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- Bumper 40 per cent wage rise on its way, with border forces and promising young officers set for biggest slice
- But concerns remain about continuing lack of legal underpinning for all matters relating to military pay and conditions
In 1991, the People’s Liberation Army was ‘backwards’ compared to the might of America, experts say.
In 1991, the People’s Liberation Army was ‘backwards’ compared to the might of America, experts say.
Overhaul of rules to treat officers in remote commands more fairly is also likely to see them given more advanced weapons.
Overhaul of rules to treat officers in remote commands more fairly is also likely to see them given more advanced weapons.
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers have held a series of counterterrorism drills along China’s border with Vietnam. Chinese state media released a video on December 21, 2020, showing the exercises described as aiming to boost the army’s capabilities to better manage terrorism in the region.
People’s Liberation Army (PLA) soldiers have held a series of counterterrorism drills along China’s border with Vietnam. Chinese state media released a video on December 21, 2020, showing the exercises described as aiming to boost the army’s capabilities to better manage terrorism in the region.
Analysts say it’s part of push to strengthen combat training and get troops used to hi-tech weapons and equipment.
Analysts say it’s part of push to strengthen combat training and get troops used to hi-tech weapons and equipment.
Relations between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have steadily grown more tense since 2016 when Tsai Ing-wen from the Taiwanese independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party became the self-ruled island’s president. Cross-strait tensions have only intensified since her re-election in January 2020, and because of a hardened US stance toward Beijing that has seen Washington step up its support for Taipei. News of American proposals to sell more advanced weaponry to Taiwan has been countered with word that Beijing is upgrading missile bases on its southeast coast, reportedly to prepare for a possible invasion.
Relations between the Chinese mainland and Taiwan have steadily grown more tense since 2016 when Tsai Ing-wen from the Taiwanese independence-leaning Democratic Progressive Party became the self-ruled island’s president. Cross-strait tensions have only intensified since her re-election in January 2020, and because of a hardened US stance toward Beijing that has seen Washington step up its support for Taipei. News of American proposals to sell more advanced weaponry to Taiwan has been countered with word that Beijing is upgrading missile bases on its southeast coast, reportedly to prepare for a possible invasion.
The anti-China sentiment stoked by the Trump administration and the pandemic mean China must step up its preparedness to show it will not be bullied any longer.
The anti-China sentiment stoked by the Trump administration and the pandemic mean China must step up its preparedness to show it will not be bullied any longer.
The four-day plenum in Beijing wraps up with a statement that says it has entered a period of ‘strategic opportunity’ for development.
The four-day plenum in Beijing wraps up with a statement that says it has entered a period of ‘strategic opportunity’ for development.
Zhang Yuliang, a new air force cadet with only about 50 hours of experience, recently found himself in an emergency during a training flight with China’s Naval Aviation University at an undisclosed location. Zhang was training in a J-15, China’s heaviest and only active carrier-based warplane, when its left engine suddenly failed mid-flight. Here’s what happened next...
Zhang Yuliang, a new air force cadet with only about 50 hours of experience, recently found himself in an emergency during a training flight with China’s Naval Aviation University at an undisclosed location. Zhang was training in a J-15, China’s heaviest and only active carrier-based warplane, when its left engine suddenly failed mid-flight. Here’s what happened next...
PLA journal says the country needs to master technologies such as 5G, blockchain and AI to guarantee its security.
PLA journal says the country needs to master technologies such as 5G, blockchain and AI to guarantee its security.
China will not react to the US secretary of defence’s ‘Future Forward’ announcement but will push forward with military overhaul: analyst.
China will not react to the US secretary of defence’s ‘Future Forward’ announcement but will push forward with military overhaul: analyst.
The Trump administration has shown increasing support for the island in the race for the White House, actions that Beijing has branded as provocations.
The Trump administration has shown increasing support for the island in the race for the White House, actions that Beijing has branded as provocations.
Analysts are divided on how essential the PLA navy’s newest hardware will be in any operation against Taiwan.
Analysts are divided on how essential the PLA navy’s newest hardware will be in any operation against Taiwan.
Legislation aims to improve support for ex-service personnel but proposals to favour senior officers raise concerns others will miss out.
Legislation aims to improve support for ex-service personnel but proposals to favour senior officers raise concerns others will miss out.
After Covid-19 delays, prototype successfully skis along ocean surface and then takes off from the water during trial in Shandong province.
After Covid-19 delays, prototype successfully skis along ocean surface and then takes off from the water during trial in Shandong province.
While the US has a de facto alliance with Asean, Japan and South Korea, disputes between nations in the region and their economic ties to China pose a challenge to putting up a united front. Meanwhile, China is extending its economic and military reach.
While the US has a de facto alliance with Asean, Japan and South Korea, disputes between nations in the region and their economic ties to China pose a challenge to putting up a united front. Meanwhile, China is extending its economic and military reach.
In a video released on July 17, 2020, by the People's Liberation Army, China showed its air force deploying a Y-9 aircraft for the first time to transfer a critically injured officer from a base in Tibet to a hospital in Xian.
In a video released on July 17, 2020, by the People's Liberation Army, China showed its air force deploying a Y-9 aircraft for the first time to transfer a critically injured officer from a base in Tibet to a hospital in Xian.
The air force’s specially equipped Y-9 ‘flying hospital’ was deployed for the first time to transfer an injured soldier from a base in Tibet.
The air force’s specially equipped Y-9 ‘flying hospital’ was deployed for the first time to transfer an injured soldier from a base in Tibet.
US$620 million deal ‘demonstrates the importance attached to our national defence security’, Taiwanese defence ministry says.
US$620 million deal ‘demonstrates the importance attached to our national defence security’, Taiwanese defence ministry says.
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.