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The fixed-wing KJ-600 represents a major leap in China’s airborne early warning technology. Photo: Handout
China's military weapons

China trains ‘special mission’ pilots for Fujian aircraft carrier: CCTV

Electromagnetic catapult system allows for heavier and more advanced aircraft, such as KJ-600 airborne early warning and control aircraft.

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China’s military drills

PLA patrols in South China Sea for second day as tensions mount with Philippines

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China’s military drills

PLA decries US-Philippine air drill over South China Sea as tensions escalate

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SCMP Highlights

Trump’s tariffs, US tech giants embrace China’s DeepSeek: 5 weekend reads

From Trump’s tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico to TikTok’s new lease on life in the US, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on the country’s three largest trading partners, risking a trade war that could cause broad economic disruption. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump has imposed tariffs on the country’s three largest trading partners, risking a trade war that could cause broad economic disruption. Photo: AFP
China’s military

Home-grown aircraft carrier Fujian will be the tip of China’s blue-water spear

The PLA Navy’s third and most advanced carrier is expected to project Beijing’s presence well beyond Chinese shores.

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US-China relations

Trump says North Korea is a nuclear power. Why does it matter to China?

White House official says US will pursue ‘complete denuclearisation’ but analysts believe Trump will instead pursue disarmament or reduction.

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US-China relations

What the US has learned from Red Sea conflicts – and what it means for China

Actions by and against Yemen’s Houthi rebels have been a real-world stress test for the American military, report says.

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The wreckage of a US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone after the Houthis shot down it over the northern province of Saada, Yemen, last year. Photo: EPA-EFE/Houthis Media Centre
The wreckage of a US Air Force MQ-9 Reaper drone after the Houthis shot down it over the northern province of Saada, Yemen, last year. Photo: EPA-EFE/Houthis Media Centre
US-China relations

Don’t push Pacific Islands to choose between China and the West, UK admiral says

A Royal Navy admiral warns that Beijing’s global maritime dominance means China holds vast influence over the countries.

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China's military weapons

China’s aerospace force reveals long-range radar in message to Xi

PLA end-of-year video includes rare close-up footage of radar station said to be ‘at the forefront’ of country’s anti-missile defence system.

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US-China relations

US military says ‘unmanned hellscape’ strategy in Taiwan Strait is on track

Drones set to form the first part of America’s Replicator initiative are expected to meet their deadline, a US official says.

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The first drones to form part of the Pentagon’s “unmanned hellscape” military strategy in the Taiwan Strait are on track for their August 2025 deadline. Photo: Reuters
China military reform

PLA extends power supply to border outposts near disputed China-India frontier

Efforts to improve electricity for troops stationed in remote and mountainous areas are part of China’s military-civilian fusion strategy.

Chinese troops stationed at high elevations have faced challenges in areas including access to drinking water, heat and oxygen. Photo: 81.cn
Chinese troops stationed at high elevations have faced challenges in areas including access to drinking water, heat and oxygen. Photo: 81.cn
US-China relations

Lessons for Russia as China builds navy to rival US by 2049: Moscow think tank

Russia is studying how China is building military-industrial systems, co-author of report from state-backed think tank tells Russian media.

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Corruption in China

Chinese military leaders urge war readiness ahead of Lunar New Year

During visits to PLA units, top-ranked CMC vice-chairmen pledge to fight corruption and strengthen combat abilities.

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Science

Drone meets robotic dog: cue the fireworks on Chinese social media

Viral video of robotic firefight sparks speculation on Chinese social media about the future of unmanned warfare.

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A 10-second viral video depicting a firefight between a drone and a robotic dog has sparked plenty of reaction on Chinese social media. Photo: Weibo
China’s navy

‘Deter and defeat’: why China’s Type 054B frigate may give military edge over US

The Luohe, launched on Wednesday, is tipped to be ‘critical asset in escort missions requiring prolonged operations in more distant waters’.

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The launch ceremony for China’s first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, at a military port in Qingdao on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua via AP
The launch ceremony for China’s first Type 054B frigate, the Luohe, at a military port in Qingdao on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua via AP
US-China relations

Will China heed Trump’s call to join nuclear arms cuts talks with US and Russia?

Denuclearisation ‘is very possible’, Donald Trump tells World Economic Forum days after returning as US president.

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US-China relations

Pentagon appointments suggest Trump scepticism about Ukraine and Taiwan impact

Several new Defence Department officials have disputed contention that supporting Ukraine’s defence could deter Beijing’s plans for Taiwan.

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China's military weapons

The PLA is building a fleet of barges with Taiwan in mind, analysts say

New vessels – which have extendable ramps – could be part of strategy to boost amphibious capabilities by allowing for faster landings.

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The PLA has been strengthening its amphibious fleet, which includes the Type 075 assault ship. Photo: Eugene Lee
The PLA has been strengthening its amphibious fleet, which includes the Type 075 assault ship. Photo: Eugene Lee
US-China relations

Greenland in cold glare of superpowers as US, China and Russia make moves

Observers doubt the new US president will buy the world’s largest island but his interest underlines its strategic importance.

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China’s military drills

PLA carries out first South China Sea patrol of year amid ongoing tensions

The air and sea activity comes days before Donald Trump’s return to power brings increased uncertainty to the region.

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US-China relations

The US Air Force’s US$20 billion next-gen fighter jet question

The Pentagon must make a decision about its F-22 Raptor programme and how to keep up with China, outgoing air force chief says.

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The United States must decide whether to replace its decades-old F-22 Raptor with a new fighter, a top Pentagon official says. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China relations

Trump’s return could mark start of new race with China over drones for military

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.

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen
US-China relations

Pete Hegseth, Trump’s defence secretary pick, calls China main foreign threat

First nominee to face Senate, he is questioned on commitment to US allies in hearing marked by questioning on reported sexual misconduct and other behaviour.

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China's military weapons

PLA Navy confirms new Type 076 amphibious assault ship will be a drone carrier

Comments from naval commander Chi Jianjun also underscore how growing role of drones and attack robots in warfare is an ‘undeniable trend’.

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China-Japan relations

Chinese military delegation to visit Japan in bid to mend strained ties

Members of PLA command that oversees the East China Sea, where the neighbours have a territorial dispute, will meet Japanese defence officials.

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A delegation of 20 Chinese military officers visits Japan in May as part of an exchange programme that had been halted because of the Covid-19 pandemic. Photo: The Nippon Foundation
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