People's Liberation Army (PLA)

China-Taiwan military and maritime pressure escalation

44 clusters · 165 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Japan and Taiwan monitor Chinese Coast Guard vessels near disputed waters

China-Taiwan military pressure has escalated significantly throughout much of 2026, characterized by increased PLA incursions, naval presence, and strategic maneuvers. Throughout May and June, Taiwan observed a rising tr

US-China AI Competition and Regulatory Escalation

21 clusters · 129 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Goldman Sachs predicts split between US and China AI ecosystems

Following the July 25 Genesis Mission funding announcement, the United States paired investment with diplomacy, confirming a senior-level AI dialogue with China and signing the San Francisco Declaration with South Korea.

Xi's anti‑corruption purge widens and deepens

20 clusters · 113 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: Chinese military leadership faces purge amid high-level political maneuvering

The anti‑corruption drive that began in early May 2026 has continued to reshape the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) and the broader party‑state hierarchy. In late June, the National People’s Congress standing committee re