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China's Cyberspace Force Mobilized Ahead of Lunar New Year

2/13/2026

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China deployed a segment of its cyberspace force to the South China Sea, signaling readiness ahead of President Xi Jinping's Lunar New Year address to the military.
President Xi Jinping highlighted combat readiness and addressed corruption within the People's Liberation Army after top generals were removed.
Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai received a 20-year prison sentence, and a Panamanian court voided Chinese-linked port deals, signaling consequences for Beijing.

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China deployed a segment of its cyberspace force to the South China Sea, signaling readiness ahead of President Xi Jinping's Lunar New Year address to the military.
President Xi Jinping highlighted combat readiness and addressed corruption within the People's Liberation Army after top generals were removed.
Hong Kong businessman Jimmy Lai received a 20-year prison sentence, and a Panamanian court voided Chinese-linked port deals, signaling consequences for Beijing.