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‘Far from restrained’: Beijing’s naval drills near Taiwan reveal blockade plans
Record 17 coastguard vessels coordinated closely with navy vessels in move described as ‘highlight’ of PLA drills around Taiwan on Monday.
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Beijing could elaborate law for ‘non-peaceful’ Taiwan reunification
16 Oct 2024 - 7:16AM
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How China’s ‘paper tiger’ transformed it into a nuclear weapon superpower
16 Oct 2024 - 9:04AM
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Military
Russia’s defence chief hails ‘common understanding’ with China
Andrey Belousov met senior commanders and officials in Beijing, where he was told China is ready to deepen and expand military ties.
15 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM
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Andrei Belousov, Russia’s Defence Minister, spoke to senior Chinese commanders and officials, including Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of China’s Central Military Commission. Photo: Reuters
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China’s DF-41: deadly missile could be game-changer in nuclear deterrence
Last month’s launch of Beijing’s deadliest intercontinental ballistic missile outside Chinese airspace puts spotlight on its fast growing nuclear arsenal.
15 Oct 2024 - 1:57PM
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Military
How will China react to tougher Philippine-South Korean security ties?
Seoul and Manila’s partnership does not take direct aim at Beijing but does target maritime dangers in the South China Sea.
14 Oct 2024 - 9:00AM
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Military
PLA wraps up day of joint force blockade drills around Taiwan
Joint Sword-2024B exercise focused on sea-and air-combat readiness patrols, and ability to block key ports.
15 Oct 2024 - 2:25AM
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Japan’s leader is calling for nuclear sharing with the US. Will it deter China?
If Shigeru Ishiba’s proposal becomes a reality, it will raise tensions and could drive Beijing to ‘push further on its own nuclear build-up’.
13 Oct 2024 - 2:00PM
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Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has called for an “Asian version of Nato”. Photo: Kyodo
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PLA Rocket Force scientist loses political advisory post in corruption crackdown
CPPCC expels missile expert Xiao Longxu as anti-graft campaign continues to zero in on military officials.
12 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM
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Military
PLA sends planes, ships near Taiwan as Lai’s speech continues to cause ripples
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
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Military
China and Russia’s Arctic partnership ‘needs close attention’: top US commander
Chairman of Joint Chiefs Charles Brown says countries need to know if partnership is for the collective good or a challenge to other nations.
10 Oct 2024 - 6:00PM
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Diplomacy
US urges restraint from mainland China, Taiwan ahead of island leader’s speech
Concern swirls that William Lai Ching-te’s remarks at annual celebration could prompt Beijing to justify taking cross-strait military action.
10 Oct 2024 - 9:24AM
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Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te waves during his inauguration ceremony in Taipei on May 20. Photo: EPA-EFE
Military
China, Russia show military might with joint anti-submarine drills in Pacific
The operation is likely to have been held in recent days and follows a major exercise designed to ‘deepen the level of strategic cooperation’.
9 Oct 2024 - 9:23AM
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New air force chief calls for India to ‘catch up’ with China on defence tech
Air Chief Marshal Amar Preet Singh says the country is lagging behind its neighbour on technology and production of equipment.
7 Oct 2024 - 6:20PM
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What does China’s coastguard patrol with Russia reveal about its Arctic aims?
Analysts say mission underscores China’s view that non-Arctic nations ‘have the right to engage in civilian operations’ in the area.
6 Oct 2024 - 3:07PM
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World
China’s first batch of ‘little emperors’, ‘pleasure marriages’: 7 highlights
From China’s ‘little emperors’ becoming overwhelmed caretakers to Wall Street banks misreading China’s stock market, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent reporting.
5 Oct 2024 - 2:02AM
A general view shows an electric vehicle production line at the Leapmotor factory in Jinhua, China. Photo: AFP
Military
China’s Liaoning carrier puts jets through paces after skirting Japanese atoll
Carrier heads for the Celebes Sea as US and Philippine forces prepare for joint manoeuvres.
4 Oct 2024 - 12:00PM
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Taiwanese air force officers to train in the US as island awaits new F-16V jets
Fourth-generation US warplanes represent Taiwan’s bid to match the PLA’s J-20 stealth fighters as it steps up cross-strait activities.
2 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM
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Diplomacy
China’s coastguard takes part in first Arctic patrol with Russia
The ships entered the ocean on Tuesday, China’s national day, in an exercise closely monitored by the US.
2 Oct 2024 - 7:30PM
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Military
PLA stages National Day drill in South China Sea in wake of 5-nation exercise
The drill in the disputed waters follows joint manoeuvres by the Philippines, US, Australia, Japan and New Zealand.
1 Oct 2024 - 11:24PM
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Undated photo of an exercise conducted by the PLA’s Southern Theatre Command. Photo: weixin.qq.com
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China, Russia coastguards on Arctic mission, with new shipping routes on horizon
Maritime personnel put through their paces in the Sea of Japan as melting ice opens up potential for sea lanes.
30 Sep 2024 - 9:29PM
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Military
China’s military in ‘competition for partnerships’ with US in Southeast Asia
Beijing hopes to compel neighbours to consider its interests in the South China Sea and Taiwan, defence analyst says.
3 Oct 2024 - 3:45PM
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Military
China sends ‘deterrent message’ with missile intercept test near Indian border
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
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