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Taiwan detects 10 Chinese military aircraft, five naval ships around nation
TAIPEI: Taiwan’s Ministry of National Defence (MND) has said that it has detected 10 Chinese military aircraft and five naval ships around Taiwan in the…
Pla: Socialising with ‘wrong people’ led to government ousters: PLA warns its personnel
The People’s Liberation Army urged Chinese military personnel to be careful about who they associate with, saying socialising with the wrong people is a key…
China releases TV documentary showcasing army’s ability to attack Taiwan
TAIPEI: China has released a new documentary about the army’s preparation to attack Taiwan and showcasing soldiers pledging to give up their lives if needed…
Warplanes: China sends large group of warplanes, navy ships towards Taiwan in forceful display
TAIPEI: China sent navy ships and a large group of warplanes, including fighter jets and bombers, toward Taiwan over two days, the island’s defense ministry…
Comedy firm slapped with USD 2 million fine over military joke in China
BEIJING: A joke by a Chinese stand-up comedian that loosely referenced a slogan used to describe the country’s military, cost an entertainment company more than…
China sends drones circling Taiwan in new surveillance tactic
TAIPEI: China’s military sent a drone circling around Taiwan for the second time in a week, the island’s defense ministry said Wednesday, signaling a new…
Little evidence that China is seriously approaching its India talks with a sense of goodwill: US
WASHINGTON: Reiterating that the United States supports a resolution of the Indo-China border dispute through a negotiated settlement and direct conversations between the two countries,…
China may be readying supersonic spy drone
WASHINGTON: A leaked US military assessment says the Chinese military may soon deploy a high-altitude spy drone that travels at least three times the speed…
Amid rising geopolitical tensions, China rolls out new wartime recruitment rules
BEIJNG: China has released a new set of revised rules for military recruitment in wartime, including giving priority to the veterans, drafting high-calibre soldiers and…
Taiwan: Taiwan says 1 Chinese aircraft, 3 warships detected around island
TAIPEI: Taiwan‘s defence ministry said Thursday that a Chinese anti-submarine helicopter and three warships had been detected around the self-ruled island, after President Tsai Ing-wen…