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A Chinese PLA honour guard marches in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday as Vietnam celebrated National Reunification Day. Photo: Xinhua
China-Asean relations

China’s PLA marches for first time at Vietnam’s fall of Saigon parade

Debut by honour guard in Ho Chi Minh City on Wednesday a symbolic show of ‘brotherhood’, state media says, as thousands watch victory celebration.

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Corruption in China

Senior PLA ideology official Miao Hua removed from China’s top legislature

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South China Sea

China’s Shandong carrier sends ‘assertive’ message during US-Philippine drills

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China's military weapons

China’s military expands use of low-cost AI-powered drones in ‘phased leap’

Multiple state media reports have highlighted the PLA’s modern warfare technology, from micro drones to those guided by fibre-optic cables.

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A micro drone featured on state television looks like a thermal flask and weighs less than a kilogram. It is designed for use across the PLA’s infantry units, according to the report. Photo: CCTV
A micro drone featured on state television looks like a thermal flask and weighs less than a kilogram. It is designed for use across the PLA’s infantry units, according to the report. Photo: CCTV
China’s Communist Party

Absence of Chinese general He Weidong from Politburo event raises questions

In one of He’s last public appearances on March 5 he called for improvements to military training and the advance of anti-corruption efforts.

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South China Sea

Why China will be wary as US, Japan, Philippines forge closer security ties

Likely Tokyo-Manila intelligence deal, months after US-Manila pact, expected to boost scrutiny of Beijing in South China Sea, Taiwan Strait.

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China's military weapons

Military spending on the rise in East Asia as China upgrades its armed forces

Swedish think tank says Beijing accounted for half of all defence expenditure in Asia last year.

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A SIPRI report says China’s military build-up is prompting many of its neighbours to increase spending. Photo: AP
A SIPRI report says China’s military build-up is prompting many of its neighbours to increase spending. Photo: AP
US-China relations

China’s critical minerals dominance threatens US military supply chain: report

Chinese players account for the bulk of world output of five essential elements used in 80,000 American weapons parts, researchers find.

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US-China relations

Can US Golden Dome stop China’s missiles or is it just a ‘monster’ problem?

As China’s nuclear arsenal grows, the US is betting on a space-based defence programme that faces multiple complexities and soaring costs.

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China's military weapons

China’s military identifies US and Japanese destroyers as ‘enemy vessels’

Navy open day display states that YJ-18A anti-ship missile can strike warships such as America’s Arleigh Burke-class and Japan’s Atago-class.

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The Nanjing Type 052D guided-missile destroyer was part of a PLA Navy open day on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
US-China relations

China to host first-ever ‘navigator meeting’ for annual Xiangshan security forum

Delegates from 31 nations and international bodies will discuss ‘opportunities and challenges’ for global security, defence ministry says.

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The Beijing Xiangshan Forum has been held every autumn since 2006 and is seen as China’s answer to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Photo: Xinhua
The Beijing Xiangshan Forum has been held every autumn since 2006 and is seen as China’s answer to the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore. Photo: Xinhua
South China Sea

China coastguard claims ‘sovereign jurisdiction’ of Sandy Cay in South China Sea

State media reports CCG officers ‘exercising maritime control’ on one of the reefs in the Spratly Islands also claimed by Philippines.

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China's military weapons

Japan hits rail gun milestone in race to counter China’s hypersonic development

The Japanese navy could be one of the first in the world to operate the advanced air defence system after recent sea trial.

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US-China relations

How the US is reinforcing the ‘first island chain’ to deter China

Strategic bombers, launch platforms and missile systems are being deployed throughout the region in a strong message to Beijing.

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At least two US B-1Bs have been deployed to Japan. Photo: X/ US_STRATCOM
China’s navy

Chinese navy puts giant warship on show to the public for anniversary

For the first time, people on the mainland can take a close look at the PLA’s Type 075 amphibious assault ship Hainan.

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China’s Xian and Yimeng Shan are berthed in Shanghai on Wednesday as part of celebrations of the Chinese Navy. Photo: CCTV
China’s Xian and Yimeng Shan are berthed in Shanghai on Wednesday as part of celebrations of the Chinese Navy. Photo: CCTV
China's military weapons

China’s KJ-500 radar aircraft overseas for first time in joint drill with Egypt

It follows confirmation that Egyptian military is using Chinese HQ-9B missile system, as Beijing pursues closer defence ties with the region.

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US-China relations

‘Stay away’ from Chinese satellite services, US advises allies in leaked memo

State Department talking points suggest foreign governments take steps to exclude China-based providers because of security risks.

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China-Asean relations

China calls on Indonesia to jointly oppose protectionism as US trade war deepens

Call from China’s top diplomat Wang Yi follows first ‘2+2’ talks between the two countries’ foreign and defence ministers.

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono at a press briefing after the first China-Indonesia “2+2” foreign and defence ministerial dialogue, in Beijing on Monday. Photo: via Reuters
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Indonesian counterpart Sugiono at a press briefing after the first China-Indonesia “2+2” foreign and defence ministerial dialogue, in Beijing on Monday. Photo: via Reuters
China's military weapons

China’s sixth-gen stealth fighter test flights reveal high-level manoeuvrability

Numerous videos and pictures appear to show the unofficially named J-36 and J-50 are being put through their paces.

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South China Sea

China, Philippines in Scarborough Shoal naval encounter ahead of US joint drills

Sunday’s incident occurred the day before US-Philippine forces’ Balikatan exercise near South China Sea.

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China’s military drills

‘Surprising’ PLA helicopter training signals evolving Taiwan strategy: experts

State media reports show Central Theatre Command 81st Group Army unit rehearsing complex naval coordination exercises.

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China’s state broadcaster has showcased pilots from the PLA’s 81st Group Army aviation brigade, as part of efforts to spotlight advances in China’s first dedicated armed helicopter force. Photo: Global Military Review
China's military weapons

China releases footage of sixth-generation J-36 fighter. What clues does it give?

Beijing may be trying to show it is making rapid progress, while the images have heightened speculation about how the planes would be used.

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Footage of a J-36 test flight that circulated online. Photo: X/ 醉美武功
Footage of a J-36 test flight that circulated online. Photo: X/ 醉美武功
China-Asean relations

PLA invited to Vietnam military parade amid pledges to boost defence ties

Invite comes as Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun meets Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang days after state visit by President Xi.

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China's military weapons

Has China’s military added sophisticated KJ-700 radar plane to naval capability?

Social media post showing the medium-sized airborne early warning and control aircraft in PLA Navy paintwork prompts speculation.

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China-Middle East relations

Chinese Y-20 transport planes arrive in Egypt ahead of joint air drills

At least five planes are known have landed in Cairo ahead of the Eagle of Civilization 2025 exercises.

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A Y-20 featured at last year’s Egypt International Airshow. Photo: Xinhua
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