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Hainan, a Type 075 landing helicopter dock, at China Merchants Wharf in Kennedy Town. Photo: Eugene Lee

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.

China’s J-35 stealth fighter to be suited up for aircraft carrier service

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Updated Chinese J-15 fighter jet spotted in aircraft carrier drill footage

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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’.

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The Shandong and Liaoning sail side by side during the exercises in the South China Sea. Photo: Xinhua

China’s Liaoning carrier puts jets through paces after skirting Japanese atoll

Carrier heads for the Celebes Sea as US and Philippine forces prepare for joint manoeuvres.

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In Sea of Japan, China and Russia flex power to counter US and allies

China-Russia navy drills show they are willing and able to undermine growing military ties between US, Japan and South Korea, analysts say.

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Why Philippine warning of South China Sea war may not be cause for serious alarm

Manila’s defence chief said towing away a grounded ship would be an act of war, but one analyst said that is ‘not a good option’ for China.

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The BRP Sierra Madre was grounded on the reef in 1999. Photo: Reuters

Japan protests against ‘unacceptable’ route taken by Chinese aircraft carrier

The warship and two destroyer escorts passed close to outlying Japanese territory en route to the Pacific.

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What do sightings of Type 094s say about China’s nuclear sub force?

Chinese magazine says surfacing of vessels point to combat-ready crews, command chain and logistics.

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China says Fujian aircraft carrier has tested catapult launch system

A trailer for a military documentary appears to show footage from a camera mounted on a plane as it took off from the ship.

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The clip included footage apparently shot on the carrier’s flight deck. Photo: CCTV

Japan on alert as Chinese flotilla approaches to join Russian drills

Experts label the joint exercises a ‘provocative’ display of military unity, designed to send a message to Tokyo and Washington.

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A Chinese Navy Dongdiao-class electronic reconnaissance ship in the Tsushima Strait on Saturday. Five Chinese naval ships entered the Sea of Japan over the weekend heading in the direction of Russia. Photo: Japan’s Defence Ministry/AFP

US theatre commander urges China rethink ‘tactics in South China Sea and beyond’

Experts say military communication between two countries advancing rapidly since Xi and Biden met in November, easing risk of confrontation.

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Chinese, Russian navy, air forces to hold joint drills again in Sea of Japan

Second such joint drills in as many years come amid tensions between Beijing and Tokyo over support for US efforts to pressure China.

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China to supply warships to Cambodia as scrutiny over naval base heightens

Close defence ties between the two countries have prompted speculation China will benefit from exclusive use of the base it funded.

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Satellite images show two Chinese ship docked at Cambodia’s Ream naval base, in May. Photo: Planet Labs PBC via AP

‘Arctic ambition’: 3 Chinese icebreakers forge polar presence, unity with Russia

Recent agreements, including between Xi and Putin, seek China-Russia collaboration on shipping routes, research and tech in the region.

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China has sent three icebreakers, including the Zhong Shan Da Xue Ji Di (pictured) to the Arctic amid agreements with Russia to work together on several issues in the region. Photo: SYSU

PLA prods southern Japan with eye on first island chain route: analysts

Two Chinese military operations in a week near its neighbour are part of broader contingency planning, observer says.

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South China Sea: China and Singapore embark on bigger joint navy exercise

Drills ‘enhance mutual trust and friendship, and promote practical exchanges’ between militaries, says Chinese defence ministry spokesman.

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Japan protests Chinese naval intrusion, days after airspace incursion

A Chinese naval vessel was spotted entering Japanese territorial waters near the southern Kuchinoerabu island at around 6:00am on Saturday.

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AChinese Navy ship spotted in Japan’s territorial waters near Yakushima and Kuchinoerabu islands in southwestern Japan in September 2022. Photo: Japan’s Defense Ministry Joint Staff Office/AFP
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China’s navy
Latest news and updates on the People’s Liberation Army Navy, including military drills, the development of warships and aircraft carriers, spending, reforms and modernisation.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
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