Military sources say leadership hopes move out of capital will help to improve combat readiness and reduce cronyism.

Once it starts production, liquefied natural gas will be transported to CNOOC’s terminal in Zhuhai to supply energy to the Greater Bay Area.

Border patrol unit signed agreement with China Mobile to build country’s first 5G checkpoint at Yunfeng Reservoir, according to mainland Chinese media.

Taipei says deal is proceeding despite reports Washington had shelved it pending its trade negotiations with Beijing.

Philippines’ foreign ministry weighs in on controversy over presence of Chinese fleet near contested Thitu Island.

Chinese fighter pilot Wang Wei died after his jet collided with a US spy plane near Hainan Island in an incident that ‘set off many changes’ for the PLA.

The country’s leadership is reviewing a list of weapons but the final line-up could depend in part on relations with the United States, sources say.

France and Russia may send aircraft carriers to join China’s flat tops in show of military might and amity as Beijing polishes its image as rising power.

Cai Peihui, representing self-ruled island at legislative session, also says mainland will not hesitate to ‘liberate’ Taiwan if it declares independence.

Funding will rise to US$175.98 billion in 2019 – up by 7.5 per cent from 2018 but less than the 8.1 per cent growth last year.

Defence budget’s annual increases have slowed to single digits since 2016 while military continues to modernise, as legislature spokesman says spending will be defensive and not a threat to other countries.

Campaigners welcome news as veterans of wars and nuclear programmes continue to fight for better rights.

Accountability central to realising ambitions to be a modern fighting force, professor says.

Du Fuguo lost his arms and eyes to an explosion during mine clearance operations along the China-Vietnam border. Nearly 40 soldiers have been hurt since 2014 clearing mines in China’s southwest Yunnan province.

Groups of retired military personnel gather in private around China despite Beijing’s reluctance to mark the politically sensitive anniversary.

Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the Sino-Vietnamese war in which 7,000 Chinese died, but there will be no commemorations in Beijing.

After US Indo-Pacific commander told Senate panel America needs to strengthen underwater advantage in region, analysts say US may send more nuclear attack submarines and encourage allies to upgrade fleets.

Admiral Phil Davidson tells Senate panel Beijing is seeking to ‘bend, break and replace the existing rules-based international order’ and warns China has become the ‘principal threat’ to American interests, people and allies.

PLA Navy’s first commissioned carrier and training ship for new generation of pilots could lose its distinctive ski-jump flight deck if newer technology takes over.

The growing US-China naval arms race is putting pressure on Beijing to reconsider its long-standing nuclear policy, analysts say.

Beijing expected to have at least six aircraft carrier battle groups by 2035 after it prioritised modernising its navy, and will equip them with electromagnetic launch catapults similar to those of the US.

Cai Yanwei came from the sort of family that faced persecution during the Cultural Revolution, but his skill as a flier kept him alive.

While charge sheet says Sun was responsible for causing huge losses to the state, one source claims accused could face death penalty if he compromised national security.

CCTV report said rocket forces simulated response to attack by ‘imaginary enemy’ while DF-41 drill tested readiness that became media event for domestic and overseas audiences.

Beijing deploys ships, aircraft and ramps up rhetoric as its forces conduct drills close to Taiwanese airspace.

PLA Rocket Force reportedly shot down ‘simulated ballistic target’ almost 250km away and moving at 3km per second.

‘Milestone’ advance on China’s hi-tech goals was a result of cooperation with a Russian company, a shipbuilding source said.

Navy carried out a flight test in the Yellow Sea late last month, though its range of 9,000km is still far behind that of the American and Russian submarine-launched ballistic missiles.

Liaoning is undergoing a revamp at Dalian shipyard, while the Type 001A is expected to start a fourth sea trial in the coming days.

Details are unclear but signs point to deep trouble for Sun Bo over espionage claims.