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China stages unannounced Pacific drills in 'silent intimidation' of Taiwan, officials say
China carried out a large, unannounced military exercise across the western Pacific and around Taiwan.
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Is the PLA rehearsing operations to keep US forces out of a Taiwan conflict?
Recent military drills by China in the Western Pacific spark intense international attention and strategic debate regarding regional security.
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A Guide To China’s Expanding Fleet Of Military Helicopters
China's expanding military helicopter fleet draws global attention and regional security concerns.
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The echo chamber of Xi Jinping
Coverage across international outlets explores Xi Jinping's deepening party purge, military restructuring, and governance style.
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Russia Rehearses Seizing Territory of Central Asian Neighbor in Massive 47,000-Troop War Games
Russia, China, and US rivals deploy advanced military tech and rehearse territorial seizures in large-scale strategic exercises.
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China Conducts Air-Sea Exercise Near Scarborough Shoal on Sunday
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China's purges of top military commanders spur questions about war-waging ability
China's expulsion and firing of top military commanders raises questions regarding the nation's war-waging ability.
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Mainland China stepping up preparations for Taiwan blockade, report says
Mainland China intensifies coastguard patrols, military activity, and surveys near Taiwan, raising blockade concerns.
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China Orders Military Supply Chain Checks in Self-Reliance Push
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Beijing expands purge of top generals
The downfall of General Zhao signals a widening purge of top leadership within the People's Liberation Army under Xi Jinping.
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China removes two top generals from supreme military command body
Beijing has stripped former generals Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli of their positions within China's supreme military command body amid a widening purge.
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China ‘Actively Committed’ to Iran Talks With Tensions Rising
China signals an active commitment to mediating talks with Iran as tensions escalate and the People's Liberation Army analyzes ongoing warfare.
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Taiwan condemns 'dangerous' planned Chinese navy drill with Indonesia to its east
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Taiwan launches major war games to test command flexibility
Taiwan has launched its annual Han Kuang military exercise to test command flexibility and counter potential Chinese attacks.
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China Test Fires Missile in the Pacific for the First Time Since 2024
China has conducted a missile test in the Pacific, its first since 2024, drawing condemnation from Australia.
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China's Xi taps new military anti-graft chief, promotes two generals
President Xi Jinping has appointed a new military anti-graft chief and promoted two officers to general rank amid ongoing scrutiny of the People's Liberation Army.
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China’s Assertions of Authority Over Foreign Ships Near Taiwan Draw U.S. Rebuke
International tensions rise as multiple nations challenge China’s recent maritime patrols and aircraft carrier activity near Taiwan.