General manager Hao Zhaoping and Yang Wei, chief designer of the J-20 stealth fighter, have not been seen in public for months.
The Pentagon must make a decision about its F-22 Raptor programme and how to keep up with China, outgoing air force chief says.
18 Jan 2025 - 2:44PM videocam
The US is lagging behind its main rival when it comes to dual-use drones that play a key role in many aspects of modern warfare.
16 Jan 2025 - 11:46PM videocam
Latest discussions come days after the Philippines accused China of encroaching on its exclusive economic zone near Scarborough Shoal.
Xi Jinping underlines commitment to the ‘socialist cause’ in conversation with To Lam.
15 Jan 2025 - 11:59PM videocam
Foreign ministry says it encourages and supports people-to-people exchanges.
16 Jan 2025 - 9:13AM videocam
The tourist’s jet ski collided with another on the holiday resort of Phuket.
Aviation authority urges measures to avoid bird strikes and assess risks in response to Jeju Air and Azerbaijan Airlines disasters.
3 Jan 2025 - 5:13PM videocam
Flights to Georgia and Hungary seem to avoid Russia’s Dagestan region after plane carrying 67 allegedly shot down by Russian air defence.
2 Jan 2025 - 11:50PM videocam
Sweden, Lithuania and the Czech Republic have not been granted visa-free access by Beijing, with analysts citing Taiwan among likely factors.
29 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM videocam
The self-propelled vessel’s deck size has been compared to the Fujian aircraft carrier and it can navigate in small drifting ice floes.
Defence ministry says report exaggerates the threat from China’s armed forces and the US should reflect on its own ‘risky’ approach.
22 Dec 2024 - 9:00AM videocam
The medium-lift helicopter is seen as China’s answer to America’s Sikorsky UH-60 Black Hawk.
21 Dec 2024 - 7:40PM videocam
More than 300 PLA troops took part in the exercise, which was held as Beijing is pressing Islamabad to do more to protect Chinese nationals.
20 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM videocam
It would be the second of India’s neighbours to buy the Chinese jets, potentially inflaming Beijing-New Delhi tensions, analysts say.
As well as stepping up patrols, coastguards are training with the navy triggering speculation about their role in any attack on the island.
14 Dec 2024 - 6:44AM videocam
The national men’s team coach and former English Premier League player is the latest high-profile sports figure to fall in China’s anti-graft campaign.
13 Dec 2024 - 6:17PM videocam
Data compiled from the Taiwanese defence ministry’s daily briefings shows a rise in drone and helicopter activity on the far side of the island.
14 Dec 2024 - 6:37AM videocam
Six months after island’s new leader took over, PLA tracking data shows growing numbers of military exercises and sorties are getting closer to more of Taiwan.
14 Dec 2024 - 6:37AM videocam
Images from vessel’s latest sea trial point to aircraft landings, but successful take-offs with advanced catapult yet to be seen, experts say.
11 Dec 2024 - 7:17PM videocam
The sanctions list includes drone and artificial intelligence companies.
World’s top two military powers remain focused on traditional warplanes, but China’s ‘innovative use’ of UAVs could be the difference, analysts say.
5 Dec 2024 - 12:24PM videocam
Images show ship with flight deck that can carry drones and helicopters, but it is not clear whether it is for civilian or military use.
3 Dec 2024 - 7:00PM videocam
Miao is director of the Central Military Commission’s political work department, which oversees party ideology and personnel changes.
28 Nov 2024 - 9:53PM videocam
Latest move to tighten regulation comes amid soaring use of algorithms for content recommendation, e-commerce and gig work distribution.
24 Nov 2024 - 9:00PM videocam
Aviation fans get a chance to watch thrilling aerial displays and take a closer look at China’s latest weapons and aircraft.
17 Nov 2024 - 9:08PM videocam
Countries have been balancing traditional security partnerships with the US with increasing ties with China.
15 Nov 2024 - 6:22PM videocam
The technology is regarded as crucial in any conflict over Taiwan and is a highlight for analysts attending the exhibition.
14 Nov 2024 - 5:23PM videocam
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.
14 Nov 2024 - 9:19AM videocam
Police presence has been ramped up so people ‘feel safer’ after Monday night’s attack, official says.
13 Nov 2024 - 4:23PM videocam