Western sanctions are so tight that Russia and China could soon use an ancient trading system. It's worked before.

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Bartering could help Russia skirt sanctions.

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China says it has an uncrewed cargo plane that can carry 4,400 pounds that just made its 20-minute maiden flight

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China tested its largest unmanned cargo plane in Zigong, Sichuan province.
China tested its largest unmanned cargo plane in Zigong, Sichuan province.

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China's air force is again being called out for 'dangerous' moves over the South China Sea, this time for popping flares in front of a US ally's aircraft

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A Chinese fighter jet flies above with some decoy flares soaring behind it against a blue sky.
A J-16 fighter jet releases decoy flares during Changchun Air Show at Changchun Dafangshen Airport in Changchun, Jilin Province of China.

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US small drone production likely insufficient for potential wartime needs: report

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A Skydio quadcopter drone of the US military.
A US military drone.

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TikTok Is About to Get More Promotional (and Annoying)

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These are the 5 luxury items China's Gen Z is going nuts for, a retail expert says

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Shoppers walk past a French luxury fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) store in Hong Kong.
Shoppers walk past a French luxury fashion brand Yves Saint Laurent (YSL) store in Hong Kong.

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See the hundreds of sea drones the US Navy is experimenting with overseas

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The solar panels charge the drone's rechargeable batteries and thrusters.
The Triton's solar panels charge the drone's rechargeable batteries and thrusters.

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US forces on Guam are facing a Chinese missile threat unlike anything else and need more air defenses with deeper magazines, Army officials say

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A group of US airmen stand around a tall, long missile defense system that is pointing up towards a cloudy sky.
A US Army soldier points out the components of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense, or THAAD, missile defense system to airmen of the 23rd Expeditionary Bomb Squadron during a site visit to Task Force Talon in February 2024.

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It's not just real estate and spending — another pillar of China's economy looks like it's heading for trouble, too

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Port in Lianyungang, China
China's exports grew 7% in July, below the expected 9.7%, while import growth reached 8.6%, surpassing expectations.

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Here’s a Rare Glimpse of China’s Mysterious Spaceplane in Orbit

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Astronomer captures mysterious Chinese spaceplane.

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