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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.

China removes two top generals from supreme military command body

The removal of senior military officers Zhang Youxia (left) and Liu Zhenli leaves just two active members on China’s once seven-member Central Military Commission.

Satellite images hint at China adding radar ‘eyes’ near emerging South China Sea base

Analysts say China could be building a radar facility on Yagong Reef to support a base it is building on Antelope Reef.

Indonesia says navy drill with China that angered Taiwan was routine

China claims Taiwan is part of its territory and insists it has authority over the waters surrounding the island, which Taipei rejects.

Japan holds first test launch of Tomahawk missile from warship

Japan is ordering US$2.35 billion (S$3 billion) worth of Tomahawk missiles from the US to boost its long-range strike capabilities.

China must offer reassurance on its military build-up, Australian Foreign Minister says

Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said Canberra has raised its concerns about China’s recent missile test in the Pacific.

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