China's Oil Imports Exceed Saudi Arabia's Production; New Technologies in EV Batteries and Hypersonic Missiles
DEFENSE
China's oil imports have reached 11 million barrels daily, exceeding Saudi Arabia's production and impacting global oil prices. Meanwhile, advancements in technology include a surge in heavy truck sales powered by batteries, the mass production of hypersonic missiles with AI capabilities, and the testing of the world's first production line for large all-solid-state EV batteries.
Additionally, the U.S. Navy has opted to terminate four ships from its Constellation-class frigate program.

Dec 29, 2025, 6:50 PM