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China-India relations
Why India’s strikes on Pakistan challenge China’s peacemaker role
Analysts say Beijing isn’t likely to take the lead on negotiations between the neighbours given its ‘very good relations’ with Islamabad.
8 May 2025 - 9:52AM
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China-India relations
China is ready to help ease India-Pakistan tensions but has a fine line to walk
30 Apr 2025 - 8:00PM
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Two Sessions 2024
Chinese general calls for crackdown on ‘fake combat capabilities’ in military
11 Mar 2024 - 5:47PM
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US-China relations
Mixed signals remain in US-China relations even after Xi-Biden meeting
In this week’s issue of the Global Impact newsletter, we look to the future of the US-China relationship following the meeting between presidents Xi Jinping and Joe Biden in November.
14 Feb 2024 - 2:45PM
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China’s military
PLA watches as US warship sails through Taiwan Strait in ‘provocative’ move
Destroyer’s transit shows United States’ commitment to upholding freedom of navigation, Seventh Fleet commander says, while People’s Liberation Army spokesman accuses US military of ‘maliciously’ undermining peace and stability in the region.
25 Jan 2024 - 3:53PM
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Taiwan election 2024
Fallout from Taiwan elections may ‘heighten risk of US-China missteps’
If Beijing steps up the pressure on Taiwan following a DPP win, it may heighten calls for a tougher US response, a mainland academic warns.
5 Jan 2024 - 6:00AM
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China’s military
China names Dong Jun as new defence minister to replace ousted Li Shangfu
Dong Jun was previously head of the People’s Liberation Army Navy and is not on any US sanctions list – unlike his predecessor.
29 Dec 2023 - 9:52PM
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US-China relations
China’s PLA hails ‘constructive’ US talks, but hits out at Pentagon budget
A spokesman for the Chinese military says last week’s talks between senior commanders were a ‘step towards the resumption of military dialogue’.
28 Dec 2023 - 9:35PM
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Taiwan election 2024
Taiwan’s presidential election risks war, ex-Beijing official says
‘One thing is certain: Taiwan independence means war, and insisting on Taiwan independence’ will lead to war sooner or later,’ says Wang Zaixi, former deputy director of the Taiwan Affairs Office.
25 Dec 2023 - 9:45PM
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US-China relations
Ice-breaking direct US-China military talks a ‘good step’ but disputes remain
Discussions will not resolve ‘hardcore’ geopolitical issues like Taiwan and the South China Sea but could help avoid crisis, experts say
22 Dec 2023 - 10:05PM
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US-China relations
US, China militaries talk for first time in over a year
The video call between General CQ Brown and General Liu Zhenli is the first senior military communications between the US and China since August 2022.
22 Dec 2023 - 5:43AM
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Asean
South China Sea skirmishes loom over Asean defence ministers’ meeting
Asean defence ministers to meet in Jakarta to discuss regional challenges, including the rising tensions over the territorial disputes in the South China Sea between China and the Philippines.
14 Nov 2023 - 8:06PM
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US-China relations
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US-China thaw raises hopes for military dialogue breakthrough
Top-level US-China military communication was halted after Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan last year. But there are now signs of a breakthrough, with concrete action towards renewed defence relations.
13 Nov 2023 - 5:30AM
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China’s military
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Why the role of Chinese defence minister isn’t exactly what it sounds like
China’s first few defence ministers enjoyed more influence and much higher profiles.
25 Oct 2023 - 9:45PM
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China’s military
Did China’s top general signal a restart in Beijing’s military diplomacy?
Zhang Youxia, China’s most senior military officer, met Serbia’s defence chief in a sign that the country’s military diplomacy could be normalising.
19 Oct 2023 - 6:46PM
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US-China relations
Chinese general to step in for missing defence minister at security forum
Veteran of Chinese-Vietnamese war General Liu Zhenli will be face of the PLA in meetings with US representatives following unexplained disappearance of minister Li Shangfu, say sources.
13 Oct 2023 - 10:32PM
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China’s military
Chinese Defence Minister Li Shangfu not at meeting, continuing public absence
Li, one of three officials who do not attend a meeting of the Central Military Commission, has not been seen since August 29, when he spoke at the China-Africa Peace and Security Forum in Beijing.
16 Sep 2023 - 7:42PM
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China’s military
Russian navy chief’s visit to China shows stronger military ties: analyst
Nikolai Yevmenov this week discussed naval cooperation with China’s defence minister, met commander of the PLA Navy and viewed China’s latest ships.
8 Jul 2023 - 12:00PM
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China’s military
Chinese and Russian armed forces agree to hold more joint drills
Senior military officers agree to exercises just days after aircraft conduct patrols near South Korea.
9 Jun 2023 - 9:30PM
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Two Sessions 2023
Li Qiang is China’s new premier, but how much power will he wield?
Li Qiang was confirmed as China’s premier – its No 2 official – on Saturday during the ‘two sessions’, but the position is seen to hold diminishing authority as President Xi Jinping consolidates power.
14 Mar 2023 - 9:45AM
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China’s military
China names new chief of PLA theatre command that guards Beijing
Huang Ming was also promoted to the rank of general at a ceremony in Beijing.
19 Jan 2023 - 9:00PM
China’s military
China promotes General Li Qiaoming to commander of PLA ground force
The 61-year-old is one of China’s youngest top generals and steps into new role after overseeing strategically important Northern Theatre Command.
4 Jan 2023 - 5:43PM
Taiwan
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What China’s military leadership line-up says about Xi’s plans for Taiwan
Xi’s appointees to China’s top military decision-making and command body boast combat experience and Taiwan expertise. While this doesn’t necessarily portend a confrontation in the Taiwan Strait, it does point to a more military-focused approach to the Taiwan issue.
12 Nov 2022 - 8:30AM
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China’s 20th Party Congress
Taiwan braces for tougher PLA after Central Military Commission reshaped
Chiu Kuo-cheng tells island lawmakers new CMC has younger members who are more familiar with Taiwan and have combat experience.
24 Oct 2022 - 7:24PM
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China’s 20th Party Congress
China’s reshuffled military leadership highlights Taiwan focus
New Central Military Commission line-up gives clues on the People’s Liberation Army’s priorities in the next five years.
24 Oct 2022 - 3:39PM
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China’s 20th Party Congress
Xi ‘sworn brother’ Zhang Youxia, 72, set for bigger PLA command role
Names of three PLA generals over 68 missing from Central Committee roster, but exception made for Zhang Youxia.
23 Oct 2022 - 6:00AM
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China’s military
China’s youngest top general poised to fill key PLA strategy job
Liu Zhenli has been tipped to head China’s Joint Staff Department, according to a source close to the military and video clues from state broadcaster CCTV.
13 Oct 2022 - 8:32PM
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China’s 20th Party Congress
‘Rising stars’: who will command the PLA after China’s 20th Party Congress?
Four of seven members on the powerful Central Military Commission are at or have passed the retirement age and could step down at the upcoming party congress.
19 Aug 2022 - 2:45PM
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