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Macron tells Europe to ‘stop being naive’ after AUKUS row
French president says Europe must develop its own military capacity as the US shifts focus to the Indo-Pacific region.
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Visitors walk past a Chinese made CH-4 drone during the Airshow China 2021. [Ng Han Guan/AP Photo]
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The 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, also known as Airshow China, runs from September 28 through October 3, 2021. [Alex Plavevski/EPA]
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An AVIC AG600 Kunlong amphibious aircraft performs during the airshow in Zhuhai. [Alex Plavevski/EPA]
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A WL-10 unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) was showcased during the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition. [Alex Plavevski/EPA]
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Models of Long March rockets for China's space missions are seen displayed at the China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition. [Aly Song/Reuters]
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A model of Chang'e-5 lunar probe, part of China's space mission to the moon, on display at the show. [Aly Song/Reuters]
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A WZ-8 high-altitude drone on display. The six-day event, which will showcase China's homegrown aviation and space technologies, was postponed from its original November 2020 date due to COVID. [Aly Song/Reuters]
![Visitors stand near a CM-401 anti-ship missile weapon system displayed at Airshow China. [Aly Song/Reuters]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/2021-09-28T091302Z_441470952_RC2OYP97WN39_RTRMADP_3_CHINA-AIRSHOW.jpg?resize=570%2C380)
Visitors stand near a CM-401 anti-ship missile weapon system displayed at Airshow China. [Aly Song/Reuters]
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Visitors look at a KJ-500 early warning aircraft. [Aly Song/Reuters]
![The August 1st, or Ba Yi, Aerobatics Team performs on Chengdu J-10 aircraft during the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai. [Alex Plavevski/EPA]](/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/h_57199279.jpg?resize=570%2C380)
The August 1st, or Ba Yi, Aerobatics Team performs on Chengdu J-10 aircraft during the 13th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition in Zhuhai. [Alex Plavevski/EPA]
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Taliban takes on ISKP, its most serious foe in Afghanistan
Afghan group cracks down on ISKP (ISIS-K) members after a series of attacks, but experts say it won’t be an easy task.
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N Korea fires missile, defends weapons tests at UN
The launch, which took place early on Tuesday, was the third test by Pyongyang this month.
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In Malaysia, young people find their voice amid a pandemic
A burgeoning youth movement has taken it upon itself to reform the country and is vying for political leadership.
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American siblings blocked from leaving China return to US
Cynthia and Victor Liu, whose father is Chinese fugitive Liu Changming, were prevented from leaving China for 3 years.
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Germany elections: What happened, and what happens next?
Germany’s Social Democrats have edged out Merkel’s conservatives, but coalition talks will take months.
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