Record 17 coastguard vessels coordinated closely with navy vessels in move described as ‘highlight’ of PLA drills around Taiwan on Monday.
Chinese investment abroad is ‘only way’ to ease Beijing’s trade surplus, says leading researcher in wake of Brussels’ EV tariff vote.
Taipei’s defence ministry reports that in 24 hours to 6am Friday, the PLA sent at least 20 aircraft and 10 vessels to patrol near island.
11 Oct 2024 - 5:09PM 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
The proposed talks between Wang Wentao and Gina Raimondo come ahead of a key vote by EU members.
1 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM videocam
In National Day speech, Chinese leader says the island is the country’s ‘ sacred territory’.
1 Oct 2024 - 3:45PM videocam
Beijing hopes to compel neighbours to consider its interests in the South China Sea and Taiwan, defence analyst says.
3 Oct 2024 - 3:45PM videocam
South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative releases report on navigation and overflight situations in vast, disputed waterway.
27 Sep 2024 - 7:29PM videocam
Sections featuring firms from France, Italy, Russia, Saudi Arabia and the US to go on show as expo seeks more international visitors.
26 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM videocam
Chinese General Wu Yanan attended Indo-Pacific defence meeting in Hawaii and had ‘candid exchange of views’ with US Admiral Samuel Paparo.
Uncertainty over further changes and concerns over economy and jobs market are fuelling discontent over the decision.
23 Sep 2024 - 10:50AM 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
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
Beijing and Moscow’s partnership is a ‘peace guarantee’, Russia’s deputy defence minister Alexander Fomin tells security forum.
13 Sep 2024 - 6:36PM videocam
Singaporean Defence Minister Ng Eng Hen raises South China Sea issue in speech at Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, hopes ‘dialogue will continue’.
13 Sep 2024 - 7:50PM videocam
‘Fundamental contradiction’ between the two powers is driving negative momentum, according to Chinese lieutenant general.
Number of active volunteer soldiers, seen as central to Taiwan’s combat readiness, expected to drop for the second straight year in 2025.
8 Sep 2024 - 2:11PM videocam
Tokyo has lodged a protest over the incident in the Tokara Strait, which happened days after a Chinese military jet entered its airspace.
2 Sep 2024 - 9:22PM videocam
China Coast Guard says the Philippine side ‘will bear all the consequences’ if it does not refrain from escalating the situation at disputed coral atoll.
31 Aug 2024 - 8:39PM videocam
US Space Command chief says Beijing failed to notify about space junk left behind after rocket launches, but notes ‘positive’ moves.
1 Sep 2024 - 2:36PM videocam
Defence diplomacy gives island nations traction in the geopolitical rivalry between Beijing and Washington, but it is viewed as ‘a balancing act’.
30 Aug 2024 - 3:16PM videocam
Analysts say this year’s joint force exercises include all the elements needed for a small-scale war.
22 Aug 2024 - 11:13AM videocam
Football has taken centre stage as high-profile sports officials are investigated and sentenced over bribery and match-fixing scandals.
19 Aug 2024 - 5:25PM videocam
Top spy agency says some education consultants ‘stirred up sensitive issues’ in submissions to boost Chinese students’ chances of success.
The trial is being carried out with the TB-A strike and reconnaissance UAV, typically used to carry ammunition during military operations.
8 Aug 2024 - 12:08AM videocam
PLA ‘combat preparation patrol’ held at the same time as joint exercise involving Philippine, US, Canadian and Australian forces.
7 Aug 2024 - 8:30PM videocam
Ministry of State Security declares instant chat, format conversion tools and file transfer apps carry ‘dark tech’ espionage risk.
6 Aug 2024 - 6:11PM videocam
Rare report from island on PLA drone activity comes day after first Japan-Philippines drills in contested South China Sea.
4 Aug 2024 - 8:00PM videocam
Beijing says move will help safeguard the country’s security and interests, and better serve its obligation regarding non-proliferation of weapons.
1 Aug 2024 - 12:55AM videocam
A mini-series about a fictional PLA attack on the island is partly funded by the Taiwanese government and is expected to debut next year.
9 Aug 2024 - 12:19PM videocam