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China Tests “Flying Aircraft Carrier” Capable of Deploying 100 Drones

China has conducted the first flight of its new Jiu Tian “flying aircraft carrier,” a large unmanned aerial mothership designed to deploy and control up to 100 drones over long distances. The platform is intended to extend China’s surveillance, reconnaissance, and strike capabilities by releasing swarms of drones mid-air, allowing operations far beyond the range of individual UAVs. The test highlights China’s growing focus on drone swarming, networked warfare, and long-range unmanned systems, signaling a significant shift in how future air and electronic warfare could be conducted. Read More. 

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China Tightens Control of Gold Markets, Signaling a Shift in the Global Monetary Order

China has reaffirmed its strict oversight of domestic gold markets, reinforcing the state’s role in regulating production, trading, and capital flows tied to gold. This move reflects Beijing’s broader strategy to strengthen financial sovereignty, support the yuan, and reduce reliance on the U.S.-dollar–centric system. By consolidating control over gold—both as a strategic reserve asset and a monetary hedge—China is positioning itself for a potential reconfiguration of global finance, where gold plays a more central role in balancing currency risk and geopolitical uncertainty. Read More.