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Chinese navy holds first dual aircraft carrier drills in South China Sea
State television report shows Liaoning and Shandong sailing side by side in exercises aimed at improving ‘systematic combat capability’.
31 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
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Assault vessel? Research ship? Both? Mystery Chinese ship caught on satellite
31 Oct 2024 - 3:56PM
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Is China looking to ‘divide and conquer’ as it boosts defence ties with Vietnam?
30 Oct 2024 - 10:34PM
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Diplomacy
US pledges millions to Philippine coastguard over ‘shared maritime concerns’
Without naming Beijing, long-time allies discuss ways for ‘two sides to jointly address current challenges’, especially in South China Sea.
29 Oct 2024 - 4:36AM
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Philippine marines aboard their patrol boat man machine guns during a joint exercise with their US and South Korean counterparts in Cavite province west of Manila on Tuesday. Photo: AFP
Military
Chances of all-out war over Taiwan are ‘slim’, says US envoy
De facto ambassador Raymond Greene says US military and Taipei’s military reforms help deter attacks from mainland China.
28 Oct 2024 - 9:06PM
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Diplomacy
PLA Navy tests South China Sea defences as Vietnam, Philippines expand footprint
Vessels from the Southern Theatre Command practise in missile interception and damage-control mode as part of autumn drills.
29 Oct 2024 - 2:38PM
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Diplomacy
Mainland China lashes out at US$2 billion American arms package for Taiwan
Beijing says the deal, which includes an advanced missile defence system, undermines ‘China’s sovereignty and security interests’.
27 Oct 2024 - 4:24PM
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Military
PLA nighttime drills show troops ‘ready for surprises’ over Taiwan
Beijing’s top uniformed military official oversees latest exercises as PLA intensifies nighttime training, with Taiwan following suit.
27 Oct 2024 - 2:28PM
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The People’s Liberation Army has carried out its latest nighttime drills as part of a three-day “combined military operation”. Photo: Weibo/ 央视军事报道
Military
China’s President Xi has a new military secretary, state TV footage suggests
Signs are that Fang Yongxiang, 58, seen by Xi Jinping’s side on at least two military visits, is the new CMC general office director.
26 Oct 2024 - 10:04PM
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Military
Top Chinese military commander visits Vietnam for talks on closer cooperation
Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, met Hanoi’s top leader and other senior figures during his visit.
27 Oct 2024 - 12:08PM
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Military
US coastguard eyes China, Russia in making Indo-Pacific a ‘top’ priority
Geostrategic importance and criticality to global trade cited amid ‘active’ cooperation this year between Beijing and Moscow in Arctic Ocean.
26 Oct 2024 - 4:50AM
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Military
Chinese and Russian coastguard chiefs call for more cooperation on ‘far seas’
Talks in Beijing follow joint patrols in Arctic and northern Pacific oceans last month.
25 Oct 2024 - 5:18PM
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China’s coastguard entered the Arctic Ocean for the first time last month during a joint patrol with Russia. Photo: Weibo/央视军事
Military
Could US-China military ties endure the turbulence of another Trump presidency?
Former president’s ‘dramatic’ differences with top US officials offer insights and caution for potential future of US-China military relations, analysts say.
25 Oct 2024 - 2:33PM
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Military
Xi visit highlights PLA Rocket Force’s key role in Taiwan strategy
Footage of a tour of a base featured nuclear-capable weapons that are key to Beijing’s plans to deter US intervention in any conflict.
23 Oct 2024 - 6:19AM
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Diplomacy
US reacts to China-India border thaw; experts say the dispute is not over yet
Washington ‘closely following’ developments after Indian announcement that ‘disengagement process’ on disputed border has been completed.
22 Oct 2024 - 7:07PM
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Military
China plans live-fire Taiwan Strait drills after US and Canadian ships transit
Exercise to come after US and Canadian vessels made passage through strait on Sunday, which followed PLA’s blockade test a week ago.
22 Oct 2024 - 4:55AM
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The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins during operations with the Royal Canadian Navy Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver during routine operations in the Taiwan Strait on Sunday. Photo: US Navy via AP
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Beijing says US-Canada Taiwan Strait naval transit ‘undermines peace, stability’
PLA Navy spokesman says theatre troops monitored two ships throughout and remain on high alert to ‘defend national sovereignty and security’.
21 Oct 2024 - 2:34PM
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Chad Sbragia on China’s ‘anxiety’ and the breakdown in its defence ties with US
The former senior Pentagon official discusses the past and present state of relations between the two countries’ militaries.
21 Oct 2024 - 4:01PM
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Military
Xi Jinping targets deterrence and discipline in PLA Rocket Force inspection
The president visits a brigade in Anhui province, urging them to adapt to new forms of warfare.
19 Oct 2024 - 7:37PM
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World
Anita Mui’s mother bankrupt again, Malaysia’s ‘chaotic sisters’: 7 highlights
From China’s deadly ICBM to Malaysia’s fascination with ‘chaotic’ sisters, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
18 Oct 2024 - 3:23PM
Adeline Chang from Malaysia. Photo: Facebook/Adeline Chang
Military
China says it drove away Japanese fishing boat from waters near Diaoyu Islands
Vessel ‘illegally entered’ the country’s territorial waters and was warned to leave, according to Chinese coastguard.
17 Oct 2024 - 5:55PM
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Military
China, Thailand begin joint military drills as Beijing boosts defence ties
11 days of exercises in Kunming are focused on fighting terrorism, deploying unmanned combat devices ‘under complex situations’.
16 Oct 2024 - 7:18PM
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Military
‘Far from restrained’: Beijing’s naval drills near Taiwan reveal blockade plans
Record 17 coastguard vessels coordinated closely with navy vessels in move described as ‘highlight’ of PLA drills around Taiwan on Monday.
16 Oct 2024 - 7:15PM
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OPINION
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Manuel Galileo
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US-China-Russia strategic stability hangs in the balance
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China’s ICBM test may well redraw the global security landscape
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US must clear the fog of misconceptions over its China policy
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Zhou Bo
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Why China’s ‘no first use’ policy requires more nuclear weapons
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Richard Heydarian
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Collisions with China force the Philippines to weigh new options
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Why China-Russia ties shouldn’t really worry the West
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