Mainland China stepping up preparations for Taiwan blockade, report says
Taiwan’s defence ministry has warned that the People’s Liberation Army is stepping up its preparations for a blockade…
China strips former generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of top military positions
The two generals have been under investigation for alleged discipline violations since January and were officially stripped of…
China lodges protest after NZ foreign minister’s ‘go back’ slur in parliament
China has lodged formal diplomatic representations with New Zealand over “negative remarks” made in its parliament, after Foreign…
Russian warships dock in Chinese port ahead of Joint Sea exercises
Russian naval vessels arrived in the eastern Chinese port city of Qingdao on Sunday ahead of joint maritime…
Is the US in decline? After Iran strikes, maybe not, Chinese analysts say
The US’ decapitation of Iran’s leaders highlights America’s superior military strength and runs counter to the popular view…
Iran attack seen as ‘wake-up call’ for China on electronic warfare and intelligence
During the weekend air strikes against Iran – dubbed Operation Epic Fury – that killed its supreme leader,…
Xi’s military purge is not really about corruption
Zhang Youxia, a top military general and vice-chairman of the body in overall command of China’s military forces,…
China’s anti-corruption campaign claims 3 more top military officers
Three more top-ranking Chinese officers have been expelled from the national legislature, becoming the latest to fall foul…
Biggest-ever PLA purge: Do anti-Xi coup plots or fears explain it?
The most notable development from this week’s Party Plenum is the large-scale purge of the People’s Liberation Army.…
AI, lasers and chips: the science and tech of China’s military parade
China’s military parade on Wednesday – featuring the latest AI-powered uncrewed vehicles, laser weapons and missiles – signalled…
Is China poised to lead the world with combat-ready ‘loyal wingman’ FH-97 stealth drone?
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is likely to showcase a new type of advanced stealth attack drone during…