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Zhang Youxia (left), vice-chairman of China’s Central Military Commission, meets his Pakistani counterpart Syed Asim Munir during a visit to Pakistan this week. Photo: Handout
China’s military drills

China and Pakistan talk security as they target terrorism against belt and road

Top Chinese military official meets Pakistani counterpart in wake of attacks against Chinese interests in the South Asian country.

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Accidents and personal safety

Letters | Drones and robots must be widely used to reduce worksite deaths

United States

Elon Musk calls fighter jets ‘obsolete’, drones the future of air combat

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Accidents and personal safety

Hong Kong may use drones to enforce worksite safety from next year

Labour authorities ‘looking into’ drone fleet for inspecting worksites, after 11 industrial accident deaths in first half of the year.

The deputy commissioner for labour has said the government will step up its use of technology to improve safety. Photo: Edmond So
China's military weapons

‘Recoilless AK-47’ that can be used by most drones built by Chinese scientists

‘Multiple tests have confirmed effectiveness’ of automatic rifle with almost no recoil specifically designed for unmanned warfare.

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Israel-Gaza war

Powerful Israeli air strike in Lebanon’s Beirut kills at least 20

An eight-storey building was struck with four missiles, including bunker-penetrating types designed to hit underground targets.

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China’s air force

PLA Air Force to hold public competition in bid to source ‘low-cost’ drones

Open contest featuring search, strike and reconnaissance categories aims to foster innovation and could lead winners to procurement deals.

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A contest to be held next month by China’s air force to foster an “innovation-driven development strategy” will seek possible procurement deals with “low-cost” drone suppliers. Photo: AP
Ukraine war

Russia’s Putin hints at strikes on West in ‘global’ Ukraine war

Nato and Ukraine are to hold emergency talks after Russia used an experimental, hypersonic ballistic missile that escalated the conflict.

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SCMP Highlights

Recap | Shanghai court says crypto ownership legal, Hong Kong food-delivery drones: 5 tech stories

Explore China’s tech landscape, from crypto ownership to AI-driven stock investments, in our latest stories from the world of technological innovation.

E-commerce

Meituan aims to launch meal deliveries by drones in Hong Kong

The meal delivery giant joins a slew of Chinese tech giants vying for new growth in Hong Kong.

A Meituan drone delivers takeout food to customers in Shenzhen, China. Photo: VCG via Getty Images
The Philippines

South China Sea: Philippines and US sign pact to plug maritime intelligence gaps

The deal gives Manila access to capabilities like advanced satellite imagery that analysts say will help counter China’s grey-zone tactics.

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US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (L) and Philippine Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro posing after signing the General Security of Military Information Agreement (GSOMIA) at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on November 18. Photo: AFP / Philippine Department of National Defense
Low-altitude economy

Why is demand for drone pilots soaring in China?

Training programmes becoming increasingly popular as more job opportunities open up for UAV operators.

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SCMP Highlights

Recap | J-35A stealth fighter, J-15D ‘Flying Shark’, White Emperor space jet: 5 Zhuhai Air Show stories

Explore some of our latest coverage plus a gallery of Chinese military aviation technology on display at the Zhuhai Air Show 2024.

North Korea

North Korea’s Kim Jong-un orders mass production of suicide drones

The news comes amid rapidly growing military cooperation with Russia, raising questions about whether Moscow is helping develop the weapons.

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A target explodes during a drone test overseen by North Korean leader Kim Jong-un at an undisclosed location in August. Photo: KCNA via Reuters
China's military weapons

Microwave weapons, counter-drone systems on display at China’s military air show

The technology is regarded as crucial in any conflict over Taiwan and is a highlight for analysts attending the exhibition.

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The China Aerospace Science and Technology Corporation displays an FK-4000 air defence weapons system (left) and FK-3000 at the Zhuhai air show. Photo: Hayley Wong
Science

Drone control with the swipe of a finger? Chinese team shows how it is done

A wearable touchpad that works via a series of swipe patterns could revolutionise drone control, according to a Chinese study.

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China's military weapons

China unveils ‘Killer Whale’ stealth drone ship

The vessel which has a range of more than 7,000km will go on display alongside a collection of aerial drones at the Zhuhai air show.

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Hong Kong

Editorial | With right safeguards low-altitude economy can take off for Hong Kong

As drone deliveries and air taxis lead the way in mainland China, city is also planning to reach for the skies.

A drone delivers takeaway orders to Hong Kong-Shenzhen commuters. Businesses that make up the so-called low-altitude economy are seen as a new engine for economic growth. Photo: Xinhua
United States

Opinion | Trump 2.0 signals more drawing of lines between West and the rest

In an all-of-economy bid to upgrade the US defence ecosystem, all global goods and services could be subject to security scrutiny.

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Electric & new energy vehicles

Shanghai drives flying car development for sightseeing, logistics, surveillance

Low-altitude economy refers to businesses operating aerial vehicles below 3,000 metres.

Shenzhen

Flying cars, drones to take off in Shenzhen with US$1.7 billion investment

Shenzhen is spending 12 billion yuan on the low-altitude economy over the next two years, with another 20 billion yuan planned through 2030.

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The Xpeng X2 flying car pictured in Guangzhou on May 15. Chinese cities are pouring resources into supporting the low-altitude economy. Photo: Xinhua
China's military weapons

China and Russia close deal to ramp up low-altitude defences, state media says

Deal signed between Chinese firm and Russian aviation engineering institution comes as Beijing and Moscow step up military cooperation.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin, right, and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for at the Brics summit last month, just weeks before a deal was struck to import aviation tech to China from Russia. Photo: Reuters
Science

J-20 designer arms electronic warfare drones with generative AI

Chinese scientists have developed a large language model that can command military drones to attack enemy radar systems.

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Middle East

Iran preparing to strike Israel from Iraq within days, US report says

Attacking through pro-Iran militias in Iraq could be a bid by Tehran to avoid Israeli retaliation on its own soil, the article says.

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Hong Kong economy

Customs rules, protocols needed for Hong Kong cross-border low-altitude economy

Low-altitude cross-border transport not about letting drones fly around in a disorganised manner, innovation chief tells lawmakers.

A food delivery drone in Shenzhen. The low-altitude economy refers to activities in airspace below 1,000 metres. Photo: Xinhua
North Korea

Seoul’s military sent propaganda drone from remote border island, Pyongyang says

A state media graphic showed a flight route of the drone crossing the sea west of the Korean peninsula before crash landing in Pyongyang.

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un watches a missile test through binoculars at an undisclosed location. Photo: KCNA via KNS / AFP
Ukraine war

Russian forces thwart attempted cross-border assault from Ukraine, official says

‘Armed group’ sought to breach the border between Ukraine and Russia’s Bryansk region, governor says.

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Hong Kong economy

Opinion | Hongkongers should support John Lee’s determination to improve things

The city’s leader has backed his promise to improve the city’s competitiveness and livelihoods with policies to protect prosperity and stability.

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The latest news, analysis and opinion on drones, especially Chinese drone makers and drone usage.
last updated:
21 November, 2024
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