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Chinese military ‘not afraid of suffering, death’ after US vows to intimidate enemies

Harvey Kong, South China Morning Post
Updated as of Sep 01 01:40 PM

A senior Chinese air force officer has said his country’s military will not be scared by the United States, citing past confrontations between China’s armed forces and their US counterparts. Read more »

British warships ‘didn’t sail near’ Chinese artificial islands, says Chinese foreign ministry

Minnie Chan, South China Morning Post
Posted at Aug 05 02:58 AM

A South China Morning Post source close to the PLA says Chinese military is ‘satisfied’ with Royal Navy’s low-profile activities. Read more »

Chinese President Xi Jinping calls for greater focus on military development

Eduardo Baptista, South China Morning Post
Posted at Aug 01 07:49 AM

Xi tells a Politburo study session that the country needs to ‘make preparations for military struggle’. His comments come ahead of an important PLA anniversary and at a time when China is facing a growing security threat on its border with Afghanistan. Read more »

Chinese army faces problems in weapons innovation, relying on foreign acquisitions - study

Owen Churchill, South China Morning Post
Posted at Jul 15 01:33 PM

China’s military has overcome numerous technological challenges to chip away at the United States’ supremacy in recent years, but continues to be stymied by lagging domestic innovation and corruption in its defense industry, according to a US government-financed study released on Wednesday. Read more »

US concerned by China presence in Cambodia, urges 'balanced' policy

Reuters
Posted at Jun 02 07:00 PM

PHNOM PENH- The most senior US official to visit Cambodia in years expressed concern on Tuesday about China's military presence there and sought clarification on the demolition of US-funded buildings, the State Department said. Read more »

China’s military commanders come under attack for outdated training

Minnie Chan, South China Morning Post
Posted at May 02 09:24 AM

The People’s Liberation Army has adopted lighter and more powerful automated weapons but instruction of ground troops ‘has not kept up’. Military chiefs have to reboot and adapt to lead the young generation of soldiers, observer says. Read more »

Beijing makes protest over Japan's diplomacy report on Chinese military

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Apr 28 07:25 AM

Japan has come out with its annual diplomacy report, which expressed grave concerns on China's military capabilities and maritime activities. Read more »

Elon Musk denies Tesla cars are being used for spying in China

Linda Lew, South China Morning Post
Posted at Mar 21 07:58 AM

If company ‘used cars to carry out espionage activities in China or anywhere, we will get shut down’, he says. His comments come after Tesla cars are banned from military complex over security concerns. Read more »

South China Sea: Chinese military stages live-fire missile drill, US Navy on Paracels patrol

Catherine Wong, South China Morning Post
Posted at Feb 28 11:31 AM

The People's Liberation Army of China tests its response to repeated attack far offshore, according to a state media report. A Beijing think-tank says a US unarmed ocean surveillance vessel has been near disputed islands since Tuesday. Read more »

Rethinking the US-China fight: Does China really threaten American power abroad?

The Conversation/Reuters
Posted at Feb 21 05:29 PM

President Joe Biden is so far maintaining his predecessor’s tough China policy, which aims to curb China’s international power both economically and politically. Read more »

Taiwan scrambles air force again after Chinese exercises in South China Sea

Ben Blanchard, Reuters
Posted at Feb 21 12:26 AM

After nine Chinese air force aircraft flew near the Pratas Islands on Friday, the Taiwanese Defence Ministry said it tracked 11 aircraft on Saturday. Read more »

Trump administration bolsters order barring US investment in Chinese firms

Alexandra Alper, Reuters
Posted at Dec 29 10:53 AM

The Trump administration on Monday strengthened an executive order barring US investors from buying securities of alleged Chinese military-controlled companies, following disagreement among US agencies about how tough to make the directive. Read more »

NATO report says China could pose military threat to Europe and US

Stuart Lau, South China Morning Post
Posted at Dec 02 12:26 PM

Member nations are called on to ‘increase capacity to anticipate and react to Chinese activities that undermine allies’ security’. The report was written by 10 independent experts appointed by Nato Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg. Read more »

US bombers enter Chinese air defense zone as Beijing’s navy mounts massive exercises

Kristin Huang, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 18 12:50 PM

The Chinese navy conducts simultaneous drills in various theater commands. The maneuvers were designed to show that the maritime force can mobilize personnel in different regions at once, analyst says. Read more »

China now has the nuclear strength to hit back at a first strike, former PLA colonel says

Liu Zhen in Beijing, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 17 04:30 PM

The Chinese military has built an ‘underground Great Wall’ of tunnels to hide and move its arsenal of ballistic missiles, Wang Xiangsui tells Moganshan forum. The defenses add up to a credible ability to mount a second strike, resulting in a deterrent effect, he says. Read more »

A harder US line? Potential Pentagon chief floated idea to sink China fleet in 72 hours

Liu Zhen in Beijing, South China Morning Post
Posted at Nov 15 08:56 AM

Michele Flournoy, who is reportedly in the running for the top US defense job, suggested in June that a stronger American deterrence in the South China Sea might make the Chinese military think twice. But her proposal might be difficult to achieve as it involves a huge reallocation of resources, observers say. Read more »

China ramps up pilot training to boost drone operator ranks

South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 29 02:05 PM

The PLA academy of China identifies the key skills essential for drone pilots, including task planning, flight control and maintenance, as unmanned vehicles rise in military importance. As well as flying vehicles, the Chinese military uses unmanned boats, underwater vessels and cars. Read more »

S. China Sea missile drills to blame for Taiwanese plane being turned back at HK - source

Minnie Chan, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 22 12:42 PM

‘Dangerous activities’ cited by Hong Kong’s civil aviation department as reason for blocking UNI Air flight last week was actually a PLA air-to-air missile exercise, says an insider. A Taiwanese aircraft was unable to climb to a safe enough height to be allowed entry into Hong Kong airspace, he says. Read more »

Chinese military beefs up coastal forces amid rising tension with Taiwan

Minnie Chan, South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 19 05:31 PM

Missile bases have been upgraded and equipped with the most advanced hypersonic missile the DF-17, according to one military source. The build-up of forces comes as the PLA continues with a series of exercises designed to keep up the pressure on the island. Read more »

Chinese military stages island invasion drill during Taiwan’s ‘Double Tenth’ holiday

South China Morning Post
Posted at Oct 12 07:11 AM

The People's Liberation Army held a large-scale exercise that simulated the invasion of an island during Taiwan's Double Tenth holiday, Chinese state media has reported. Read more »