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Tehran is said to be interested in buying 36 of the advanced Chinese fighter jets but finding the cash could be difficult.
Tehran is said to be interested in buying 36 of the advanced Chinese fighter jets but finding the cash could be difficult.
A combination of landing helicopter dock and landing platform dock vessels has military observers speculating about better ways to deploy ships and aircraft.
A combination of landing helicopter dock and landing platform dock vessels has military observers speculating about better ways to deploy ships and aircraft.
A photo of the captain of the USS Mustin taken while shadowing the PLA warships has been described as a form of ‘cognitive warfare’.
A photo of the captain of the USS Mustin taken while shadowing the PLA warships has been described as a form of ‘cognitive warfare’.
CCTV video of life aboard massive vessel and glimpse at its technologies suggests it is ready for the next stage of its development, source close to navy says.
CCTV video of life aboard massive vessel and glimpse at its technologies suggests it is ready for the next stage of its development, source close to navy says.
Ship’s visit highlights US obligation towards the Philippines, analyst says, and follows China and the US sailing aircraft carriers into the contested waters.
Ship’s visit highlights US obligation towards the Philippines, analyst says, and follows China and the US sailing aircraft carriers into the contested waters.
Regulations announced by Tibet region’s government, based on rules already in force, are aimed at preventing infiltration by exiled Tibetans, insider says.
Regulations announced by Tibet region’s government, based on rules already in force, are aimed at preventing infiltration by exiled Tibetans, insider says.
Escalating tensions over Taiwan and Tokyo’s own territorial disputes with Beijing threaten decades of balanced diplomacy.
Escalating tensions over Taiwan and Tokyo’s own territorial disputes with Beijing threaten decades of balanced diplomacy.
Sino-Japanese relations have sunk since Beijing introduced a controversial coastguard law and US-Japan defence talks marked a shift in regional geopolitics.
Sino-Japanese relations have sunk since Beijing introduced a controversial coastguard law and US-Japan defence talks marked a shift in regional geopolitics.
Members of the Chinese armed forces played an important support role at the top-level talks, a military source says.
Members of the Chinese armed forces played an important support role at the top-level talks, a military source says.
The two sides have agreed to work together to fight climate change, but the prospect of Xi Jinping and Joe Biden meeting face-to-face appears remote for now.
The two sides have agreed to work together to fight climate change, but the prospect of Xi Jinping and Joe Biden meeting face-to-face appears remote for now.
Satellite images show at least 16 of the launch facilities being constructed in a PLA training area in Inner Mongolia, according to US think tank report.
Satellite images show at least 16 of the launch facilities being constructed in a PLA training area in Inner Mongolia, according to US think tank report.
US leads arms exports with 37 per cent of market share for 2016-20 while China accounted for 5.2 per cent of sales, says Stockholm research institute.
US leads arms exports with 37 per cent of market share for 2016-20 while China accounted for 5.2 per cent of sales, says Stockholm research institute.
The country’s latest five-year plan includes pledges to encourage the private sector to work with the defence industry to improve the PLA’s capabilities.
The country’s latest five-year plan includes pledges to encourage the private sector to work with the defence industry to improve the PLA’s capabilities.
‘Shipbuilders and ship propulsion engineers are keen on making a significant breakthrough’, person close to PLA Navy says.
‘Shipbuilders and ship propulsion engineers are keen on making a significant breakthrough’, person close to PLA Navy says.
Air force advances in the US will push Beijing to match American ingenuity and design, analysts say.
Air force advances in the US will push Beijing to match American ingenuity and design, analysts say.
Defence funding will reach US$209 billion in 2021, and Premier Li Keqiang says PLA will get a training boost. Analysts say it reflects strong economic recovery and increase will be concerning for neighbours.
Defence funding will reach US$209 billion in 2021, and Premier Li Keqiang says PLA will get a training boost. Analysts say it reflects strong economic recovery and increase will be concerning for neighbours.
China’s defence ministry says Beijing will chart its own course of non-alignment and non-confrontation.
China’s defence ministry says Beijing will chart its own course of non-alignment and non-confrontation.
China is stepping up its drills and soldiers must meet real combat and joint operation requirements to improve the Chinese military’s fighting power.
China is stepping up its drills and soldiers must meet real combat and joint operation requirements to improve the Chinese military’s fighting power.
An official budget figure for the PLA will not be announced at next month’s meetings but experts forecast small increase.
An official budget figure for the PLA will not be announced at next month’s meetings but experts forecast small increase.
The new administration is trying to strengthen the four-nation partnership, which also involves Japan and Australia.
The new administration is trying to strengthen the four-nation partnership, which also involves Japan and Australia.
The new Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty became international law this month but a flaw may stifle it’s aims – the major nuclear states won’t sign up.
The new Nuclear Weapon Ban Treaty became international law this month but a flaw may stifle it’s aims – the major nuclear states won’t sign up.
The deal between Moscow and Washington gives Beijing the chance to play catch-up, but it may face increasing pressure to join future talks on non-proliferation.
The deal between Moscow and Washington gives Beijing the chance to play catch-up, but it may face increasing pressure to join future talks on non-proliferation.
Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trussler says United States is closely watching the PLA’s missile programme, which he calls an effort to destabilise the region.
Vice Admiral Jeffrey Trussler says United States is closely watching the PLA’s missile programme, which he calls an effort to destabilise the region.
Locations of DF-26’s launchers put India within its range and pose threat to US base in Japan, after China last year used one to target a ship during a drill.
Locations of DF-26’s launchers put India within its range and pose threat to US base in Japan, after China last year used one to target a ship during a drill.
Breakdown in military-level communication since the Chinese side missed a virtual meeting should be addressed to stabilise the situation, observers say.
Breakdown in military-level communication since the Chinese side missed a virtual meeting should be addressed to stabilise the situation, observers say.
Bumper 40 per cent wage rise on its way, with border forces and promising young officers set for biggest slice.
Bumper 40 per cent wage rise on its way, with border forces and promising young officers set for biggest slice.
Wang Yang, a member of the top leadership body, says containing separatism and promoting integration are key priorities for the Communist Party’s centenary.
Wang Yang, a member of the top leadership body, says containing separatism and promoting integration are key priorities for the Communist Party’s centenary.
Overhaul of rules to treat officers in remote commands more fairly is also likely to see them given more advanced weapons.
Overhaul of rules to treat officers in remote commands more fairly is also likely to see them given more advanced weapons.
Observers believe the disorientation caused by mountain sickness is to blame but warn that serious symptoms can lead to death.
Observers believe the disorientation caused by mountain sickness is to blame but warn that serious symptoms can lead to death.
Beijing sees little prospect of a conflict in the Himalayan area over winter, according to source close to Chinese military.
Beijing sees little prospect of a conflict in the Himalayan area over winter, according to source close to Chinese military.