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Satellite images show work on the remote base on Wake Island, which could play a key defensive role in event of conflict in the western Pacific.
Satellite images show work on the remote base on Wake Island, which could play a key defensive role in event of conflict in the western Pacific.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh used a visit to Moscow to urge Russia to speed up delivery of its S-400 system, which the PLA already has.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh used a visit to Moscow to urge Russia to speed up delivery of its S-400 system, which the PLA already has.
Pentagon identifies the two countries as greatest strategic threats to US, saying they have ‘weaponised space’.
Pentagon identifies the two countries as greatest strategic threats to US, saying they have ‘weaponised space’.
Beijing ‘wants to de-escalate the situation ahead of the Yang-Pompeo’ talks, according to source close to People’s Liberation Army.
Beijing ‘wants to de-escalate the situation ahead of the Yang-Pompeo’ talks, according to source close to People’s Liberation Army.
Warships from both countries came within 100m of each other in April, Chinese military insider says.
Warships from both countries came within 100m of each other in April, Chinese military insider says.
China says its island-building in the Spratlys and other areas will benefit the world, but its closest neighbours are not so sure.
China says its island-building in the Spratlys and other areas will benefit the world, but its closest neighbours are not so sure.
New commander Xu Qiling is younger than his Western Theatre Command predecessor and has experience in four of the PLA’s five theatre commands.
New commander Xu Qiling is younger than his Western Theatre Command predecessor and has experience in four of the PLA’s five theatre commands.
Some officials in New Delhi think they can take advantage of the tensions between Beijing and Washington, Chinese academic says.
Some officials in New Delhi think they can take advantage of the tensions between Beijing and Washington, Chinese academic says.
Deployment of Chinese advanced weapon systems is designed to show India the PLA’s capability, expert says, as friction echoes 2017’s confrontation in Doklam.
Deployment of Chinese advanced weapon systems is designed to show India the PLA’s capability, expert says, as friction echoes 2017’s confrontation in Doklam.
The recent drill in Tibet included drones and explosives to put troops to test in extreme, complicated situations.
The recent drill in Tibet included drones and explosives to put troops to test in extreme, complicated situations.
WeChat and YouTube become new fighting arenas for soldiers but their governments are playing down Himalayan clashes.
WeChat and YouTube become new fighting arenas for soldiers but their governments are playing down Himalayan clashes.
Plans for airspace controls over one of the world’s most disputed waterways have been in the pipeline for a decade, military insider says.
Plans for airspace controls over one of the world’s most disputed waterways have been in the pipeline for a decade, military insider says.
Li Zuocheng says collusion between independence and foreign forces is a ‘great and realistic threat’ to peaceful development of relations.
Li Zuocheng says collusion between independence and foreign forces is a ‘great and realistic threat’ to peaceful development of relations.
Taipei-controlled Pratas and Taiping islands lost their geostrategic importance to Beijing after it developed eight artificial islands nearby, military observer says.
Taipei-controlled Pratas and Taiping islands lost their geostrategic importance to Beijing after it developed eight artificial islands nearby, military observer says.
Budget of US$178 billion announced as the country faces growing security risks and economic impact of coronavirus pandemic.
Budget of US$178 billion announced as the country faces growing security risks and economic impact of coronavirus pandemic.
Pentagon agency’s goal is to have 150 interconnected probes operating in low-Earth orbit by 2024.
Pentagon agency’s goal is to have 150 interconnected probes operating in low-Earth orbit by 2024.
Insiders say the PLA will want to match or exceed last year’s 7.5 per cent growth rate as tensions mount on several fronts.
Insiders say the PLA will want to match or exceed last year’s 7.5 per cent growth rate as tensions mount on several fronts.
Loud calls on social media urge Beijing to strike while world is busy with coronavirus crisis, but observers say the authorities do not want to be rushed.
Loud calls on social media urge Beijing to strike while world is busy with coronavirus crisis, but observers say the authorities do not want to be rushed.
The People’s Liberation Army has dispatched medical teams and vital supplies around the world to help fight Covid-19, but trust issues and a lack of experience are likely to curtail its ambitions to be a global leader, observers say.
The People’s Liberation Army has dispatched medical teams and vital supplies around the world to help fight Covid-19, but trust issues and a lack of experience are likely to curtail its ambitions to be a global leader, observers say.
Qiao Liang, seen as a hawkish voice in China, makes remarks amid rising nationalistic sentiment, with calls for Beijing to take action on the self-ruled island.
Qiao Liang, seen as a hawkish voice in China, makes remarks amid rising nationalistic sentiment, with calls for Beijing to take action on the self-ruled island.
Beijing ‘carefully considering’ unveiling the plane at the Zhuhai Airshow in November at a time of heightened regional tension.
Beijing ‘carefully considering’ unveiling the plane at the Zhuhai Airshow in November at a time of heightened regional tension.
Warship joined by at least five escort vessels and analysts say the drills were ‘very significant’ to show the strike group wasn’t hit by coronavirus.
Warship joined by at least five escort vessels and analysts say the drills were ‘very significant’ to show the strike group wasn’t hit by coronavirus.
The vessels are upgraded versions of a Jin-class sub and join the PLA fleet in time for the military wing’s 71st anniversary.
The vessels are upgraded versions of a Jin-class sub and join the PLA fleet in time for the military wing’s 71st anniversary.
Taiwan Strait and South China Sea are settings for China and the US to assert influence with naval displays and military exercises.
Taiwan Strait and South China Sea are settings for China and the US to assert influence with naval displays and military exercises.
PLA scrambles air and sea patrols near Paracel Islands in response to what it says is violation of Chinese sovereignty.
PLA scrambles air and sea patrols near Paracel Islands in response to what it says is violation of Chinese sovereignty.
Both countries act to pre-empt potential outbreaks, with measures imposed at China’s only overseas base and the US’ largest African installation.
Both countries act to pre-empt potential outbreaks, with measures imposed at China’s only overseas base and the US’ largest African installation.
China has ‘always adopted a responsible attitude [to arms control treaties], earnestly fulfilling the international obligations and promises it has assumed’, foreign ministry says.
China has ‘always adopted a responsible attitude [to arms control treaties], earnestly fulfilling the international obligations and promises it has assumed’, foreign ministry says.
People’s Liberation Army resumes disrupted drills, including flotilla exercise in Miyako Strait in absence of US aircraft carriers.
People’s Liberation Army resumes disrupted drills, including flotilla exercise in Miyako Strait in absence of US aircraft carriers.
Adapted JL-9 designed for use with the catapult launch system on the Type 002 carrier, which is still in construction.
Adapted JL-9 designed for use with the catapult launch system on the Type 002 carrier, which is still in construction.
Results from a first-stage clinical trial will be published this month, but researchers say more extensive tests would best be conducted overseas.
Results from a first-stage clinical trial will be published this month, but researchers say more extensive tests would best be conducted overseas.