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China Holds Air-Sea Drill Near Scarborough Shoal After Fresh Maritime Tensions

China conducted an air-sea military exercise near Scarborough Shoal on Sunday, according to Bloomberg reporting, underscoring Beijing’s determination to assert control in one of the South China Sea’s most contested flashpoints. The drill comes after a recent confrontation at the disputed shoal and adds pressure on already fraught China-Philippines ties, with Manila yet to confirm the reported activity.

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National Governance & Policy8h ago

China's Local Governments Race to Turn AI Video Into a New Industrial Engine

China is rapidly transforming AI-generated video from a niche creative tool into a state-backed industry, with cities from Shenzhen to Beijing offering subsidies, cheap rent and computing support to lure filmmakers and startups. The push mirrors Beijing's broader industrial policy model, but early signs of overcapacity and falling prices suggest the sector may soon face the same pressures that have hit other heavily subsidized industries.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace9h ago

China Seen as the Missing AI Piece for Investors Seeking Broader Exposure

Investors trying to increase their exposure to artificial intelligence may need to look beyond broad emerging-market funds and toward China, according to Matthews Asia portfolio manager Andrew Mattock. He argues that standard EM products leave out a meaningful share of the AI opportunity, while China-focused strategies offer more direct access to the companies driving the theme.

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World Politics & DiplomacySept 26, 2026

USS Stout Sets Sail from Norfolk, Embarking on Strategic Deployment

The USS Stout has departed Naval Station Norfolk for deployment operations after extensive training and maintenance. This mission underscores the U.S. Navy's commitment to global maritime security amidst rising geopolitical tensions.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceSept 26, 2026

Air Force and Okinawa Officials Conduct Joint Tsunami Evacuation Drill

On September 26, 2026, the U.S. Air Force's 18th Wing and local government officials in Okinawa executed a comprehensive tsunami evacuation drill at Kadena Air Base, enhancing preparedness for natural disasters in the region. This exercise underscores the importance of collaboration between military and civilian agencies in ensuring the safety of local populations.

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Defence, Intelligence & AerospaceSept 26, 2026

'We've Got Their Back,' Hegseth Tells Parents of Enlistees in Texas

In a heartfelt ceremony in Austin, Texas, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth swore in a new class of military recruits, assuring their families of the government's commitment to their safety and well-being. Hegseth emphasized the importance of supporting America's warfighters as global tensions rise.

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Bloomberg(1)Philippine Coast Guard(1)Scarborough Shoal(1)Philippines(1)