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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.
Military sources say the October 1 event in Beijing is intended to highlight its enhanced deterrent capabilities and show off advances of recent years.
Military sources say the October 1 event in Beijing is intended to highlight its enhanced deterrent capabilities and show off advances of recent years.
Blocking of visit by warship follows this month’s denial of requests for two US Navy ships to visit Hong Kong, as the countries trade barbs about the handling of anti-government protests in the city.
Blocking of visit by warship follows this month’s denial of requests for two US Navy ships to visit Hong Kong, as the countries trade barbs about the handling of anti-government protests in the city.
Military insiders say the aircraft appears to have beaten the FC-31 in the race to become the PLA Navy’s fighter of the future
Military insiders say the aircraft appears to have beaten the FC-31 in the race to become the PLA Navy’s fighter of the future
Appointment of 40-year-old to head Shenyang Aircraft Corporation meant to inject new life into ageing manufacturer.
Appointment of 40-year-old to head Shenyang Aircraft Corporation meant to inject new life into ageing manufacturer.
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.