China announced a seven percent boost to its defense budget for 2026 on Thursday as it steadily increases spending to counter ...

A US Navy aircraft has flown through the Taiwan Strait. US officials say it demonstrates the country's commitment to a “free and open Indo-Pacific.” The move comes ahead of a planned meeting between ...

China announced a seven percent increase in its military budget for 2026 - Copyright POOL/AFP Florence Lo China announced a seven percent increase in its military ...

Military band members rehearse before the opening session of the National People's Congress (NPC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on March 5, 2026. [AFP] China announced a seven percent ...