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China’s military says it drove three Philippine aircraft from over the Spratly Islands in the South China Sea on February 20. Photo: Reuters
South China Sea

Chinese military says 3 Philippine aircraft expelled from Spratly Islands

China’s Southern Theatre Command releases video of earlier aerial encounter; US State Department says PLA was reckless in that incident.

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China's military weapons

China gives Mideast buyers a glimpse of latest J-35 as stealth jet market takes off

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SCMP Highlights

Bali’s tourism woes, Chinese scientists’ bamboo innovation: SCMP’s 7 highlights

China’s air force

PLA Air Force uses AI-powered biometric screening to find China’s next top guns

Data-driven assessments and recruiter insights create ‘dual-engine’ selection model to determine physical, mental fitness of candidates, expert says.

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AI testing is now a key part of the hiring process in the PLA Air Force as recruiter refine their methods of finding pilots with the right stuff. Photo: EPA-EFE / Xinhua
AI testing is now a key part of the hiring process in the PLA Air Force as recruiter refine their methods of finding pilots with the right stuff. Photo: EPA-EFE / Xinhua
Taiwan

Taiwan’s marine corps to rebuild brigade with modern coastal mission

The 77th Brigade will be brought back to life and modelled on the US marine littoral regiment system.

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China's military weapons

Round 1: China, South Korea in howitzer face-off at international weapons show

The weapon is playing a growing role in conflicts between official and non-state forces, particularly in the Middle East.

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US-China relations

Trump Jnr says US should avoid ‘poking the dragon’ in China-focused commentary

The younger Trump pushes support for the president’s Pentagon policy nominee – a China hawk, who is also open to talks with Xi Jinping.

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Donald Trump Jnr speaks at a campaign rally on November 5, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo: AP
Donald Trump Jnr speaks at a campaign rally on November 5, 2024, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Photo: AP
South China Sea

Chinese aircraft and Philippine plane in close encounter over Scarborough Shoal

Chinese helicopter comes within 3 metres of plane, report says, posing safety risk to its pilots and passengers.

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China-Australia relations

Chinese and Australian militaries revive suspended talks as tensions rise

The dialogue, last held in 2019, comes a week after Beijing accuses Australia of intruding into its airspace during South China Sea patrol.

Taiwan

Taiwan considering multibillion-dollar arms purchase from US, sources say

Taiwan hoping to win support from the new Trump administration as mainland China continues to apply military pressure on the island.

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The High Mobility Artillery Rocket firing during a joint military exercise between the US and the Philippines. Taiwan is exploring buying arms from the US including Himars. Photo: AFP
Taiwan

Chinese military condemns Canadian warship’s transit of sensitive Taiwan Strait

The PLA Eastern Theatre Command issues strong criticism of Sunday’s passage by Canada’s naval frigate the HMCS Ottawa.

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The naval frigate HMCS Ottawa, which sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday. Photo: Canadian Department of National DefenCe
The naval frigate HMCS Ottawa, which sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Sunday. Photo: Canadian Department of National DefenCe
Taiwan

Advanced new Taiwanese-built trainer jet crashes after engine failure

The accident, in which the crew bailed out unhurt, was the first of its kind since the AT-5 Brave Eagle made its first test flight in 2020.

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China's military weapons

China’s loss could be South Korea’s gain as Southeast Asia shifts arms spending

South China Sea disputes, affordability and political trust help Seoul gain foothold in Southeast Asian arms market, analysts say.

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US-China relations

US intelligence needs overhaul to stop Beijing forcibly taking Taiwan: report

‘The side that sees first decides first, and the one that acts first will have the advantage’: retired US Army lieutenant-general writes.

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A proposal written by Scott Berrier, a retired US Army lieutenant-general, says how US intelligence is collected, analysed and shared must be overhauled so the US can deter Beijing from capturing Taiwan. Photo: Shutterstock
US-China relations

US defence chief signals ‘early priorities are domestic’ in China remarks

New secretary of defence is pushing for allies to do more on security, while focus may be shifting from Indo-Pacific, according to analysts.

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US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was “not attempting to initiate conflict or create conflict where it otherwise doesn’t need to exist”. Photo: AP
US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon was “not attempting to initiate conflict or create conflict where it otherwise doesn’t need to exist”. Photo: AP
South China Sea

China says Australian military plane intruded into its airspace

Accusation comes after Australia says a Chinese military jet conducted ‘unsafe’ manoeuvres over international waters.

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South China Sea

Manila uses ‘transparency initiative’ to offset Beijing’s South China Sea moves

As Philippine Coast Guard deals with larger Chinese vessels, recording and publicising aggressive tactics helps in battle over narrative.

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Corruption in China

Chinese defence industry exec Liu Weidong under investigation for corruption

CSGC deputy general manager named by anti-corruption watchdog just days after restructuring discussions announced.

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Liu Weidong, deputy general manager of China South Industries Group Corporation, a major state-owned ordnance equipment manufacturer, has been targeted by China’s anti-corruption fcampaign. Photo: QQ.com
Liu Weidong, deputy general manager of China South Industries Group Corporation, a major state-owned ordnance equipment manufacturer, has been targeted by China’s anti-corruption fcampaign. Photo: QQ.com
US-China relations

PLA tracks US Navy ships in first Taiwan Strait transit since Trump’s return

Beijing accuses Indo-Pacific Command of ‘sending wrong signals and increasing security risks’.

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US-China relations

How Trump’s air force picks signal blast-off in the US-China military space race

Troy Meink, the man nominated to head the airborne service, and his likely deputy believe space should be a priority.

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China's military weapons

China tightens rules on publishing information about the military

‘Online information providers’ face a range of new curbs including a ban on publishing information about weapons systems and facilities.

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Military bloggers have been among the first to release details of new Chinese weapons, including warplanes. Photo: X/ 醉美武功
China’s military

Type 094 nuclear submarine is China’s ‘King of the South China Sea’

Jin-class strategic submarine could threaten US territory from the contested waterway, but its flaw may make it easy to track.

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The US and its allies closely monitor China’s Type 094 Jin-class submarines, which have been observed conducting “near-continuous” patrols in the contested South China Sea. Photo: Reuters
The US and its allies closely monitor China’s Type 094 Jin-class submarines, which have been observed conducting “near-continuous” patrols in the contested South China Sea. Photo: Reuters
China’s submarines

Huang Xuhua, chief designer of China’s first nuclear submarine, dies aged 98

Huang’s involvement in the project was little known in the wider world – and a secret even to his family.

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South China Sea

Why 12 more South Korean FA-50 fighter jets for Manila may make China ‘insecure’

Growing military ties between the US treaty allies take on added significance as Manila clashes with Beijing in the South China Sea.

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China’s military drills

Taiwan Strait: Chinese military branches share resources in joint air training

Sharing information, resources and training has become a vital approach for China’s Eastern Theatre Command amid rising tensions.

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The PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command has been sharing resources between military branches during joint training exercises around the Taiwan Strait. Photo: Xinhua via AP
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