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The improved F-16 has a longer range and new features but it’s still not a challenge to Beijing’s land, sea and air forces, analysts say.
The improved F-16 has a longer range and new features but it’s still not a challenge to Beijing’s land, sea and air forces, analysts say.
Hanoi is not expected to voice strong objections to the exercises, a military expert says.
Hanoi is not expected to voice strong objections to the exercises, a military expert says.
Close-knit Fujianese community in city passes on message to “mainland brothers” said to be on their way for Sunday protest march.
Close-knit Fujianese community in city passes on message to “mainland brothers” said to be on their way for Sunday protest march.
Anti-government protesters clashed with men wielding sticks on Monday night. Unsubstantiated reports of Fujianese reinforcements coming to settle scores in the area prompt businesses to shut up shop early.
Anti-government protesters clashed with men wielding sticks on Monday night. Unsubstantiated reports of Fujianese reinforcements coming to settle scores in the area prompt businesses to shut up shop early.
Type 001A heads out for more testing in north of Yellow Sea, with observers saying issues may have been identified that need to be fixed.
Type 001A heads out for more testing in north of Yellow Sea, with observers saying issues may have been identified that need to be fixed.
Former legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng confirms the pair had a ‘good talk’ on the weekend and says they will ‘fight for Taiwan together’, without elaborating.
Former legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng confirms the pair had a ‘good talk’ on the weekend and says they will ‘fight for Taiwan together’, without elaborating.
Li Shangfu, who was slapped by US bans over the PLA’s purchases of Russian fighter jets and surface-to-air missiles, has been made a full general
Li Shangfu, who was slapped by US bans over the PLA’s purchases of Russian fighter jets and surface-to-air missiles, has been made a full general
Maritime authorities close off area of Yellow Sea near vessel’s home port of Dalian for naval training exercise.
Maritime authorities close off area of Yellow Sea near vessel’s home port of Dalian for naval training exercise.
Armed F-16 fighter jets simulate attack followed by medium and long-range missile launches into eastern waters.
Armed F-16 fighter jets simulate attack followed by medium and long-range missile launches into eastern waters.
Developers at Chengdu Aerospace working on shorter version of J-20 to make it suitable for use with next generation catapult launch systems, insiders say.
Developers at Chengdu Aerospace working on shorter version of J-20 to make it suitable for use with next generation catapult launch systems, insiders say.
Tan Benhong appointed as inspector of Southern Theatre Command – a role described as having little real power – and will remain a lieutenant general.
Tan Benhong appointed as inspector of Southern Theatre Command – a role described as having little real power – and will remain a lieutenant general.
The former Soviet Union developed nuclear technology for its biggest ships by testing it on icebreakers, now China is hoping it can do the same.
The former Soviet Union developed nuclear technology for its biggest ships by testing it on icebreakers, now China is hoping it can do the same.
Domestically developed Type 001A is unlikely to be ready before the end of the year, experts say.
Domestically developed Type 001A is unlikely to be ready before the end of the year, experts say.
Proposal to let PLA and Great Bay Area civil service recruit city residents likely to be delayed after wave of protests.
Proposal to let PLA and Great Bay Area civil service recruit city residents likely to be delayed after wave of protests.
Chang was close to two disgraced former Central Military Commission vice-chairmen, a source says, while another says demotion could be seen as light treatment that would give him an easy retirement.
Chang was close to two disgraced former Central Military Commission vice-chairmen, a source says, while another says demotion could be seen as light treatment that would give him an easy retirement.
Sun Bo gets lighter sentence for volunteering information about other crimes.
Sun Bo gets lighter sentence for volunteering information about other crimes.
But the Chinese army’s official newspaper waited until the day after violent protests rocked the city to report on the patrol exercises.
But the Chinese army’s official newspaper waited until the day after violent protests rocked the city to report on the patrol exercises.
At least one general and two lieutenant generals on the list of those punished for links to jailed former chief of joint staff, according to sources.
At least one general and two lieutenant generals on the list of those punished for links to jailed former chief of joint staff, according to sources.
US consulate holds ceremony to re-award military honours to family of Chinese general recognised 74 years ago by Harry Truman.
US consulate holds ceremony to re-award military honours to family of Chinese general recognised 74 years ago by Harry Truman.
President Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election prospects boosted as Hong Kong protests highlight city’s ties with mainland, while candidate for Beijing-friendly Kuomintang says Taiwan will adopt the arrangement ‘over my dead body’.
President Tsai Ing-wen’s re-election prospects boosted as Hong Kong protests highlight city’s ties with mainland, while candidate for Beijing-friendly Kuomintang says Taiwan will adopt the arrangement ‘over my dead body’.
Advances in positioning system ‘could be applied to country’s stealth submarines and subsea drones, experts say
Advances in positioning system ‘could be applied to country’s stealth submarines and subsea drones, experts say
Many of those involved feel profound ‘guilt and shame’ over the lives lost in Beijing 30 years ago, according to two former PLA officers.
Many of those involved feel profound ‘guilt and shame’ over the lives lost in Beijing 30 years ago, according to two former PLA officers.
Ex-foreign minister Jason Hu says self-ruled island should maintain peaceful engagement with mainland while edging closer to United States.
Ex-foreign minister Jason Hu says self-ruled island should maintain peaceful engagement with mainland while edging closer to United States.
Patrick Shanahan’s address to Singapore security forum signals Washington’s willingness to engage with Beijing, Chinese colonel says
Patrick Shanahan’s address to Singapore security forum signals Washington’s willingness to engage with Beijing, Chinese colonel says
Washington’s support for Taipei sends ‘wrong message’ to independence-leaning forces on self-ruled island, Lieutenant General Shao Yuanming says at Shangri-La Dialogue.
Washington’s support for Taipei sends ‘wrong message’ to independence-leaning forces on self-ruled island, Lieutenant General Shao Yuanming says at Shangri-La Dialogue.
Having the capability to win wars the best way to deter aggressive behaviour in Indo-Pacific, official says at Shangri-La Dialogue.
Having the capability to win wars the best way to deter aggressive behaviour in Indo-Pacific, official says at Shangri-La Dialogue.
Lee Hsien Loong tells the Shangri-La Dialogue that ‘when the lines start to get drawn, everybody asked, are you my friend or not my friend? And that makes it difficult.’
Lee Hsien Loong tells the Shangri-La Dialogue that ‘when the lines start to get drawn, everybody asked, are you my friend or not my friend? And that makes it difficult.’
Wei Fenghe meets US counterpart Patrick Shanahan on sidelines of regional security forum in Singapore, with both sides describing talks as ‘constructive’.
Wei Fenghe meets US counterpart Patrick Shanahan on sidelines of regional security forum in Singapore, with both sides describing talks as ‘constructive’.
Beijing upgrades representation at Shangri-La Dialogue, with delegation led by Defence Minister Wei Fenghe.
Beijing upgrades representation at Shangri-La Dialogue, with delegation led by Defence Minister Wei Fenghe.