China military

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.

US adds Chinese solar, battery firms to list of military-linked companies

Firms added to US' list includes Trinasolar and JA Solar Technology, which are two of the world's largest solar panel makers.

Pentagon accuses Alibaba, Baidu and BYD of aiding Chinese military

The US has now declared that three of China’s AI champions – Alibaba, Baidu and Tencent Holdings – aid the Asian country’s military.

Nvidia’s AI chips sought by Chinese labs with ties to military

Two blacklisted universities have expressed interest in Nvidia's H200 chips, the most powerful artificial intelligence processor ever allowed by the US to be sold in China.

China issues new rules to keep senior military officials in check

China has significantly upgraded its military in recent years, but the armed forces have consistently battled corruption.

China closing cyber gap with West, Britain’s spy chief warns

Retail chain Marks & Spencer was among the companies targeted in major cyberattacks in 2025.

Why China’s defence chief may skip the Shangri-La Dialogue again

The 23rd Shangri-La Dialogue will be held at Shangri-La Singapore from May 29 to 31.

Beyond bromance: Xi-Putin summit a nod to China’s superpower status

Russian President Vladimir Putin (left) and Chinese President Xi Jinping following their meeting at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, on May 20.

Russians covertly trained by China return to fight in Ukraine, sources say

A Ukrainian soldier works on a “Beaver” drone engaged in deep strikes into Russian territory.

China holds live-fire drills in waters near Luzon as US, the Philippines stage war games

Military officers at the opening ceremonies of the Balikatan exercise in Quezon City, Metro Manila, on April 20. China's drills come as troops begin the annual military exercise.

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