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China became the first country to announce the deployment of the missiles, but Russia recently announced it had developed a much more advanced version.
China became the first country to announce the deployment of the missiles, but Russia recently announced it had developed a much more advanced version.
Ship is the first Type 055 guided missile destroyer to be commissioned into the PLA Navy and is one of the most advanced warships of its type in the world
Ship is the first Type 055 guided missile destroyer to be commissioned into the PLA Navy and is one of the most advanced warships of its type in the world
Mainland Chinese observers do not expect extreme reaction to president’s re-election – but warn Beijing will respond to ‘provocations’ such as moves towards independence
Mainland Chinese observers do not expect extreme reaction to president’s re-election – but warn Beijing will respond to ‘provocations’ such as moves towards independence
Military source says work on JL-3 “Big Wave” has been separated from work on next generation Type 096 submarines to speed up process.
Military source says work on JL-3 “Big Wave” has been separated from work on next generation Type 096 submarines to speed up process.
Observers say US president could make additional demands when he travels to Beijing after a phase-one trade deal is signed.
Observers say US president could make additional demands when he travels to Beijing after a phase-one trade deal is signed.
Warships, speedboats, armed helicopters, infantry and special troops take part in joint air and sea exercise on Friday.
Warships, speedboats, armed helicopters, infantry and special troops take part in joint air and sea exercise on Friday.
Aircraft carrier is named after province where it will be based, but it also carries a message aimed at reminding the PLA Navy to learn from past humiliations.
Aircraft carrier is named after province where it will be based, but it also carries a message aimed at reminding the PLA Navy to learn from past humiliations.
CCTV footage indicates that the Shandong might have just 24 J-15s on board rather than the 36 previously expected.
CCTV footage indicates that the Shandong might have just 24 J-15s on board rather than the 36 previously expected.
The Shandong is expected to operate alongside the Liaoning to form a dual-carrier battle group to cut off access to independence forces on the island.
The Shandong is expected to operate alongside the Liaoning to form a dual-carrier battle group to cut off access to independence forces on the island.
The country’s second carrier is commissioned into the service by President Xi Jinping in Hainan province.
The country’s second carrier is commissioned into the service by President Xi Jinping in Hainan province.
Move designed to align senior officers’ ranks with their place in the broader hierarchy.
Move designed to align senior officers’ ranks with their place in the broader hierarchy.
Best pilots from carrier-borne squadrons sent to naval academy for warship training programme to meet ‘urgent need’ for commanders.
Best pilots from carrier-borne squadrons sent to naval academy for warship training programme to meet ‘urgent need’ for commanders.
Hardware that appeared without a name at the National Day parade in October is the PLA’s most powerful MLRS ever, experts say.
Hardware that appeared without a name at the National Day parade in October is the PLA’s most powerful MLRS ever, experts say.
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.