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傅前哨
Fu Qianshao is a prominent Chinese military aviation analyst and former Air Force member, having served for decades as an aviation equipment expert. He is widely recognised for his commentary on China’s military aircraft development and use.
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United States
The US could be moving away from precision strikes in the Iran war. Here’s why
As the conflict has intensified, more energy and civilian sites have been targeted in what is seen as a broader approach.
9 Apr 2026 - 9:26AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
What is the war on Iran teaching China about the United States’ resilience?
8 Apr 2026 - 11:10AM
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US, Israel war on Iran
What 2 downed jets mean for US vulnerability in the Iran war
4 Apr 2026 - 6:13PM
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China-Japan relations
Should China be worried about Japan’s maritime force overhaul?
Reform reflects shift towards quasi-carrier operations and preparations for potential conflict with Beijing, Chinese analysts say.
25 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
What if US ground forces march into Iran? Chinese experts weigh the risks
Seizing Kharg Island may ‘give the US greater leverage to pressure Iran into making concessions’: South China Sea analyst.
23 Mar 2026 - 11:00PM
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US, Israel war on Iran
Can the US reopen the Strait of Hormuz? Many military analysts are sceptical
Chinese observers question whether air strikes, and even a limited ground presence, will be enough to remove the threat to shipping.
20 Mar 2026 - 9:13PM
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China's military weapons
Could PLA’s new shipborne drone redefine South China Sea naval operations?
In a first, recent CCTV footage shows a lightweight uncrewed helicopter parked on the Chinese military’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship.
15 Mar 2026 - 10:00PM
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China's military weapons
Chinese drone for anti-submarine warfare among systems at Saudi defence show
Demand is growing in the Middle East for autonomous platforms and it is now one of the largest overseas markets for China’s military drones.
9 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM
China's military weapons
Are China’s J-20A stealth fighters now updated with high-thrust WS-15 engines?
Footage of flight tests suggests aircraft equipped with the home-grown engine is in the pre-delivery testing phase.
29 Jan 2026 - 11:01PM
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China's military weapons
New details of China’s H-6J maritime strike bomber: more vision, more range, more roles
Naval variant of PLA Air Force’s H-6K is primarily designed as an anti-ship weapon, key to deterring vessels in various conflict scenarios.
21 Jan 2026 - 12:34PM
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United States
As I see it
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Welcome, world, to the American jungle
Far from deterring China and Russia, the operation signals that brute force, not international law, now defines American action.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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US-Venezuela conflict
Venezuela attack seen as reminder for China to boost air defence, intelligence
Lessons for Beijing include the need to upgrade hardware, protect state secrets and prevent infiltration, experts say.
7 Jan 2026 - 1:17AM
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China-Latin America relations
Will Beijing look to US capture of Nicolas Maduro for lessons on Taiwan?
Analysts say US operation should serve as warning to separatist forces in Taiwan following PLA drills targeting the island’s leadership.
4 Jan 2026 - 9:01PM
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Taiwan
Was PLA’s Taiwan drill testing ‘inexpensive’ ways to wear down air defences?
The drills were on a larger scale than previous ones and featured the use of rocket systems that could give mainland Chinese forces an edge.
31 Dec 2025 - 11:15PM
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Taiwan
How Beijing’s strategy shift explains decreased PLA activity in the Taiwan Strait
PLA warplanes and ships have been less active around the island in the second half of the year, Taiwanese data shows.
25 Dec 2025 - 9:58AM
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US-China relations
Pentagon’s Taiwan war games reflect US anxiety over PLA power: defence experts
Leaked report projects heavy US losses in potential cross-strait conflict and highlights Beijing’s ability to destroy warships and planes.
21 Dec 2025 - 6:00AM
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China's military weapons
Why China’s rapid military build-up is ‘hardly the whole story’
The PLA has been moving fast to modernise its arsenal and warfare strategy, but it’s seen as ‘seriously deficient’ in some areas.
18 Dec 2025 - 6:03AM
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‘Testing the waters’? US reported to have seized Chinese cargo bound for Iran
The US accuses China of supplying Iran with dual-use components that could potentially support Tehran’s ballistic missile build-up.
16 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
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China-Japan relations
Beijing blasts Japan’s ‘extremely dangerous’ missile deployment near Taiwan
Tokyo’s defence minister says preparation for medium-range, surface-to-air missile deployment on Yonaguni Island is ‘progressing steadily’.
24 Nov 2025 - 10:31PM
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China-Japan relations
Will China ramp up military activity near Japan over Takaichi’s comments?
PLA activities near the disputed Diaoyus possible if tensions over Japanese leader’s Taiwan remarks escalate, analysts say.
18 Nov 2025 - 11:08PM
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How did the Chinese navy train talent for the Fujian aircraft carrier?
The process of training operators for the electromagnetic launch catapult on the newly commissioned warship may have started back in 2017.
11 Nov 2025 - 8:27PM
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Will China’s new aircraft carrier tilt the power balance in the western Pacific?
The Fujian is the PLA Navy’s most advanced aircraft carrier and it is expected to be used to project global power.
10 Nov 2025 - 10:00PM
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Taiwan
Beijing played up its H-6K bombers in a drill near Taiwan. Who was it for?
Taipei declares CCTV report ‘clearly a public opinion operation aimed at intimidation’, although expert says real target may be elsewhere.
29 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM
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Taiwan
Beijing takes aim at ‘Taiwan independence’ in restoration day address
We must foster a shared Chinese national identity, top political adviser says, commemorating end to island’s half-century of Japanese rule.
25 Oct 2025 - 8:48PM
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China's military weapons
Is this a new look for China’s sixth-gen J-50 stealth fighter?
Photos from the side of a jet surface on social media – with one big difference.
1 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM
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China's military weapons
China flexes deterrence muscle with new missile line-up in military parade
The PLA appears to have a nuclear triad, with land, sea and air arsenal.
4 Sep 2025 - 6:34AM
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China’s Communist Party
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As the world watches PLA approach 100, is it truly ‘capable of winning wars’?
On September 3, China’s steps towards ‘building a world-class military by the middle of the century’ will be more visible.
1 Sep 2025 - 7:17PM
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The Front Line
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New tank shows China adapting to drone-era battlefield and landing operations: analyst
A medium-weight tank spotted on Beijing’s streets during Victory Day rehearsals shows Beijing learning from Ukraine war, says Fu Qianshao.
27 Aug 2025 - 12:53PM
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