China military

China’s Communist Party pledges tighter discipline ahead of 2027 congress

Chinese President Xi Jinping (centre) at a top-level conclave in Beijing on Oct 29.

Small base, long shadow: China’s new military outpost in Laos

A satellite image showing what security analysts believe are Y-8 light attack fighters and support vehicles at a new China-Laos joint training facility in Ban Keun on Sept 30.

Beijing sends naval forces to monitor US warship near disputed South China Sea shoal

China claims the littoral combat ship USS Charleston “illegally intruded” into waters adjacent to Sabina Shoal in the Spratly Islands early on Oct 20.

Taiwan indicts 10 for alleged resale of US chips to China

The 10 accused allegedly knew that shipping the microchips to China, Hong Kong or Macau was strictly prohibited.

China opens rare joint military support centre in Laos

China’s Minister of National Defence Dong Jun (centre), together with Laos’ Defence Minister Khamlieng Outhakaisone (right) and Cambodia’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of National Defence Tea Seiha (left), pose for photographs before the opening ceremony of the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum in Beijing, China, on Sept 16.

News analysis

China’s purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability

News of the ruling Politburo’s expulsion of two top military leaders, Zhang Youxia (right) and Liu Zhenli, from the Communist Party and the military, signalled the latest move in the long-running crackdown.

China expels two top generals from party and military, alleging disloyalty and corruption

The Chinese leadership accused Zhang Youxia (left) and Liu Zhenli of disloyalty, corruption, dereliction of duty and other serious disciplinary violations.

China’s Djibouti base upgrades should boost its monitoring reach, report says

Djibouti’s former Foreign Minister Mahamoud Ali Youssouf (left) with his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi during their meeting in 2019.

Great powers should shoulder higher expectations from smaller countries: Chan Chun Sing

Defence Minister Chan Chun Sing delivering his speech at the 13th Beijing Xiangshan Forum on Sept 16.

Singapore navy begins maritime cooperation exercise with Chinese counterpart

The Singapore navy’s deputy fleet commander, Colonel Ng Yen Meng, at the opening ceremony of the Sept 5-9 exercise.

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