China’s sale of fifth-generation jets to South Asian ally could recalibrate regional dynamics and Pakistan-India rivalry, observers say.
21 Dec 2024 - 11:00PM videocam
During his annual press conference, the Russian leader says the trio have engaged in a ‘genuine’ effort to end the war.
20 Dec 2024 - 7:25PM videocam
One dead but no other fatalities or injuries reported after blaze caused extensive damage at one of the city’s most exclusive addresses.
11 Dec 2024 - 10:34PM videocam
Hong Kong and mainland China teams help reduce spread of mosquito-borne disease in less-developed countries as cases hit record levels worldwide.
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 videocam
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.
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 videocam
Chinese observers say Beijing needs to stick to its own milestones and avoid getting into a race with the US if possible.
13 Nov 2024 - 8:35PM videocam
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 videocam
Taiwan might face impossible expectations from US president-elect who has called for island to drastically increase military spending.
13 Nov 2024 - 10:25AM videocam
The PLA showed its J-20 stealth fighter in combination with an electronic warfare plane and two other advanced warplanes.
12 Nov 2024 - 6:37PM videocam
The model known as the White Emperor highlights proposals for a supersonic fighter capable of operating beyond the Earth’s atmosphere.
12 Nov 2024 - 4:37PM videocam
The J-35A stealth fighter will make its debut at the biennial event, along with the HQ-19 anti-ballistic missile.
Experts say the former president is likely to retain existing arrangements when he returns to the White House but may be more demanding.
10 Nov 2024 - 10:00PM videocam
President calls for ‘all-out efforts’ to improve combat readiness after inspecting bird-like spy drones and next-gen armoured vehicles.
6 Nov 2024 - 3:30PM videocam
The US$2 billion deal includes an advanced air defence system that has been used by Ukraine to counter Russian attacks.
3 Nov 2024 - 1:19AM videocam
Military analyst says J-15Bs seen airborne in official images, suggesting planes have entered service.
2 Nov 2024 - 2:38AM videocam
State television report shows Liaoning and Shandong sailing side by side in exercises aimed at improving ‘systematic combat capability’.
31 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM videocam
Beijing’s top uniformed military official oversees latest exercises as PLA intensifies nighttime training, with Taiwan following suit.
27 Oct 2024 - 2:28PM videocam
Footage of a tour of a base featured nuclear-capable weapons that are key to Beijing’s plans to deter US intervention in any conflict.
23 Oct 2024 - 6:19AM videocam
Education Ministry apologises after students were given consent forms to serve during conflicts or disasters.
18 Oct 2024 - 10:45PM videocam
Vessel ‘illegally entered’ the country’s territorial waters and was warned to leave, according to Chinese coastguard.
11 days of exercises in Kunming are focused on fighting terrorism, deploying unmanned combat devices ‘under complex situations’.
Andrey Belousov met senior commanders and officials in Beijing, where he was told China is ready to deepen and expand military ties.
15 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM videocam
Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.
15 Oct 2024 - 2:25AM videocam
Taipei’s defence ministry reports that in 24 hours to 6am Friday, the PLA sent at least 20 aircraft and 10 vessels to patrol near island.
11 Oct 2024 - 5:09PM videocam
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 videocam
Beijing hit back at recent comments that the People’s Republic could not be the island’s motherland because the Republic of China is older.
9 Oct 2024 - 7:29PM videocam
Beijing’s embassy urges avoiding Balochistan and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa provinces, where attacks on Chinese workers and projects have surged.
8 Oct 2024 - 8:08PM videocam
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh says the country is lagging behind its neighbour on technology and production of equipment.