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China’s military drills

The Taiwanese military has been trying to improve its defensive capabilities in recent years. Photo: Reuters

Chances of all-out war over Taiwan are ‘slim’, says US envoy

De facto ambassador Raymond Greene says US military and Taipei’s military reforms help deter attacks from mainland China.

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PLA Navy tests South China Sea defences as Vietnam, Philippines expand footprint

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Mainland China lashes out at US$2 billion American arms package for Taiwan

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PLA nighttime drills show troops ‘ready for surprises’ over Taiwan

Beijing’s top uniformed military official oversees latest exercises as PLA intensifies nighttime training, with Taiwan following suit.

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The People’s Liberation Army has carried out its latest nighttime drills as part of a three-day “combined military operation”. Photo: Weibo/ 央视军事报道

Top Chinese military commander visits Vietnam for talks on closer cooperation

Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission, met Hanoi’s top leader and other senior figures during his visit.

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China plans live-fire Taiwan Strait drills after US and Canadian ships transit

Exercise to come after US and Canadian vessels made passage through strait on Sunday, which followed PLA’s blockade test a week ago.

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China, Thailand begin joint military drills as Beijing boosts defence ties

11 days of exercises in Kunming are focused on fighting terrorism, deploying unmanned combat devices ‘under complex situations’.

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The “Strike-2024” joint military exercise is scheduled for 11 days near the Chinese city of Kunming. Photo: PLA

Opinion | China’s ICBM test may well redraw the global security landscape

More than a show of tech strength, it represents a shift in nuclear strategy and alliance stability that could redefine global security.

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PLA wraps up day of joint force blockade drills around Taiwan

Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.

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China and Russia’s Arctic partnership ‘needs close attention’: top US commander

Chairman of Joint Chiefs Charles Brown says countries need to know if partnership is for the collective good or a challenge to other nations.

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The Chinese coastguard recently took part in its first Arctic patrol. Photo: Weibo/China Coast Guard

China, Russia show military might with joint anti-submarine drills in Pacific

The operation is likely to have been held in recent days and follows a major exercise designed to ‘deepen the level of strategic cooperation’.

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Russian anti-submarine aircraft pictured during last month’s joint exercise. Photo: AP

Taiwan sets war readiness goals at meeting of new defence resilience committee

Whole-of-Society Defence Resilience Committee aims to mobilise around 400,000 people, security official says.

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China sends ‘deterrent message’ with missile intercept test near Indian border

Test was part of a PLA exercise on the Karakoram Plateau and was reported the same day the two sides held talks in Beijing.

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China tests ICBM that could reach the US mainland with launch into Pacific Ocean

Test by PLA Rocket Force ‘achieves expected purpose’ and is a routine part of annual military training, Beijing says.

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China’s Dongfeng-41 intercontinental strategic nuclear missiles during a military parade to celebrate the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China in 2019. Photo: Xinhua

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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Russian anti-submarine aircraft fly during the Ocean-2024 drill with China. Photo: Russian Defence Ministry Press Service via AP

China’s WZ-7 drone, bomber team up for drill as ‘Ukraine lesson learned’

CCTV airs first official footage of WZ-7 and bomber jet taking part in joint air attack during drills at undisclosed location.

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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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US, Chinese troops taking part in joint ‘Formosa’ exercise in Brazil

Annual training operation staged since 1988 this year draws about 3,000 military personnel from ‘forces of friendly nations’.

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The joint military exercise is being staged near the central Brazilian city of Formosa. Photo: Brazilian Navy

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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In rare shift, China will send marine corps to Brazil for military exercise

Invitation to drill comes as China and Brazil enjoy improved relations in recent years, including Brasilia’s intent to join belt and road programme.

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‘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

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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Sailors from China and Singapore attend the opening ceremony of China-Singapore Exercise Maritime Cooperation 2024 near Zhanjiang in southern China on Sunday. Photo: Xinhua

Speedy, small drones prove a tough target as PLA drills mimic swarm attack

First round of anti-aircraft artillery launched against drone swarm during PLA exercise achieved only 40 per cent damage, CCTV report says.

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China’s military drills
Latest news and updates on military drills involving the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including manoeuvres near Taiwan and joint exercises with other nations.
last updated:
16 October, 2024
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