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Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China

Over 1 million evacuated as Typhoon Dolphin hits China

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast as the strongest tropical cyclone of the year, forcing massive evacuations and transport disruptions.

World ·10 Aug 2026, 04:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in eastern China forcing mass evacuations

Typhoon Dolphin makes landfall in eastern China forcing mass evacuations

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall on China's eastern coast as the year's most powerful tropical cyclone, triggering mass evacuations and widespread transport disruptions.

World ·10 Aug 2026, 00:37 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read

Typhoon Dolphin hits China's east coast, over 1 million evacuated

Typhoon Dolphin made landfall in eastern China with maximum sustained winds of 42 metres per second, triggering massive evacuations and travel disruptions.

World ·9 Aug 2026, 16:40 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan’s Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan’s Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall

Typhoon Dolphin lashed Japan's Okinawa and Kagoshima prefectures, injuring six people and cutting power to buildings, before heading toward China's east coast.

World ·8 Aug 2026, 21:33 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall

Typhoon Dolphin hits Japan's Okinawa, China shuts ports ahead of landfall

Typhoon Dolphin has battered Japan's Okinawa prefecture, injuring five people, before tracking toward China where authorities have shut major ports and suspended flights.

World ·8 Aug 2026, 08:33 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read

ASML shares tumble as China reports first mass‑produced immersion DUV tools

ASML's share price plunged following a report that a state-backed Chinese consortium has begun mass-producing immersion DUV lithography machines.

Business ·27 Jul 2026, 22:14 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
China Is Building What Could Be the World's Largest Naval Replenishment Ship

China Is Building What Could Be the World's Largest Naval Replenishment Ship

Satellite imagery confirms China is building a large new replenishment vessel intended to sustain carrier strike groups during blue-water operations. Analysts estimate the ship could displace between 60,000 and 70,000 tons to maximize cargo capacity for fuel, ammunition, and spare parts.

World ·19 Jul 2026, 09:03 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ following decision to nationalise British Steel

China ‘strongly dissatisfied’ following decision to nationalise British Steel

The UK government has formally brought British Steel into public ownership to secure national supply chains and industrial capacity. China has expressed strong dissatisfaction with the move, citing concerns over investor protections.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 12:03 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
China condemns UK move to nationalise British Steel

China condemns UK move to nationalise British Steel

The UK government has taken the Scunthorpe steelworks into public ownership to protect jobs and domestic supply chains, prompting a rebuke from Beijing.

Business ·17 Jul 2026, 10:11 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
China now outshines United States in favorability in 25 of 36 countries

China now outshines United States in favorability in 25 of 36 countries

For the first time in roughly two decades, a Pew Research Center poll shows a global tilt toward Beijing, with more respondents favoring China than the U.S.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 12:34 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Trump to address nation Thursday on election security and foreign meddling

Trump to address nation Thursday on election security and foreign meddling

President Trump will deliver a primetime address regarding election security and claims of foreign interference. The speech follows recent administration efforts to overhaul federal election oversight and documentation requirements.

World ·16 Jul 2026, 03:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
Labour accused of failing to enforce anti-espionage laws against China

Labour accused of failing to enforce anti-espionage laws against China

Ministers are under fire after a high-profile spying trial against two men was abandoned, highlighting systemic failures in legal evidence and national security strategy.

Politics ·11 Jul 2026, 18:05 ·Clara West 3 min read
Over 900,000 Flee Their Homes In China Ahead Of Typhoon

Over 900,000 Flee Their Homes In China Ahead Of Typhoon

Mass evacuations are underway in China as Typhoon Bavi brings severe weather threats, while Venezuela faces a mounting death toll following twin earthquakes.

World ·11 Jul 2026, 17:05 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
China sparks international criticism after test-firing ballistic missile

China sparks international criticism after test-firing ballistic missile

China's recent submarine-launched ballistic missile test has drawn sharp condemnation from regional powers, sparking debate over nuclear strategy and security.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 17:02 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
China tests long-range ballistic missile into South Pacific

China tests long-range ballistic missile into South Pacific

China performed a rare long-range submarine-launched ballistic missile test into the South Pacific, sparking diplomatic friction and regional security concerns.

World ·10 Jul 2026, 16:01 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
China shoe factory fire kills 28 in Fujian province

China shoe factory fire kills 28 in Fujian province

A fire at a five-floor footwear factory in Fujian province has resulted in 28 fatalities, prompting a government investigation and the arrest of the owner.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 21:31 ·Leah Bennett 3 min read
China tests submarine-launched nuclear missile in show of military power

China tests submarine-launched nuclear missile in show of military power

The test-launch of a dummy warhead has sparked criticism from regional leaders and the U.S. regarding transparency and Pacific security pacts.

World ·9 Jul 2026, 20:32 ·Leah Bennett 4 min read
Beijing considering curbing overseas access to China's top AI models

Beijing considering curbing overseas access to China's top AI models

Chinese officials are exploring potential restrictions on international access to advanced AI models to protect proprietary technology and national security. The proposed measures could impact the availability of models such as Alibaba’s Qwen and ByteDance’s Doubao.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 07:02 ·Maeve Turner 4 min read
Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

Beijing is looking at curbing overseas access to China's top AI models, sources say

Chinese officials are consulting with tech firms like Alibaba and ByteDance regarding potential policies that could classify advanced AI as national assets. These measures may introduce security reviews and export controls on future proprietary models.

Business ·8 Jul 2026, 06:05 ·Maeve Turner 3 min read
China's Pacific ICBM test leaves crypto markets unchanged

China's Pacific ICBM test leaves crypto markets unchanged

Despite diplomatic protests following China's submarine-launched ballistic missile test, Bitcoin, Ethereum, and altcoin prices remained stable. Investors appeared to discount the test, showing no signs of safe-haven buying or panic selling.

World ·6 Jul 2026, 11:35 ·Leah Bennett 5 min read