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What does the US Himars deployment to southern Japan mean for China?
The rocket launcher system will be dispatched with a US Marine regiment along part of the strategic ‘first island chain’.
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Top US official says growing China-Russia ties threaten Washington’s interests
US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell says Xi Jinping’s alliance with and support of Vladimir Putin has strongly affected Ukraine war.
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US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt M. Campbell (C) attends a US-ROK-Japan trilateral meeting at the foreign ministry in Seoul, South Korea in October. Photo: EPA-EFE
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PLA Air Force to hold public competition in bid to source ‘low-cost’ drones
Open contest featuring search, strike and reconnaissance categories aims to foster innovation and could lead winners to procurement deals.
22 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM
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As China tests nuclear capabilities, US think tank urges deterrence planning
Experts respond to scenarios involving nuclear strikes against US allies by Beijing and Moscow as they try to take Taiwan and Ukraine.
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Blame lies ‘fully with US side’: China defends rejection of defence chief talks
US cannot undermine Beijing’s core interests on Taiwan and try talk to its military ‘as if nothing had happened’, defence ministry says.
21 Nov 2024 - 11:58PM
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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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Hainan, a Type 075 landing helicopter dock, at China Merchants Wharf in Kennedy Town. Photo: Eugene Lee
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China war scenario calls for US boost in defence spending to more than 3% of GDP
China’s projected military industrial base cannot be matched without increased spending, lawmakers hear.
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In potential Taiwan Strait conflict, this PLA strategy may throw off US: report
Chinese military’s capabilities include radar-jamming devices, high-energy lasers and electromagnetic pulse weapons, US agency says.
20 Nov 2024 - 11:28AM
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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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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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A Chinese ship uses water cannons on a Philippine vessel in the South China Sea in August 2023. Military expert Zhou Bo says that despite frequent clashes between Beijing and Manila, a deadly conflict between the US and China is more likely in the next four years. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard via AP
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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.
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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.
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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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Diplomacy
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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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Donald Trump. pictured with Xi JInping, has been described as reluctant to go to war with China. Photo: AFP
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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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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.
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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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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 Pentagon’s F-35 Joint Programme Office mistakenly featured China’s twin-engined J-35 fighter prominently on its poster for Veterans Day. Photo: X/
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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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