China military

The Chinese military is on Facebook – but its messages are not sticking

China’s grand military parade on Sept 3 to mark 80 years since the end of WWII, a key aim - besides showing off its tanks and missiles - was to say that the PLA’s development will be peaceful.

Singapore, China armies holding bilateral exercise at Safti City for first time

The joint military training exercise, which is in its seventh iteration, will be held at Safti City for the first time.

Japan denies China’s claim that interference led to radar locks on SDF fighters

Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara said the Air Self-Defense Force jets had kept a “safe distance” from Chinese military aircraft in the Dec 6 incident.

China massing military ships across region in show of maritime force, sources say

A view of a China Coast Guard ship navigating near the disputed Scarborough Shoal, in the South China Sea, in August.

China’s military reaching further, more frequently into Pacific, says Australia

Minister for Foreign Affairs of the Commonwealth of Australia Penny Wong attends the 79th United Nations General Assembly at U.N. headquarters in New York, U.S., September 24, 2024. REUTERS/Caitlin Ochs

China’s military firms struggle as corruption purge bites, report says

FILE PHOTO: A member of the People's Liberation Army stands as the strategic strike group displays YJ-21 missiles during a military parade to mark the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two, in Beijing, China, September 3, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/File Photo

China’s largest aircraft carrier enters service in key milestone for its naval ambitions

Chinese media have touted the impending “three-carrier era”.

Ahead of Trump-Xi meeting, China says H-6K bombers flew near Taiwan

Airplane is seen in front of Chinese and Taiwanese flags in this illustration, August 6, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration

China's Xi shows firm grip as party plenum ends with minimal reshuffle

Chinese President Xi Jinping at a military parade marking the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II in Beijing on Sept 3.

Man in China jumps into river, smashes car sunroof to rescue trapped driver

Mr Di Shuangcheng jumped into a river in Taizhou on Oct 14 to rescue a driver trapped in his car.

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