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- Sunday marks the 40th anniversary of the start of the Sino-Vietnamese war but there will be no commemorations in Beijing
- Ex-soldiers say they just want to be acknowledged for the sacrifices they and the 7,000 who died – many of them teenagers – made for their country
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.
The PLA took a back seat to economic development in the first decades of the country’s determination to lie low and foster growth.
The PLA took a back seat to economic development in the first decades of the country’s determination to lie low and foster growth.
China’s military moves since the 19th party congress should be a warning to its neighbours to start thinking about their relationship collectively.
China’s military moves since the 19th party congress should be a warning to its neighbours to start thinking about their relationship collectively.