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Beijing's Arms Imports Plummet; Hongkongers Flee Conflict Zone

3/14/2026

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A Swedish think tank reports Beijing's arms imports have fallen about 75% over the past five years, prompting a shift to domestic tech.
Hundreds of Hongkongers seek to return home from the Middle East amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
One couple spent nearly HK$50,000 (US$6,395) on a direct flight after multiple booking failures.
A Chinese company says it intercepted radio signals from American stealth bombers in the Iran action.

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A Swedish think tank reports Beijing's arms imports have fallen about 75% over the past five years, prompting a shift to domestic tech.
Hundreds of Hongkongers seek to return home from the Middle East amid the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
One couple spent nearly HK$50,000 (US$6,395) on a direct flight after multiple booking failures.
A Chinese company says it intercepted radio signals from American stealth bombers in the Iran action.