China military reform

China’s neighbours should start thinking about new encounters with China’s growing power less individually and more collectively. Illustration: Craig Stephens

Behind China’s smiling diplomacy lies growing military might

China’s military moves since the 19th party congress should be a warning to its neighbours to start thinking about their relationship collectively.

27 Feb 2018 - 7:24pm 55

Civilian drones are an indispensable force to strengthen the Chinese military and test its weaknesses, according to a Beijing-based military analyst. Photo: AP

China’s air force enlists courier firms for military’s drone front

28 Jan 2018 - 11:14pm 8

Displays of military might and talk of ‘not fearing death’ are becoming more frequent but that doesn’t mean a war is on the horizon

As China beats its war drum, who should hear its call?

14 Jan 2018 - 12:19pm 103

Chinese President Xi Jinping boards a 99A tank during an inspection of a division of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) army in the Central Theatre Command on January 3, 2018. Photo: Xinhua

China military reforms help to ensure political security

11 Jan 2018 - 1:46am 1

Chinese President Xi Jinping joins sailors aboard a destroyer in this file photo. He has made upgrading and modernising the military a top priority, and there were several major additions to the navy in 2017. Photo: Xinhua

Check out the five big additions to China’s navy in 2017

31 Dec 2017 - 10:49pm 24

The new network will help submarines better assess water conditions, allowing crews to target enemies more accurately. Photo: Handout

Surveillance system puts China’s underwater targets in focus

1 Jan 2018 - 11:31am 44

China’s 1.5 million-strong paramilitary police force will now report to the Central Military Commission, headed by Xi Jinping. Photo: EPA

China puts armed police under control of military chiefs

28 Dec 2017 - 2:40pm 5

Faced with mass protests that pose a threat to stability, Xi Jinping has pledged to set up a veterans’ affairs administration to improve their welfare

Why Chinese veterans are sceptical about president’s promise

6 Nov 2017 - 5:20pm 37

A military parade celebrates the 90th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army at the Zhurihe training base in Inner Mongolia in July. Photo: Xinhua

What changes at the top mean for China’s military

26 Oct 2017 - 6:46pm 1

Changes could be in store for the Central Military Commission overseeing China’s armed forces. Photo: Xinhua

Xi ‘plots shake-up’ of men running China’s military machine

24 Oct 2017 - 11:31pm 27

Party congress expected to usher in major changes at body that controls People’s Liberation Army

Xi Jinping clears decks for top-level military changes

6 Oct 2017 - 10:54am 16

A file picture of a Ukraine-made heavy cargo AN-225 Mriya aircraft, designed at the Antonov design centre in 1988, transporting a Soviet-designed Buran space shuttle. Motor Sich supplies engines for Antonov aircraft. Photo: AP

Chinese stake in military aircraft engine-making giant ‘frozen’

22 Sep 2017 - 4:35pm 28

Getting a ticket to attend the party congress is the first step for most Central Committee hopefuls – whether they are civilian cadres or military officers. Photo: Reuters

China’s new generation of military leaders in the spotlight

13 Sep 2017 - 10:22am 7

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