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30.10.2026 14:10 As the Chinese People's Liberation Army Navy's Liaoning carrier group continues the training in the western Pacific, Japan's Defense Ministry Joint Staff has claimed it has spotted not only vessel movements but also military aircraft activities, mostly those of reconnaissance planes. Against the backdrop of a US-Japan joint exercise, a Chinese expert said the reconnaissance aircraft may be providing situational awareness and intelligence support for the carrier group, while Japan's sensationalism surrounding these reports is driven more by political convenience than by genuine security concerns.

30.10.2026 14:10 When asked to comment on Xinhua News Agency's first disclosure that China's newest-generation nuclear submarine had participated in a strategic missile test launch, a Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson responded at a Thursday press conference.

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30.10.2026 14:10 The 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China held its fifth plenary session from Monday to Thursday in Beijing, adopting a resolution on persevering with full and rigorous Party self-governance.

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30.10.2026 14:10 "The Asia-Pacific is a high ground for peace and development. Those who follow the prevailing trend of peace can go far, while those who insist on stoking bloc confrontation find no support," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's Ministry of National Defense, at a press briefing on Thursday.

30.10.2026 14:10 A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesperson on Thursday slammed the Philippines for creating numerous obstacles to China's participation in the 13th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting-Plus and undermining ASEAN's consensus principle and the forum's open and inclusive spirit.

30.10.2026 14:10 "The Philippine side's willful acts to hijack ASEAN and stir up troubles would only undermine the credibility of ADMM-Plus, erode solidarity and mutual trust among ASEAN countries, and ultimately, impair the fundamental interests of the countries and peoples in the region, including the Philippines," said Senior Colonel Zhang Xiaogang, spokesperson for China's defense ministry, at a regular press conference on Thursday.

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30.10.2026 14:10 The world is changing rapidly. The rules-based international order is eroding. Canada faces new and evolving threats to our sovereignty, from cyberattacks to the weaponisation of trade deals. The line between economic security and national security has disappeared, and therefore the requirements of sovereignty have changed. It is no longer enough for a country to feed, fuel, and defend itself. Canada's security depends on the strength of our economy, the resilience of our institutions, and the partnerships we build with allies.

30.10.2026 14:10 The Defence Seaworthiness Program's first Naval Permit to Operate was recently issued to the Elysium EPL SEASAT Lightfish vessel, proving the new regulatory system can provide assurance for new capabilities off the Australian station.

30.10.2026 14:10 The U.S. Department of State congratulates the Socialist Republic of Vietnam on joining the Artemis Accords. Space exploration is entering a new era of discovery and opportunity, with growing importance for scientific advancement, economic growth, and the technologies that will shape the future.

30.10.2026 14:10 President of Russia Vladimir Putin had a meeting in the Kremlin with Prime Minister of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Abiy Ahmed on the sidelines of the Third Russia-Africa Summit.