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- America has been caught napping by Beijing’s military build-up, maritime militia and island-building campaign, experts say
- Island outposts have already given China the ‘foundation of control’ and the PLA fleet could dwarf America’s by 2030
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.
At least one general and two lieutenant generals on the list of those punished for links to jailed former chief of joint staff, according to sources.
At least one general and two lieutenant generals on the list of those punished for links to jailed former chief of joint staff, according to sources.
The People’s Liberation Army has until 2035 to turn itself into hi-tech military but there is one big barrier to those ambitions.
The People’s Liberation Army has until 2035 to turn itself into hi-tech military but there is one big barrier to those ambitions.
Collin Koh writes that military operations in the Asia-Pacific region and elsewhere plausibly will have to do more with less in the coming years.
Collin Koh writes that military operations in the Asia-Pacific region and elsewhere plausibly will have to do more with less in the coming years.
Military observers say it’s a response to the growing need for amphibious operations amid rising tensions over the South China Sea and Taiwan.
Military observers say it’s a response to the growing need for amphibious operations amid rising tensions over the South China Sea and Taiwan.
Military sources say leadership hopes move out of capital will help to improve combat readiness and reduce cronyism.
Military sources say leadership hopes move out of capital will help to improve combat readiness and reduce cronyism.
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.
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.
Country is pumping more resources into developing equipment ranging from better guns to state-of-the-art warplanes, according to armaments specialists.
Country is pumping more resources into developing equipment ranging from better guns to state-of-the-art warplanes, according to armaments specialists.
But arms exports grew by just 2.7 per cent in 2014-18 from the previous five years, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report.
But arms exports grew by just 2.7 per cent in 2014-18 from the previous five years, according to Stockholm International Peace Research Institute report.
The proposed 7.5 per cent increase is justified when Beijing, which has a stated path of peaceful growth, needs to defend its interests and modernise
The proposed 7.5 per cent increase is justified when Beijing, which has a stated path of peaceful growth, needs to defend its interests and modernise
Campaigners welcome news as veterans of wars and nuclear programmes continue to fight for better rights.
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.
Accountability central to realising ambitions to be a modern fighting force, professor says.
It involves ‘stealth and joint penetration’ on land, in the air and at sea, causing simultaneous dilemmas for adversaries to effectively fight back.
It involves ‘stealth and joint penetration’ on land, in the air and at sea, causing simultaneous dilemmas for adversaries to effectively fight back.
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.
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.
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.
Inspectors will keep tabs on progress in battle preparedness as the People’s Liberation Army seeks to become a modern fighting force.
Inspectors will keep tabs on progress in battle preparedness as the People’s Liberation Army seeks to become a modern fighting force.
As China expands its military might a retired naval officer points out that size is not everything in modern warfare.
As China expands its military might a retired naval officer points out that size is not everything in modern warfare.
Beijing’s measures are in keeping with its spreading reach and influence and its efforts are moderate and defensive
Beijing’s measures are in keeping with its spreading reach and influence and its efforts are moderate and defensive
The PLA started out as a part of the Communist Party and continues to be so despite internal calls to nationalise.
The PLA started out as a part of the Communist Party and continues to be so despite internal calls to nationalise.