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Denuclearisation ‘is very possible’, Donald Trump tells World Economic Forum days after returning as US president.
New vessels – which have extendable ramps – could be part of strategy to boost amphibious capabilities by allowing for faster landings.
Editorial in Communist Party mouthpiece harks back to ‘ice-breaking’ during the Nixon era, calls shared interests ‘the strongest adhesive’.
Consultations between semi-official organisations in Taiwan and mainland China have been halted since the DPP’s rise to power on the island.
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The tyre marks may be signs of ‘touch-and-go’ landings and it is not known if the ship’s advanced catapult has been tested yet.
Many question island’s wartime readiness after pilot nearly lands single-engine aircraft at sensitive military installation by mistake.
The smaller of the advanced jets is expected to be carrier-based while the larger plane could become a fighter-bomber, observers say.
Taipei is suspicious of Beijing’s efforts to attract devotees of the goddess to her mother temple but 200,000 Taiwanese a year make the trip.
By 2022 there were over 3,000 people and nearly 1,300 enterprises from Taiwan in Pingtan, Fujian, but the cross-strait beacon is dimming.
The efforts started more than a decade ago to integrate Taiwanese into the mainland’s economy, society, and culture but there were bumps along the way.
Flights to Georgia and Hungary seem to avoid Russia’s Dagestan region after plane carrying 67 allegedly shot down by Russian air defence.
Beijing invests billions into luring Taiwanese to Fujian’s Pingtan county, but it has yet to translate into political loyalty.
Radar plane based on Y-20B transport giant will extend the PLA’s reach and anti-stealth capabilities, experts say.
The amphibious assault ship Sichuan has an electromagnetic catapult system and full-length launch deck, making it a ‘key asset’ for the PLA.
Decision is ‘severe breach’ of US commitment to not support ‘Taiwan independence’, Beijing’s foreign ministry says.
Witnesses say the American personnel were aboard three vessels over two days off the southern city of Kaohsiung.
By 2026 most PLA fighter pilots could have initial flight and transition training in 3 years: US military think tank.
China says Philippine vessels ‘under guise of’ fishing boats gathered illegally near Houteng Reef, as Manila claims ‘harassment’ by PLA.
Seoul says China-Russia patrol entered South Korean Air Defense Identification Zone.
The rocket launcher system will be dispatched with a US Marine regiment along part of the strategic ‘first island chain’.
Aviation fans get a chance to watch thrilling aerial displays and take a closer look at China’s latest weapons and aircraft.
Countries have been balancing traditional security partnerships with the US with increasing ties with China.
The technology is regarded as crucial in any conflict over Taiwan and is a highlight for analysts attending the exhibition.
The country’s second fifth-generation fighter will be teamed up with the J-15, aviation sources confirm.
A member of a local exercise group says an SUV ploughed into people from behind while they were using a trail in the southern Chinese city.
Jet put through its paces in an opening aerial display along with the J-20.
Former president’s ‘dramatic’ differences with top US officials offer insights and caution for potential future of US-China military relations, analysts say.
The former senior Pentagon official discusses the past and present state of relations between the two countries’ militaries.
Record 17 coastguard vessels coordinated closely with navy vessels in move described as ‘highlight’ of PLA drills around Taiwan on Monday.
Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.
