China has embarked on a rapid and sustained increase in the size and capability of its nuclear forces, according to the U.S. military and arms control experts.

From preparations for China’s military parade to scientists transplanting human brain cells to mice, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

A Chinese national has been sentenced to eight years in prison for smuggling firearms and other military items to North Korea, the US justice department has said. Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2m (£1.5m) from North Korean officials to ship the items from California, according to a statement from the agency on Monday.

China will stage a massive military parade next month in Beijing to commemorate 80 years since the end of World War Two following Japan's surrender, mobilising tens of thousands of people and showcasing weapons never seen before.

Beijing's military will showcase new fighter jets, drones, and missiles during the "V-Day" parade on September 3.

Shenghua Wen, 42, received around $2 million (€1.7 million) from North Korean officials to ship firearms and ammunition from California.View on euronews

A Chinese national accused of exporting military items to North Korea has been sentenced to eight years in federal prison, the United States Department of Justice announced Monday. Shenghua Wen, 42, was arrested last December on allegations that he illegally exported firearms,

Missiles are central to China's anti-access and area denial strategy, which seeks to prevent or restrict an enemy from entering and operating in a given area.

Enter China’s series of ambitious extra-large uncrewed underwater vehicles (XLUUVs)—which have the potential to fundamentally upend the balance of power in the Indo-Pacific. As an aside, it’s important to understand the significance of the anniversary of the end of World War II in Asia.