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Chiefs of staff Li Zuocheng and Mark Milley promise to create an ‘opportunity to discuss building a constructive and results-oriented defence relationship’.
Chiefs of staff Li Zuocheng and Mark Milley promise to create an ‘opportunity to discuss building a constructive and results-oriented defence relationship’.
Beijing says it is also sanctioning US-based NGOs for supporting violence in the special administrative region.
Beijing says it is also sanctioning US-based NGOs for supporting violence in the special administrative region.
Military sources say that work on a second Type 002 ship - the most advanced homegrown vessels – could start within two years but plans for a more modern ship appear to have been put on ice.
Military sources say that work on a second Type 002 ship - the most advanced homegrown vessels – could start within two years but plans for a more modern ship appear to have been put on ice.
If hypersonic boost-glide missiles can penetrate US shields in Indo-Pacific region, they could prevent warships coming to island’s aid.
If hypersonic boost-glide missiles can penetrate US shields in Indo-Pacific region, they could prevent warships coming to island’s aid.
For the young, inexperienced fliers of the People’s Volunteer Army, crashing into an enemy plane was always an option, according to unprecedented article by an official military newspaper.
For the young, inexperienced fliers of the People’s Volunteer Army, crashing into an enemy plane was always an option, according to unprecedented article by an official military newspaper.
Air force source says supersonic cruise missiles first seen on National Day could allow PLA to hit targets 3,700 miles away.
Air force source says supersonic cruise missiles first seen on National Day could allow PLA to hit targets 3,700 miles away.
In first direct talks since Esper took office in July, General Wei Fenghe underlines Beijing’s stand on various thorny issues, from Hong Kong to the South China Sea.
In first direct talks since Esper took office in July, General Wei Fenghe underlines Beijing’s stand on various thorny issues, from Hong Kong to the South China Sea.
The deaths of three airmen in a helicopter crash and a second accident days later point to problems with training and equipment.
The deaths of three airmen in a helicopter crash and a second accident days later point to problems with training and equipment.
After nearly 10 years of planning, the country’s two shipbuilders will be reunited with a combined revenue of US$141.5 billion.
After nearly 10 years of planning, the country’s two shipbuilders will be reunited with a combined revenue of US$141.5 billion.
Cooperation must replace rivalry, China doesn’t want to displace or threaten anyone, foreign vice-minister Le Yucheng says at Xiangshan Forum.
Cooperation must replace rivalry, China doesn’t want to displace or threaten anyone, foreign vice-minister Le Yucheng says at Xiangshan Forum.
Senior PLA figures expected to use Xiangshan Forum to take aim at US representatives over Washington’s ‘meddling’ in China’s internal affairs, member of Chinese delegation says.
Senior PLA figures expected to use Xiangshan Forum to take aim at US representatives over Washington’s ‘meddling’ in China’s internal affairs, member of Chinese delegation says.
Soldiers from 140 countries are expected to take part in 10-day sporting event in Wuhan, which coincides with Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
Soldiers from 140 countries are expected to take part in 10-day sporting event in Wuhan, which coincides with Xiangshan Forum in Beijing.
Pyongyang sent working-level officials to Dandong, Liaoning province last week to lay groundwork, according to South Korean newspaper.
Pyongyang sent working-level officials to Dandong, Liaoning province last week to lay groundwork, according to South Korean newspaper.
Ruling will help bring an end to the violence in the city and save young people from further harm, Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission says in a social media commentary.
Ruling will help bring an end to the violence in the city and save young people from further harm, Central Political and Legal Affairs Commission says in a social media commentary.
Military observers say cooperation between the two sides helps provide counterbalance to American military might.
Military observers say cooperation between the two sides helps provide counterbalance to American military might.
For China it is a show of how its armed forces have been modernised, but one analyst calls it ‘the ultimate show of insecurity and cold war thinking’.
For China it is a show of how its armed forces have been modernised, but one analyst calls it ‘the ultimate show of insecurity and cold war thinking’.
Fly-past will begin with helicopters and feature the country’s new generation warplanes.
Fly-past will begin with helicopters and feature the country’s new generation warplanes.
President Xi Jinping will inspect 15,000 troops, more than 160 aircraft and 580 active weapon systems during the event on October 1.
President Xi Jinping will inspect 15,000 troops, more than 160 aircraft and 580 active weapon systems during the event on October 1.
Beijing wants to avoid being drawn into conflicts in the Middle East, a region that is crucial to the country’s oil supplies.
Beijing wants to avoid being drawn into conflicts in the Middle East, a region that is crucial to the country’s oil supplies.
Military experts say PLA modernisation brought about during Xi Jinping’s presidency will be the main focus of October 1 celebration in Beijing.
Military experts say PLA modernisation brought about during Xi Jinping’s presidency will be the main focus of October 1 celebration in Beijing.
Lawmaker Junius Ho and supporters tore down Post-it notes at sites across the city – but protesters mostly waited a bit and put up new messages.
Lawmaker Junius Ho and supporters tore down Post-it notes at sites across the city – but protesters mostly waited a bit and put up new messages.
Chaos fears lead rail operator to announce closure of two MTR stations as Hong Kong enters 16th straight weekend of demonstrations.
Chaos fears lead rail operator to announce closure of two MTR stations as Hong Kong enters 16th straight weekend of demonstrations.
Military sources say warship will be equipped with reconnaissance version of the UAV, and the vessel is expected to enter service later this year.
Military sources say warship will be equipped with reconnaissance version of the UAV, and the vessel is expected to enter service later this year.
Shop owned by Lee Ching-hei and two partners was the sixth pop-up location opened since August 3 – with the others lasting about a week.
Shop owned by Lee Ching-hei and two partners was the sixth pop-up location opened since August 3 – with the others lasting about a week.
October 1 event is intended to be a showcase for military’s progress under Xi Jinping, with J-20 stealth fighters set to take pride of place.
October 1 event is intended to be a showcase for military’s progress under Xi Jinping, with J-20 stealth fighters set to take pride of place.
Tsai Jin-shu, the chairman of the Federation of Southern Taiwan Cross-Strait Associations, disappeared while on a trip to Fujian province in July last year, Straits Exchange Foundation says.
Tsai Jin-shu, the chairman of the Federation of Southern Taiwan Cross-Strait Associations, disappeared while on a trip to Fujian province in July last year, Straits Exchange Foundation says.
The operations aimed to caution Beijing that the US military can carry out amphibious campaigns far from home if Washington needs to intervene in territorial disputes between its allies and China, observers say.
The operations aimed to caution Beijing that the US military can carry out amphibious campaigns far from home if Washington needs to intervene in territorial disputes between its allies and China, observers say.
Billionaire businessman delivers pastries to his political allies telling them to ‘stay true to our original intention’.
Billionaire businessman delivers pastries to his political allies telling them to ‘stay true to our original intention’.
Thousands of protesters march to US consulate in the city, calling on Washington officials to back Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.
Thousands of protesters march to US consulate in the city, calling on Washington officials to back Hong Kong Human Rights and Democracy Act.
Photos show troops arriving in the city before dawn, with military armoured vehicles exchanged for anti-riot types, before armed helicopters from the Hong Kong Garrison’s air force fly in during daylight.
Photos show troops arriving in the city before dawn, with military armoured vehicles exchanged for anti-riot types, before armed helicopters from the Hong Kong Garrison’s air force fly in during daylight.