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Is China’s military really built for war? New report questions Beijing’s arms buildup
One example Heath cited of political considerations butting up against military objectives is the PLA spending up to 40% of training time on political topics. “The trade-off in time that could be ...
China Daily3d
Chinese military to achieve PLA centenary goals on schedule: spokesperson
Wu Qian, spokesperson for the delegation of the PLA and the People's Armed Police Force, described reaching the PLA centenary ...
China flexes military muscle in Indo-Pacific, testing US and allies
Analysts say China is testing the US and its regional allies’ responses to military threats as Trump administration focuses ...
The Business Times7d
China to ramp up military spending by 7.2% while US looks to cut costs
CHINA is set to increase its defense spending by about 7.2 per cent in 2025, matching last year’s growth and reflecting ...
Taipei Times13d
PLA live-fire drills show its disregard, ministry says
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) showed flagrant disregard for international norms by staging a live-fire exercise ...
China, Iran, Russia to hold joint naval drill, eye military cooperation boost: Chinese defense ministry
Chinese warships arrive in waters near Chabahar, Iran, on March 11, 2024. The navies of China, Iran, and Russia are holding ...
Global Times27d
PLA naval, air forces conduct patrols, training around Taiwan island
The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command dispatched multiple waves of naval and air forces to conduct combat alert patrols and training around the island of Taiwan from ...