Critical minerals targeted for deep-sea mining in the region are largely intended for advanced military drones and artificial ...
China's production of advanced missiles rose in 2025 by the largest amount since leader Xi Jinping came to power in 2013.
The cheap weapons have helped the militants rearm despite the loss of a sponsor in Syria and the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
China has repeatedly voiced its opposition to U.S. arms sales to Taiwan, which is a vital lifeline for Taipei against Beijing ...