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Show of strength

In the first week of September 2025, China hosted two dozen world leaders for a huge Victory Day Military parade in Tiananmen Square to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and Japan’s surrender.

North Korea’s Kim inspects upgraded indigenous tank factory

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has inspected a tank factory and expressed satisfaction over the upgraded structural design of indigenous tanks, while emphasising the need to modernise the military with advanced tanks, the North's state media reported on Sunday.

N.Korea’s Premier holds talks with visiting Russian Governor

North Korean Premier Kim Tok-hun has held talks with the Governor of Russia's far eastern region of Primorsky Krai, Pyongyang's state media said on Friday, amid speculation that North Korea is seeking to send workers to Russia to earn much-needed hard currency.

China’s proxy?

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi’s landing in Moscow days after North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s visit raises intriguing questions…

Kim’s bluster

Interpreting North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s recent military posture, which includes replacing his top general, calling for increased arms…