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- US$620 million deal ‘demonstrates the importance attached to our national defence security’, Taiwanese defence ministry says
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PLA has brought in the all-terrain machines to speed up construction work in the rugged Himalayan region, according to video footage.
PLA has brought in the all-terrain machines to speed up construction work in the rugged Himalayan region, according to video footage.
Assessment comes as Communist Party anti-corruption watchdog introduces rules for mandatory audits of all serving and retired top brass.
Assessment comes as Communist Party anti-corruption watchdog introduces rules for mandatory audits of all serving and retired top brass.
Su Chi, former head of the island’s National Security Council, says government should not delude itself over America’s ability or willingness to stop a PLA invasion.
Su Chi, former head of the island’s National Security Council, says government should not delude itself over America’s ability or willingness to stop a PLA invasion.
The PCL-181 has been on show in the rugged Himalayas, close to a border conflict with India.
The PCL-181 has been on show in the rugged Himalayas, close to a border conflict with India.
Taiwanese security source says American forces may have been responding to intelligence about the PLA Navy.
Taiwanese security source says American forces may have been responding to intelligence about the PLA Navy.
PLA forces hold live-fire drills in Tibet while India deploys battle tanks close to conflict zone.
PLA forces hold live-fire drills in Tibet while India deploys battle tanks close to conflict zone.
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.
Final satellite in the navigation network – China’s answer to the US-owned GPS – is sent into orbit on Tuesday after technical problems delayed it by a week.
Final satellite in the navigation network – China’s answer to the US-owned GPS – is sent into orbit on Tuesday after technical problems delayed it by a week.
President Tsai Ing-wen hails ‘leap’ in development for island’s aerospace industry and underlines home-grown defence policy.
President Tsai Ing-wen hails ‘leap’ in development for island’s aerospace industry and underlines home-grown defence policy.
Beijing dialled down its mentions of the strategy to help modernise the armed forces but a new document offers some clues.
Beijing dialled down its mentions of the strategy to help modernise the armed forces but a new document offers some clues.
Decision shows Beijing’s determination to support multilateral mechanisms for arms control, analyst says.
Decision shows Beijing’s determination to support multilateral mechanisms for arms control, analyst says.
There was no apparent word in this year’s government work report of the defence strategy that has raised alarm in Washington.
There was no apparent word in this year’s government work report of the defence strategy that has raised alarm in Washington.
Tense relations with the US, and the question of whether armed confrontation can be avoided, will loom large as China’s political elite meets at China’s annual “two sessions” of the National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Structural shifts in the balance of power have brought the countries closer to the brink, an analyst says, with the South China Sea the most likely flashpoint.
Tense relations with the US, and the question of whether armed confrontation can be avoided, will loom large as China’s political elite meets at China’s annual “two sessions” of the National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. Structural shifts in the balance of power have brought the countries closer to the brink, an analyst says, with the South China Sea the most likely flashpoint.
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.
Editor of nationalistic tabloid wants Beijing to increase warheads to 1,000, including at least 100 ballistic missiles that can reach US mainland.
Editor of nationalistic tabloid wants Beijing to increase warheads to 1,000, including at least 100 ballistic missiles that can reach US mainland.
Analysts say disputed islands and reefs in East and South China seas part of US consideration in new strategy.
Analysts say disputed islands and reefs in East and South China seas part of US consideration in new strategy.
Move will help air force with patrols and combat-readiness near Taiwan and in the East and South China seas, according to observers.
Move will help air force with patrols and combat-readiness near Taiwan and in the East and South China seas, according to observers.
Beijing’s military build-up, maritime militia and island-building have caught America napping. With the PLA rapidly expanding, China may already have the ‘foundation of control’ of the waterway.
Beijing’s military build-up, maritime militia and island-building have caught America napping. With the PLA rapidly expanding, China may already have the ‘foundation of control’ of the waterway.
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
It could be used to take down missiles or hostile aircraft, state tabloid Global Times says, as military’s procurement website invites bids from suppliers.
It could be used to take down missiles or hostile aircraft, state tabloid Global Times says, as military’s procurement website invites bids from suppliers.
Two new regulations will take effect from January 1 – on safety management and record-keeping, after a number of accidents amid push to modernise.
Two new regulations will take effect from January 1 – on safety management and record-keeping, after a number of accidents amid push to modernise.
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.
Defence secretary says national effort on par with World War II and space race needed to prevent Chinese military gaining ‘decisive advantage for many, many years’.
Defence secretary says national effort on par with World War II and space race needed to prevent Chinese military gaining ‘decisive advantage for many, many years’.
Taipei’s request is first time it has publicly asked US to help assess its combat readiness and follows Donald Trump’s support for closer cooperation.
Taipei’s request is first time it has publicly asked US to help assess its combat readiness and follows Donald Trump’s support for closer cooperation.
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.
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.
People’s Liberation Army faces major challenges in Taiwan, Tibet and Xinjiang, and needs more money to achieve its modernisation goals, white paper says.
People’s Liberation Army faces major challenges in Taiwan, Tibet and Xinjiang, and needs more money to achieve its modernisation goals, white paper says.
The former Soviet Union developed nuclear technology for its biggest ships by testing it on icebreakers, now China is hoping it can do the same.
The former Soviet Union developed nuclear technology for its biggest ships by testing it on icebreakers, now China is hoping it can do the same.
Beijing acknowledges the competition with the US military, attacks its presence in the Asia-Pacific as destabilising and provocative, and clearly outlines China’s long-term aim to challenge US dominance.
The nation may lag behind the United States, but that does not mean its capabilities can be ignored; doing so would risk unintended consequences.