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Kristin Huang
Correspondent, China
Kristin Huang is a correspondent for the China Desk, and focuses on diplomacy and defence. She joined the Post in 2016. Kristin is interested in security issues, with a special focus on Chinese military.
Chinese and Pakistani navy aims to ‘expand into new fields of cooperation’, seen as likely to irk India, which opposes any military aid to Pakistan and is vying with China for regional influence
‘Flying wing’ design could make aircraft more stealthy and improve manoeuvrability, according to aeronautics expert.
Influential military magazine says Japan’s defence budget shows how its forces could launch long-range strikes against enemies.
The country risks falling behind its major strategic rival, defence analysts say.
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Recent exercises show the PLA’s increasing ability to seal off the island or put pressure on its people and leadership, analysts say.
Golden Dragon 2023 includes military drills with joint naval exercise in Cambodian waters for first time and soft cultural skills: Chinese defence ministry.
The Chinese military says its forces carried out a series of exercises around the city, involving warships, helicopters and armoured vehicles.
Military officials from both countries meet face-to-face for the first time in several years.
Both countries are increasing their military budgets, with the United States looking to extend its long-range reach.
Hundreds of reconnaissance and attack drones fly over Ukraine and Russia each day.
The country will also allow university graduates with STEM backgrounds to enter naval aviation pipeline as part of new recruitment drive.
Mission shows how Chinese aviation units can carry out missile strikes within first island chain, says US analyst.
Tokyo has been working to strengthen its military relationship with the US and other Western countries to counter the strategic challenge from Beijing.
The US is boosting its military presence in the Philippines, Japan and South Korea – three key links in its first island chain around China’s coastline.
South Africa will send 350 naval personnel to participate alongside Russian and Chinese counterparts with the aim of sharing operational skills and knowledge.
Chinese military magazine outlines how a People’s Liberation Army attack on the self-ruled island might unfold.
J-20 stealth fighters and nuclear-capable long-range H-6 bombers fly in traditional new year drills to boost skills and morale, state media reports.
Sheer number of fighter jet sorties shows China’s naval operation abilities have significantly improved, US-based analyst says.
In another first, report cites ‘training resources imbalance’ and ship maintenance as reasons for the backlog affecting many officers.
Chinese military magazine suggests PLA must strengthen the deployment of drones and the development of home-grown transport aircraft.
Analysts say Aukus security pact increases Canberra’s odds of buying America’s newest warplane, but others say it would be a waste of money and could provoke ‘counter-threats’ from Beijing.
America unveiled its first strategic bomber for three decades earlier this month as part of its efforts to address the strategic challenge posed by China.
Latest Pentagon report on Chinese military says PLA is on track to quadruple number of nuclear warheads by 2035.
Tokyo lodges formal protest over the sailings, reportedly the 32nd this year, that came days after talks to set up a bilateral mechanism for maritime affairs.
Expect more restraint, but antagonising behaviour will continue, researcher at Rand Corporation says.
China has been pouring resources into sector that could change naval warfare, in bid to catch up with the US and Canada.
Filipino photographer brings fresh attention to island bases which analyst says act as ‘unsinkable aircraft carriers’ for PLA anti-submarine warfare platforms.
Two-seat J-20 can be used as a tactical electronic jammer and enhanced early warning aircraft, says Chinese military magazine.
An increasingly pessimistic Washington is predicting a mainland attack on the island as soon as this year but Chinese observers dismiss the claim.
Logistics, drones and joint operations still areas for improvement, analysts say.
