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PLA Aerospace Force members, with the ground-based phased-array radar station in the background, in the video sent to Xi Jinping. Photo: Handout
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.

US-China relations

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

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China military reform

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

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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Russian International Affairs Council policy brief says PLA Navy “to achieve a combat potential comparable to the US Navy” by 2049, which is the centenary of the People’s Republic of China. Photo: AP
Russian International Affairs Council policy brief says PLA Navy “to achieve a combat potential comparable to the US Navy” by 2049, which is the centenary of the People’s Republic of China. Photo: AP
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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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
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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Illustration: La Ka-kuen
Illustration: La Ka-kuen
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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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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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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US Secretary of Defence nominee Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
US Secretary of Defence nominee Pete Hegseth during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Armed Services Committee in Washington on Tuesday. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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Corruption in China

Chinese universities given military procurement ban for rigging bidding process

Two Chengdu-based establishments have been banned by the PLA’s cyberspace branch for three years.

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The University of Electronic Science and Technology is one of seven national defence industry colleges. Photo: Handout
The University of Electronic Science and Technology is one of seven national defence industry colleges. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

Why China rivalry could fuel Donald Trump’s quest for cost-effective warships

Trump’s criticism of US Navy’s delayed Constellation-class frigate programme signals new shipbuilding priorities, analysts say.

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US-China relations

What does 2025 hold for China’s Defence Minister Dong Jun?

Key promotions have eluded Dong, two of whose predecessors fell in corruption probes, with implications for Beijing’s military diplomacy.

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US-China relations

US ‘risks electronic warfare’ with China after unveiling anti-satellite jammers

The network of jammers that aim to disrupt communications could prompt an escalating game of ‘cat-and-mouse’, analysts warn.

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The Space Force’s Remote Modular Terminal is designed to jam enemy satellite signals. Photo: US Space Force
China’s Communist Party

Top Chinese general pledges strict crackdown on military corruption for 2025

General He Weidong hails progress and calls on PLA to ‘punish evil’ as President Xi Jinping’s anti-graft crusade intensifies.

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General He Weidong is vice-chairman of China’s powerful Central Military Commission and a member of the Communist Party’s Politburo. Photo: CCTV
General He Weidong is vice-chairman of China’s powerful Central Military Commission and a member of the Communist Party’s Politburo. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons

China’s Fujian carrier shows signs of heavier flight deck use in latest tests

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.

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Espionage

China catches foreign spy taking photos of island military site: report

The overseas operative and an assistant intended to gather intelligence on coastal facilities, state broadcaster reports.

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Taiwan

Taiwan’s failure to warn plane away from airforce base sparks security concerns

Many question island’s wartime readiness after pilot nearly lands single-engine aircraft at sensitive military installation by mistake.

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The DA-40 is a single-engine aircraft popular with flight schools. A similar plane approached a Taiwanese military base earlier this week, triggering security concerns. Photo: Shutterstock
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