Record 17 coastguard vessels coordinated closely with navy vessels in move described as ‘highlight’ of PLA drills around Taiwan on Monday.
Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.
15 Oct 2024 - 2:25AM videocam
CPPCC expels missile expert Xiao Longxu as anti-graft campaign continues to zero in on military officials.
12 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM videocam
William Lai says the two sides of the strait should have equal status, comments that Beijing says are meant to worsen cross-strait tensions.
11 Oct 2024 - 12:02PM videocam
Test was part of a PLA exercise on the Karakoram Plateau and was reported the same day the two sides held talks in Beijing.
28 Sep 2024 - 10:00PM videocam
Analysts say ballistic missile launch may be aimed at proving ‘credibility’ and combat ability of PLA division swept up in anti-graft probe.
26 Sep 2024 - 10:40PM videocam
Test by PLA Rocket Force ‘achieves expected purpose’ and is a routine part of annual military training, Beijing says.
25 Sep 2024 - 5:41PM videocam
Panellists offer ways for ‘China and the US to get along’ as Beijing wraps up Xiangshan Forum, China’s answer to the Shangri-La Dialogue.
14 Sep 2024 - 10:44PM videocam
Pledge from Chinese foreign vice-minister Chen Xiaodong comes as analyst voices optimism about next direct talks between Xi and Zelensky.
14 Sep 2024 - 8:24PM videocam
Amid South China Sea tensions, China’s defence minister reaches out to regional neighbours as Beijing hosts top security conference.
13 Sep 2024 - 11:32PM videocam
‘Fundamental contradiction’ between the two powers is driving negative momentum, according to Chinese lieutenant general.
This week’s Xiangshan Forum in Beijing is unlikely to lead to progress on conflict prevention or measures to ease regional tensions, analysts say.
11 Sep 2024 - 2:59PM videocam
Exchanges between the island and mainland China remain far below pre-Covid levels amid tensions and travel restrictions.
120th anniversary events focused on Deng’s military reforms but, unlike the 1980s, Beijing is now far more concerned about security threats.
23 Aug 2024 - 8:55PM videocam
Beijing says latest operation designed to ‘enhance maritime traffic control and emergency rescue capabilities’ as Taiwan keeps watchful eye.
19 Aug 2024 - 11:06PM videocam
Manila is sending one of its most advanced vessels to relieve its sister ship at the Sabina Shoal, according to Beijing-based monitors
16 Aug 2024 - 9:03AM videocam
The ship is equipped with an advanced naval air search radar and is expected to be deployed in the East and South China Seas.
14 Aug 2024 - 10:54PM videocam
The vessel was one of the attractions in a show of freshly acquired tech that also included underwater drones.
12 Aug 2024 - 9:00AM videocam
The PLA has been keeping a close eye on how the weapons have been used in wars such as Ukraine.
11 Aug 2024 - 10:23PM videocam
In an article on social media, mainland Chinese research institute says a plan is needed for ‘comprehensive takeover’ of the island after unification.
9 Aug 2024 - 6:52AM videocam
Satellite images show Y-20 transport aircraft deployed in Russia, possibly to support Chinese H-6K bombers, in sign of growing military ties.
2 Aug 2024 - 9:22PM videocam
Chinese president urges new methods to protect air, sea and border as Beijing faces ‘new opportunities and challenges’.
1 Aug 2024 - 12:09PM videocam
The force is expanding its fleet rapidly as it confronts major challenges – especially from the Philippines in the South China Sea.
5 Aug 2024 - 11:49AM videocam
Admiral Hu Zhongming also meets Russian deputy defence minister during first overseas trip since promotion.
29 Jul 2024 - 3:50PM videocam
Typhoon Gaemi hits latest talks, but signs from either side of Taiwan Strait signal potential end to coastguard tensions and trading blame.
27 Jul 2024 - 4:11PM videocam
The three, who allegedly photographed Naval Operations Command in Busan, could face three years in prison or a fine of US$21,000.
26 Jul 2024 - 1:11AM videocam
Analysts expect speedy boost to ‘quality and quantity’ of China’s nuclear arsenal, as Russian stand shows power of ‘strategic deterrence’.
24 Jul 2024 - 6:10PM videocam
Communique at the end of the third plenum states that Sun Jinming, chief of staff of the PLA’s Rocket Force, was expelled from the party.
‘Rare’ sightings in Aleutians come as Arctic region gains strategic importance for Russia and other nations, analysts say.
19 Jul 2024 - 11:49AM videocam
More primary and secondary schoolchildren are participating in pilot programmes to improve their military awareness and skills.
16 Jul 2024 - 9:09AM videocam