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2 PLA Navy warships arrive in Hong Kong for 5-day port call
Changsha, a destroyer, and Hainan, the country’s largest amphibious assault vessel, arrived in Hong Kong on Thursday morning.
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China war scenario calls for US boost in defence spending to more than 3% of GDP
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In potential Taiwan Strait conflict, this PLA strategy may throw off US: report
20 Nov 2024 - 11:28AM
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Military
China and Pakistan announce first joint counterterrorism drills in 5 years
The Warrior-8 exercise is announced weeks after the latest deadly suicide attack targeting Chinese workers in the country.
19 Nov 2024 - 7:30PM
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Security officials inspect the site of the suicide attack that killed two Chinese citizens in Karachi. Photo: EPA-EFE
Military
South China Sea ‘crises’ still likely during next Trump term: military expert
Retired PLA officer predicts risk of ‘accidents’ could grow after Donald Trump returns to White House, but Beijing is ‘better prepared now’.
19 Nov 2024 - 9:00AM
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Taiwan plans to spend US$2.2 billion on American weapons next year
Taipei’s defence ministry says next year’s budget will be spent on systems such as air defence missiles, as Donald Trump demands more spending.
18 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM
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Military
Taiwan is war-proofing its communications networks, with or without outside help
The island’s space programme is leveraging domestic expertise to build out critical low Earth orbit communication satellite links in event of war.
18 Nov 2024 - 7:08PM
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Military
Popular Zhuhai air show draws big crowds, over US$38 billion in orders
Aviation fans get a chance to watch thrilling aerial displays and take a closer look at China’s latest weapons and aircraft.
17 Nov 2024 - 9:08PM
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Visitors are seen near the Shenyang J-16 fighter jet at the Zhuhai air show in Guangdong province on Friday. Photo: AFP
Diplomacy
Donald Trump wants peace with China ‘through US strength’, ex-CIA leader says
The ‘anti-war’ president-elect’s main goal is to make it clear that Beijing ‘shouldn’t even think about fighting’, ex-intelligence chief says.
17 Nov 2024 - 3:56AM
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Diplomacy
EU has ‘conclusive’ proof of Chinese armed drones meant for Russia: sources
The evidence is said to be ‘convincing’ and ‘credible’, but it is not yet clear whether the production of the drones was approved by Beijing.
15 Nov 2024 - 11:46PM
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Military
Chinese military hardware draws interest from the Middle East at air show
Countries have been balancing traditional security partnerships with the US with increasing ties with China.
15 Nov 2024 - 6:22PM
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Military
Russia sells Su-57 fighter jet for first time at China’s Zhuhai air show
Moscow agrees to deliver the stealth warplanes to other countries for first time, while Russian security chief visits aviation event.
14 Nov 2024 - 9:44PM
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A Russian Su-57 stealth fighter jet flies during the Zhuhai air show on Thursday in southern China. Photo: AFP
Military
Pentagon in firing line for Chinese fighter jet image on US Veterans Day poster
Pentagon mistook PLA’s J-35 – which made its public debut at Zhuhai air show this week – for Lockheed Martin’s F-35.
14 Nov 2024 - 5:55PM
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The J-35 Gyrfalcon will be key to China’s power projection on the high seas
The PLA’s second stealth warplane, touted as the military’s answer to the American F-35, made its debut this week.
14 Nov 2024 - 8:44PM
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Microwave weapons, counter-drone systems on display at China’s military air show
The technology is regarded as crucial in any conflict over Taiwan and is a highlight for analysts attending the exhibition.
14 Nov 2024 - 5:23PM
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China’s J-35 stealth fighter to be suited up for aircraft carrier service
The country’s second fifth-generation fighter will be teamed up with the J-15, aviation sources confirm.
14 Nov 2024 - 10:00AM
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The J-35A stealth fighter jet is headed for duty on China’s aircraft carriers. Photo: Xinhua
Military
Former Chinese defence minister and military leader Liang Guanglie dies aged 83
As well as conducting negotiations with Obama administration and military leadership, Liang wrote about campaigns around Taiwan.
13 Nov 2024 - 3:00PM
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Diplomacy
China conducts sea and air patrol around shoal amid tension with Philippines
It is the second air-to-sea joint patrol as tensions have escalated around Scarborough, Second Thomas and Sabina shoals.
13 Nov 2024 - 8:23PM
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Why the Mighty Dragon is a symbol of China’s military modernisation
Stealth fighter jet is seen as China’s answer to the American F-22.
13 Nov 2024 - 12:23PM
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US Elections
Trump taps Pete Hegseth for Pentagon chief, John Ratcliffe to lead CIA
Donald Trump’s team is moving quickly to fill key roles for the incoming administration.
13 Nov 2024 - 10:51AM
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Pete Hegseth in 2021. Donald Trump has nominated him to be defence secretary. Photo: AFP
Military
Zhuhai air show gives closer look at China’s latest stealth fighter, the J-35A
Jet put through its paces in an opening aerial display along with the J-20.
12 Nov 2024 - 6:47PM
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China’s air force marks anniversary with film of ‘deadly combination’ of jets
The PLA showed its J-20 stealth fighter in combination with an electronic warfare plane and two other advanced warplanes.
12 Nov 2024 - 6:37PM
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China’s Zhuhai air show to feature vision for next-generation warplanes
The model known as the White Emperor highlights proposals for a supersonic fighter capable of operating beyond the Earth’s atmosphere.
12 Nov 2024 - 4:37PM
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