant step forward in lunar exploration and space navigation. The system, developed by Chinese researchers, aims to solve a long standing challenge in deep space
Chinese state media has begun reframing futuristic space and air combat aircraft, once viewed largely as science fiction, as achievable targets for the country’s long term aerospace development. The shift signals a growing confidence in China’s technological trajectory and its ambition to lead
China has signalled a new push to strengthen its technological self sufficiency by expanding financial and policy support for small but highly innovative companies operating in specialised sectors. The move is part of a broader strategy to upgrade key industries and reduce reliance
