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Chinese President Xi Jinping has hailed his country’s technological progress in areas such as artificial intelligence and semiconductors

Previously secret cabinet documents shed new light on the defence and national security decisions made by the Howard government, 20 years ago.

Beijing defends live-fire exercises as necessary, while allies warn of rising risks in the Taiwan Strait

Factory activity expanded in December for the first time since early 2025, offering a tentative boost for the world’s second-largest economy after months of weak demand.

A massive Hong Kong apartment fire in November killed at least 161 people

The old and nuanced art of Peking opera is working hard to flourish in an era of digital entertainment and incessant screens

2026 promises to be an exciting year for space missions. From the ‘year of the Moon’ to discovering ‘the history of the entire solar system,’ here is what to look out for.

Surveys show that Chinese factory activity expanded for the first time in eight months in December, as orders picked up ahead of holidays and builders rushed to finish projects

India is rapidly emerging as a significant player in South Africa’s automotive market. In 2025, nearly half of all cars sold in the country had a direct or indirect connection to India. This includes vehicles from Indian brands as well as cars manufactured in Indian factories for global automakers. The…