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Seen as mainland China’s most dangerous anti-ship missile, the YJ-12 is a threat to Taiwan and has advantages over US ships’ air-defence systems, according to article.
Seen as mainland China’s most dangerous anti-ship missile, the YJ-12 is a threat to Taiwan and has advantages over US ships’ air-defence systems, according to article.
A source says the jet, also known as the Mighty Dragon, will be fitted with thrust vector nozzles to improve performance.
A source says the jet, also known as the Mighty Dragon, will be fitted with thrust vector nozzles to improve performance.
Use of alternative routes between islands may be designed to evade PLA radars and indicates skill diversification for US sailors, defence experts say.
Use of alternative routes between islands may be designed to evade PLA radars and indicates skill diversification for US sailors, defence experts say.
Pyongyang fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, the fourth launch this month.
Pyongyang fired what appeared to be two short-range ballistic missiles into the sea on Monday, the fourth launch this month.
Kenny Wee says he is the sole owner of the company hoping to own the Taipei-based news site
Kenny Wee says he is the sole owner of the company hoping to own the Taipei-based news site
The 14th round of talks between the two sides ends in rare agreement with a joint statement after ‘frank and in-depth exchange’.
The 14th round of talks between the two sides ends in rare agreement with a joint statement after ‘frank and in-depth exchange’.
American destroyer USS Mustin took photos of the Liaoning in the South China Sea last April.
American destroyer USS Mustin took photos of the Liaoning in the South China Sea last April.
Younger pilots also having to ‘step up to take on challenges of advanced jets’, observer says.
Younger pilots also having to ‘step up to take on challenges of advanced jets’, observer says.
Beijing urges the Gulf to take the initiative on Tehran as Washington tries to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Beijing urges the Gulf to take the initiative on Tehran as Washington tries to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.
Major General Peng Jingtang met Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Monday and pledged to ‘safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests’.
Major General Peng Jingtang met Chief Executive Carrie Lam on Monday and pledged to ‘safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests’.
The visit by a delegation from the Gulf Cooperation Council comes amid violent unrest in one of Beijing’s main energy suppliers.
The visit by a delegation from the Gulf Cooperation Council comes amid violent unrest in one of Beijing’s main energy suppliers.
A new book highlights Hu’s legacy, from his World War II-era diplomacy to championing literature for ordinary Chinese, his humility and charisma.
A new book highlights Hu’s legacy, from his World War II-era diplomacy to championing literature for ordinary Chinese, his humility and charisma.
Successful test flight in July suggests it has an advantage over the rocket-launched US equivalent, Chinese military magazine says.
Successful test flight in July suggests it has an advantage over the rocket-launched US equivalent, Chinese military magazine says.
The warship and its escorts passed through the strategically important Miyako Strait and are expected to start the drill soon.
The warship and its escorts passed through the strategically important Miyako Strait and are expected to start the drill soon.
Britain, Canada and Australian forces involved in simulations of attacks on US satellite systems.
Britain, Canada and Australian forces involved in simulations of attacks on US satellite systems.
Funds indicate US intends to build more outposts and strengthen military logistics in the region, observer says.
Funds indicate US intends to build more outposts and strengthen military logistics in the region, observer says.
The vessel has been photographed at the home base of the Eastern Theatre Command, which covers Taiwan Strait contingencies.
The vessel has been photographed at the home base of the Eastern Theatre Command, which covers Taiwan Strait contingencies.
Telephone call in January being considered after consensus was reached during Xi-Biden summit on setting up discussions, sources say.
Telephone call in January being considered after consensus was reached during Xi-Biden summit on setting up discussions, sources say.
Satellite image shows Type 094 heading north from PLA naval base in Yulin, according to US defence analyst. It could be a signal to the US, or it may have been heading to the shipyard for repairs, experts say.
Satellite image shows Type 094 heading north from PLA naval base in Yulin, according to US defence analyst. It could be a signal to the US, or it may have been heading to the shipyard for repairs, experts say.
Social media images show structures designed for military assets of strategic value, such as a command centre, hangars or missile storage, say experts.
Social media images show structures designed for military assets of strategic value, such as a command centre, hangars or missile storage, say experts.
The PLA is pivoting to confront changing challenges – and that means more combat personnel, according to one commentator.
The PLA is pivoting to confront changing challenges – and that means more combat personnel, according to one commentator.
Turkey’s active role in renamed Organisation of Turkic States could allow Central Asian nations to balance their reliance on China and Russia, experts say.
Turkey’s active role in renamed Organisation of Turkic States could allow Central Asian nations to balance their reliance on China and Russia, experts say.
The test facilities are part of the secret behind China’s rapid development of hypersonic missiles and new-generation aircraft, say observers.
The test facilities are part of the secret behind China’s rapid development of hypersonic missiles and new-generation aircraft, say observers.
The PLA’s live-fire precision strike drills for a range of conventional weaponry were carried out in the Karakoram mountains.
The PLA’s live-fire precision strike drills for a range of conventional weaponry were carried out in the Karakoram mountains.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi stresses China’s own contact with US, while Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi states concerns over Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi stresses China’s own contact with US, while Japanese counterpart Yoshimasa Hayashi states concerns over Taiwan, Hong Kong and Xinjiang.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the two sides are ready for a strategic dialogue on setting up ‘guardrails’ to manage tensions.
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan says the two sides are ready for a strategic dialogue on setting up ‘guardrails’ to manage tensions.
Footage broadcast on CCTV shows H-6K on flight to mountainous region.
Footage broadcast on CCTV shows H-6K on flight to mountainous region.
Beijing and Washington need to reach new deal to prevent armed conflict over the island, analyst says.
Beijing and Washington need to reach new deal to prevent armed conflict over the island, analyst says.
People’s Liberation Army has more plans afoot for the island, military insider says after announcement of first joint combat-readiness patrol aimed at Taiwan.
People’s Liberation Army has more plans afoot for the island, military insider says after announcement of first joint combat-readiness patrol aimed at Taiwan.
Mock-ups of jets at a shooting range aimed at showing Chinese missiles can target US and Japan if they intervene over Taiwan, experts say.
Mock-ups of jets at a shooting range aimed at showing Chinese missiles can target US and Japan if they intervene over Taiwan, experts say.