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Nepal-China border floods and landslide risks escalate

55 clusters · 2846 sources · last updated

Latest: Glacier collapse in Nepal triggers massive debris flow into China

Two weeks after the August 26 glacial collapse, the humanitarian crisis in Nepal and Tibet continues to escalate. The number of missing persons has risen to 5,133, including 587 foreign tourists. While 1,377 bodies or hu

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AI-generated deepfake pornography issues in East Asia

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: South Korean court sentences student to prison for creating 1,100 deepfake pornographic files

Authorities and judicial systems in East Asia are addressing the rise of AI-generated sexually explicit content. In China, cybersecurity regulators identified a sophisticated black market infrastructure used to produce h

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China hosting 2026 APEC summit

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Latest: Asia-Pacific Media Forum opens in Shenzhen to foster regional cooperation

China is preparing to host the 33rd APEC Leaders' Meeting in Shenzhen, scheduled for November 18–19. The summit aims to focus on ‘Building an Asia-Pacific Community for Shared Prosperity’ through openness, innovation, an

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Xi's anti‑corruption purge widens and deepens

17 clusters · 76 sources · last updated

Latest: Xi Jinping conducts major purges within Chinese military leadership

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

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Typhoon Saudel causes flooding and mass evacuations in China

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Latest: Typhoon Saudel causes deadly landslides and flooding in China

Typhoon Saudel, which underwent a rare regeneration in the South China Sea, has caused widespread destruction across southeastern China. Following its third landfall in Zhangzhou, Fujian, the storm has triggered severe f

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China's 15-Year Plan: Energy Transition and Security

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Latest: China targets 50% renewable energy share by 2030

In August 2026, China detailed several strategic objectives for its 15th Five-Year Plan (2026–2030), focusing on balancing a green energy transition with national energy security. Building on the trend from the first hal

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Death and cremation of former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji

6 clusters · 93 sources · last updated

Latest: Zhu Rongji memorial absence sparks speculation on political tensions

Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji, a central figure in China’s economic history, was cremated in Beijing on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at the Babaoshan Revolutionary Cemetery. Zhu passed away on August 12 at the age of 98

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China monsoon flooding and northwest floods July-August 2026

5 clusters · 25 sources · last updated

Latest: China: 10 dead as torrential rains cause floods and landslides

Heavy monsoon rains in mid-July 2026 triggered widespread flooding across nine Chinese provinces and municipalities, including Shanghai, Guangdong, and Yunnan. The Ministry of Emergency Management described the situation

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