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China's frenzied naval shipbuilding continues apace
Updated : 4 months ago IST
As countries like the USA struggle to design and build warships and submarines in desired quantities, or lack the budget to do so, China has no such problems. Last year was another prolific year for Chinese shipbuilders as they meet demand from the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN). Read More
'Provocative, threat to regional stability': Taipei decries as China condu
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
After the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA)'s Eastern Theatre Command conducted drills in the water to the east of Taiwan in an all-dimensional force projection, Taiwan's Minister of National Defence, Wellington Koo, said on Tuesday that the PLA's provocative actions threaten regiona
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Taiwan slams China's 'Justice Mission 2025' drills as threat to regional p
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) commenced a military exercise dubbed "Justice Mission 2025" in the vicinity of Taiwan, claiming it is intended as a "stern warning to 'Taiwan independence' separatist forces" and "external interference forces."
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China launches large-scale military drills around Taiwan; issues warning a
Updated : 4 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) announced joint military exercises named "Justice Mission-2025", involving coordinated operations across land, sea and air. The drills include preparations for blockade operations, precision strikes and control of key ports and strategic areas ar
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Taiwan reports 12 PLA aircraft crossing median line toward West Pacific
Updated : 5 months, 3 weeks ago IST
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence (MND) reported Saturday that 12 sorties by People's Liberation Army (PLA) aircraft crossed the Taiwan Strait median line and flew into the island's southern and southeastern air defence identification zone (ADIZ).
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China blunts US Naval dominance with its third aircraft carrier
Updated : 6 months ago IST
After Fujian was commissioned on November 5, China now operates a fleet of three aircraft carriers. This makes the People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) the world's second-largest operator of carriers.
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China's coercive approach exposes its growing hostility in the Indo-Pacifi
Updated : 6 months, 1 week ago IST
Taiwan's Presidential Office accused China of stoking tensions with Japan for political advantage, hours after Chinese maritime authorities announced plans for live-fire missile exercises in the Yellow Sea. China's Maritime Safety Administration issued a navigation alert stating that the Peo
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Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, 10 naval vessels around island
Updated : 6 months, 2 weeks ago IST
According to the MND, all 12 aircraft from China's People's Liberation Army (PLA) crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's northern and southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ).
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China expands missile base in Tibet, fuelling regional tensions
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Analysts suggest that the site is part of the expanding network of the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force (PLARF), intended to enhance Beijing's long-range missile reach, as reported by Phayul.
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Fierce clashes erupt in Zehri; BRAS claims dozens of Pakistani soldiers ki
Updated : 7 months ago IST
According to a statement issued by BRAS spokesperson Baloch Khan, dozens of Pakistani army personnel were eliminated during the confrontation. At the same time, six fighters from BRAS died in the battle.
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Chinese Communist Party implements "Purge Surge"
Updated : 7 months ago IST
Confirmation came from the Chinese authorities on October 17 that nine prominent members of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) had been expelled from the all-powerful party that controls every aspect of life in modern China. The announcement came just days before the Central Committee's Four
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Taiwan tightens security to thwart China's covert grip on medical supply c
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Taiwan is tightening national security to prevent Chinese infiltration into its medical logistics sector after reports linked a major firm to China's military and political networks. Officials plan stricter vetting of critical industries, while experts warn Chinese involvement could expose T
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