China military

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.

Japan protests Chinese live-fire drill in nearby waters

A file photo taken on June 3, 2023 shows a Chinese Luyang III class warship sailing as seen from the deck of a US destroyer in the Taiwan Strait.

China’s Xi taps new military anti-graft chief, promotes two generals

Chinese President Xi Jinping looks on during a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China on July 1.

Xi replaces anti-corruption leader in purge of China’s army

Chinese President Xi Jinping during a ceremony marking the 105th anniversary of the founding of the Communist Party of China at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on July 1.

China uses US warship replica as target for missile tests, images show

A US Navy handout photo shows the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Thomas Hudner.

China’s electric vehicle giants are building much more than cars

China-made EVs awaiting export at the port of Shanghai on June 9.

China says growing its military helps world peace

China slammed a think tank report that warned the threat of a direct strike by Beijing on Australia was increasing.

China direct strike threat to Australia ‘growing’: Report

The Chinese People's Liberation Army Rocket Force launching an intercontinental ballistic missile carrying a dummy warhead into the Pacific Ocean in September 2024.

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