Dialogue channel could pave the way for a meeting between President Xi Jinping and Taiwanese opposition party leader Cheng Li-wun.
Western hemisphere port call by Silk Road Ark comes just weeks after US ousted Venezuelan leader.
25 Jan 2026 - 9:00PM videocam
Pentagon says it will focus on the first island chain while urging partners to contribute more to the collective defence.
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Analysts say PLA’s first confirmed drone deployment in Taiwan-claimed airspace is the latest ‘salami-slicing’ tactic towards the island.
Naval variant of PLA Air Force’s H-6K is primarily designed as an anti-ship weapon, key to deterring vessels in various conflict scenarios.
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The Hainan and its three sister ships are expected to form the backbone of the PLA Navy’s large-scale landing capability.
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Military analyst on CCTV says frontier technologies reflect ‘expectations for future aerospace and space superiority’.
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The Kuomintang’s vice-chairman is expected to head a party delegation from Taiwan to the mainland later this month, reports say.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:01PM videocam
New video shows stealth fighter on the runway at SAC in Liaoning as state media says factory will be part of ‘Shenyang Aerospace City’.
9 Jan 2026 - 6:00PM videocam
Lessons for Beijing include the need to upgrade hardware, protect state secrets and prevent infiltration, experts say.
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Analysts say US operation should serve as warning to separatist forces in Taiwan following PLA drills targeting the island’s leadership.
4 Jan 2026 - 9:01PM videocam
10 industry executives also face punitive measures following Washington’s unveiling of a record US$11 billion weapons package.
Donald Trump unveils new class of ship meant to ‘inspire fear in America’s enemies’, but analysts say the initiative faces huge hurdles.
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PLA warplanes and ships have been less active around the island in the second half of the year, Taiwanese data shows.
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Report adds that Americans’ security is threatened by Beijing’s development of its ‘historic military build-up’, including nuclear arsenal.
25 Dec 2025 - 2:53PM videocam
The party’s new chairwoman Cheng Li-wun has adopted a mainland-friendly tone but it remains to be seen if she can live up to Beijing’s hopes.
24 Dec 2025 - 9:53PM videocam
Analysts examine Taiwan-related policy announcements, a new commemoration day and military posturing for clues to Beijing’s intent.
23 Dec 2025 - 3:43PM videocam
State broadcaster offers a look at a PLA exercise simulating an air combat scenario between Chinese and foreign forces.
Leaked report projects heavy US losses in potential cross-strait conflict and highlights Beijing’s ability to destroy warships and planes.
Notice urges public to come forward with information about ‘irregular’ activities, the first such request for a specific military branch.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM videocam
A vessel believed to be the Sichuan, a key asset for potential amphibious operations against Taiwan, departs Shanghai shipyard.
Ukraine war and Kashmir conflict highlight ‘broad stage’ for firms to meet demand for affordable and reliable equipment, insiders say.
Second meeting under Trump 2.0 marks latest effort from both sides to maintain military communication despite tensions over multiple issues.
22 Nov 2025 - 8:16PM videocam
PLA activities near the disputed Diaoyus possible if tensions over Japanese leader’s Taiwan remarks escalate, analysts say.
18 Nov 2025 - 11:08PM videocam
Past cooperation when US and Allied forces used Chinese strategic minerals shows how everyone could benefit, according to historian.
5 Nov 2025 - 5:59PM videocam
Notable changes seen in prototypes just 10 months after their first public appearance, suggesting ‘accelerated’ progress towards production.
3 Nov 2025 - 9:06AM videocam
The self-ruled island is less of a priority for the US leader and could affect others playing the ‘Taiwan card’, analysts say.
31 Oct 2025 - 6:16AM videocam
Beijing’s proposed national blueprint links strategic forces with the global balance for the first time.
30 Oct 2025 - 12:11AM videocam
Taipei declares CCTV report ‘clearly a public opinion operation aimed at intimidation’, although expert says real target may be elsewhere.
29 Oct 2025 - 6:00PM videocam
An encounter in which a J-16 reportedly chased off two foreign fighters highlights its role in the PLA’s ‘door-kicking combination’.