Military, weapons and war topics.
According to sentinel surveillance data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, in the 29th week of 2026 (July 13 to 19), the COVID-19 test positivity rate in China surpassed that of influenza, remaining the leading respiratory pathogen for several consecutive weeks.
In the first half of 2026, the proportion of Chinese homeowners over the age of 60 listing their properties for sale soared to 22.7%, a significant increase from 11.3% in 2022.
U.S. President Trump on September 24 held a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping at the White House, granting state‑visit courtesies, discussing trade, technology and global conflicts.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio warned Iran during the UN General Assembly not to continue seeking nuclear weapons and to support regional proxies.
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi spoke at the United Nations General Assembly, firmly stating that Iran does not seek nuclear weapons, but vowed not to abandon the pursuit of nuclear technology.
Alibaba is accused of failing to prevent merchants on its platform from conducting approximately 80,000 transactions involving the export of illegal drugs, equipment, and other items to the United States between January 2016 and December 2024.
AUS acknowledged deficiencies in its transaction monitoring system between January 2020 and December 2023, which failed to prevent illegal transactions by some Alibaba merchants.
NATO Secretary General Lütke during his visit to Washington said that NATO allies are making good progress in striving to achieve defence spending targets.
The host believes Russia is on the verge of defeat in the Russia-Ukraine war, and Putin is seeking a way to step down with dignity, minimizing losses and ensuring his personal safety.
The host predicts that by the second half of 2026, the remaining socialist forces in China, Russia, North Korea, and other countries will come to an end.
From July 11 to July 20, the PLA Daily has not published the phrase 'Chairman Responsibility System of the Central Military Commission' for ten consecutive days.
At a rate of 100 tanks scrapped per month, Russia's heavy equipment inventory is projected to hit bottom in March-April 2027.
The German armored brigade deployed to Lithuania is not expected to be at full strength until the end of 2027.
The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially announced that, at the invitation of US President Trump, President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit to the United States from September 23 to 25.
U.S. Secretary of State Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov during the United Nations General Assembly, discussing the Russia-Ukraine war, and both sides expressed willingness to achieve a limited ceasefire.