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China’s military drills

China’s military drills
Latest news and updates on military drills involving the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), including manoeuvres near Taiwan and joint exercises with other nations.
Police officers talk to motorists at a barricaded road near Changan Avenue in Beijing on Saturday, with preparations under way for a military parade in September. Photo: AP
Belarus

Central Beijing blocked off for China’s WWII anniversary parade rehearsal

Thousands take part in preparations to mark 80 years since the defeat of Japanese forces.

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China-Russia relations

Chinese and Russian navies patrol Pacific after wrapping up joint drills

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Taiwan

PLA showcases amphibious attacks on Taiwan in latest episode of documentary

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Guam

Chinese warships arrive in Russia for joint Pacific naval exercise

Destroyers Shaoxing, Urumqi arrive in Vladivostok for 5-day ‘Joint Sea 2025’ drill beginning on Friday.

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The aircraft carrier Shandong departs from Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong, July 7. Photo: Xinhua
China's military weapons

How China’s Type 815A spy ships are keeping PLA Navy informed and ready

Fleet armed with stealth tech and missile trackers has been shadowing foreign navies and drills in the region, forcing evasive tactics.

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China military reform

How China’s Information Support Force gears military up for PLA modernisation

PLA Daily articles offer glimpse into how force established last year fits into President Xi Jinping’s vision of a futuristic military.

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China's military weapons

Is this new tailless UAV China’s answer to next-generation drone warfare?

Clips on social media show tailless aircraft with a distinctive diamond-shaped delta wing and accompanied by turboprop transport planes.

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This image taken on April 16 offers the clearest view yet of China’s mysterious J-XDS, also referred to as the J-50, a prototype fighter jet developed by the Shenyang Aircraft Corporation. Photo: David Wang/X
China's military weapons

China showcases full spectrum of drone technology in ‘border control’ exercise

Simulation features latest OW-5 anti-laser weapon, special combat tactical devices and full range of Norinco’s Flying Dragon series.

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China’s military

Video | China stages drone warfare demonstration

China's military weapons

Rare close-ups signal China’s J-35 stealth jets ready for Fujian carrier

Photos circulating on social media show clear ‘Chinese Navy’ markings and ‘Flying Shark’ insignia, strong signals of formal integration.

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Latest photos offer the clearest view yet of the fifth-generation J-35 stealth fighter expected to be deployed aboard the Fujian, China’s first carrier equipped with electromagnetic catapults designed to launch heavier aircraft with higher payloads. Photo: Handout
Vietnam

China, Vietnam set for first joint army drills, Beijing’s defence ministry says

Military ties have deepened in recent months as the close economic partners seek ways to navigate US tariffs.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping and Vietnamese Communist Party chief To Lam during a welcome ceremony for the Chinese leader in Hanoi on April 14. Photo: Pool via Reuters
Taiwan

PLA offers back-to-back military drill updates during Taiwan’s Han Kuang

Round-the-clock joint military exercises appear to be direct response to island’s expanded annual war games.

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Serbia

China and Serbia gear up for first joint military training exercise

Special forces from both countries will take part in the Peace Defenders-2025 drill, cementing ties between armed personnel.

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Taiwan

Taiwan debuts US-made Abrams tanks during live-fire drills as PLA flexes muscles

Taiwanese military tests new M1A2T tanks during annual Han Kuang Exercise in show of force aimed at boosting morale, combat readiness.

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A US-made M1A2T Abrams tank takes part in military exercises in Hsinchu, Taiwan on Thursday. Photo: Reuters
China’s aircraft carriers

How are Chinese carriers pushing limits and testing boundaries in the Pacific?

Training Liaoning and Shandong carriers against each other offers experience that even US military cannot gain in battle: analyst.

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Chinese state media has shown the Shandong and Liaoning aircraft carriers engaging in drills featuring reconnaissance and early warning, defensive and counterstrike operations as well as assaults and tactical flights. Photo: Xinhua
Taiwan

PLA landing ship spotted off northern Taiwan ahead of major military drill

In rare move, Type 072A vessel appears off coast of Keelung, sailing close enough to ‘threaten critical infrastructure’, navy officer says.

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China’s military

China’s war lessons after India-Pakistan conflict prioritise integrated systems

Study Times commentary does not directly mention the encounter but reflects reports of what occurred.

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Taiwan

Explainer | Decoding PLA manoeuvres around Taiwan: 3 categories, 3 levels of signalling?

Aerial near-daily patrols, combat-readiness patrols and large-scale joint forces drills vary in scale, intensity and purpose, analysts say.

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PLA aircraft take part in “Joint Sword” blockade drills around Taiwan in October 2024, days after Beijing hit out at a defiant speech by Taiwanese leader William Lai. Photo: Weibo/ Eastern Theatre Command
US-China relations

Explainer | What is the US’ island chain strategy and what does it mean for China?

Two PLA Navy aircraft carriers are pushing past the limits set by the US and its allies since the Cold War in the Pacific Ocean.

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China-Philippines relations

Chinese aircraft carriers’ Pacific presence sparks warnings for Philippines

However, a ‘delicate balance’ should still be maintained to avoid any escalation, analysts warn.

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China’s military

What does China’s PLA gain from operating 2 carriers in second island chain?

PLA is coordinating carriers in the blue-water arena, a tactic it would likely use to deter US forces in a Taiwan conflict, analysts say.

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The Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong was one of two deployed to the western Pacific for coordinated exercises, which military observers say will help the PLA develop open-ocean skills and tactics. Photo: Thepaper
Aukus alliance

Trump puts submarine pact in rough waters as China touts strength

The Trump administration is reviewing the Aukus submarine accord with the UK and Australia, while Chinese aircraft carriers are charting new courses.

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China's military weapons

Massed drone deployments part of military modernisation: China’s PLA Daily

Article urges innovative use of unmanned systems and highlights their ‘decisive and dominant’ role in future conflicts.

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China's military weapons

China’s Liaoning and Shandong aircraft carriers sail beyond second island chain

The two carrier groups have been spotted in the western Pacific Ocean, with the Liaoning’s passage taking it past Guam.

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US-China relations

US spotlights Taiwan risks as China’s 2027 defence goal nears

US Admiral Samuel Paparo said Chinese drills around Taiwan are “rehearsals,” as a looming 2027 target for China’s military modernisation heightens focus on the island.

Chinese ground forces conduct live-fire drills as part of exercises near Taiwan. Photo: CCTV
China military reform

China adds aerial refuelling to pilot training in move to boost combat readiness

Critical skill for fighter pilots is now being taught at an earlier stage, according to report on state television.

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Adding aerial refuelling to pilot training is seen as a significant step for China’s air force. Photo: Xinhua
South China Sea

Chinese forces patrol Scarborough Shoal to ‘defend sovereignty’

Show of force comes a day after state broadcaster airs rare footage of Chinese military drills on a contested reef of the Spratly Islands.

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China-Asean relations

China and Thailand boost strategic ties with new military cooperation plans

Visit to Beijing by Thailand’s top defence official Songwit Noonpackdee is latest in a series of diplomatic activities with China.

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