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China’s military drills
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China-Russia relations
South Korea scrambles jets as China, Russia warplanes fly over Sea of Japan
Seoul says China-Russia patrol entered South Korean Air Defense Identification Zone.
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China’s military
China and Pakistan talk security as they target terrorism against belt and road
28 Nov 2024 - 11:40PM
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US-China relations
What does the US Himars deployment to southern Japan mean for China?
26 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM
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US-China relations
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.
21 Nov 2024 - 4:12PM
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Pakistan
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
China conducts sea and air patrol around shoal amid tension with Philippines
It is the second air-to-sea joint patrol as tensions have escalated around Scarborough, Second Thomas and Sabina shoals.
13 Nov 2024 - 8:23PM
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Taiwan
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.
28 Oct 2024 - 9:06PM
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South China Sea
PLA Navy tests South China Sea defences as Vietnam, Philippines expand footprint
Vessels from the Southern Theatre Command practise in missile interception and damage-control mode as part of autumn drills.
29 Oct 2024 - 2:38PM
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US-China relations
Mainland China lashes out at US$2 billion American arms package for Taiwan
Beijing says the deal, which includes an advanced missile defence system, undermines ‘China’s sovereignty and security interests’.
27 Oct 2024 - 4:24PM
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Taiwan
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.
27 Oct 2024 - 2:28PM
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South China Sea
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.
27 Oct 2024 - 12:08PM
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China
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.
22 Oct 2024 - 4:55AM
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China-Asean relations
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’.
16 Oct 2024 - 7:18PM
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ICBMs
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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.
16 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM
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Taiwan
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.
15 Oct 2024 - 2:25AM
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US-China relations
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.
10 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM
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China-Russia relations
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’.
9 Oct 2024 - 9:23AM
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Taiwan
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.
29 Sep 2024 - 9:00AM
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China's military weapons
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.
28 Sep 2024 - 10:00PM
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China’s rocket force
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.
25 Sep 2024 - 5:41PM
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China’s military
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.
20 Sep 2024 - 8:30PM
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China’s military
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.
17 Sep 2024 - 2:52AM
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Japan
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.
11 Sep 2024 - 8:07AM
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China’s military
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’.
10 Sep 2024 - 6:16AM
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China’s military
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.
9 Sep 2024 - 8:00PM
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China’s military
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.
6 Sep 2024 - 8:00PM
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China’s military
‘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.
5 Sep 2024 - 9:59PM
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China-Asean relations
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.
4 Sep 2024 - 1:15PM
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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.
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16 October, 2024
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