2 h. ago China Reveals Details of Dual Aircraft Carrier Operations in West Pacific

China Reveals Details of Dual Aircraft Carrier Operations in West Pacific  Newsweek

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23 h. ago China says aircraft carriers conduct combat training in Pacific

China says aircraft carriers conduct combat training in Pacific  Wyoming News Now

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3 d. ago China carries out ‘largest’ military, civilian rescue drill in South China Sea

Chinese coastguard and military forces took part in a large land-air-sea emergency rescue exercise near the disputed Woody Island on Thursday, as Beijing continues to assert its claims in the South China Sea. More than 200 personnel, 15 vessels and two rescue helicopters carried out what was described by the government and state media as “the largest rescue drill in recent years”. Woody Island, called Yongxing Island by China, is part of the Paracel Islands, a contested archipelago known as the...

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6 d. ago Xiaomi speeds up YU7 launch, Tesla’s Robotaxi vs Baidu’s Apollo Go: 7 EV reads

We have put together stories from our coverage on electric and new energy vehicles from the past two weeks to help you stay informed. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s BYD expands car-carrier fleet to bolster EV exports amid furious domestic competition BYD, the world’s largest electric vehicle (EV) maker, has taken delivery of two new car-carrying ships – the largest yet in a growing fleet – as it bets on export growth to counter brutal...

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6 d. ago China’s Pacific carrier deployment signals new phase in tensions with Japan

China’s Pacific carrier deployment signals new phase in tensions with Japan  Lowy Institute

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6 d. ago Chinese airlines’ advantage, Chongqing as key trade hub: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. As skies in Mideast close, China airlines have key advantage – Russian airspace Western airlines risk suffering greater disruption than their Chinese rivals this summer, as the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel – compounded by US military strikes – forces most carriers to avoid flying over dangerous airspace on China-Europe routes. 2. Suez Canal...

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6 d. ago Mapped: How China Staged Double Aircraft Carrier Show of Force in Pacific

Mapped: How China Staged Double Aircraft Carrier Show of Force in Pacific  Newsweek

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7 d. ago As skies in Mideast close, China airlines have key advantage – Russian airspace

Western airlines risk suffering greater disruption than their Chinese rivals this summer, as the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel – compounded by US military strikes – forces most carriers to avoid flying over dangerous airspace on China-Europe routes. Analysts said that while almost all carriers have diverted services to bypass Iran and parts of the Middle East, Western firms are at a disadvantage: they remain barred from Russian airspace, which Chinese companies continue to...

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8 d. ago Growing China trade prompts Hong Kong venture for Saudi cargo carrier

Saudia Cargo, the national air cargo carrier of Saudi Arabia, is tapping into diverse sectors in China and Asia, including e-commerce, agriculture and technology, through the launch of a new venture in Hong Kong and a planned capacity expansion. “China specifically, and the Far East in general, as a critical trade market to Saudi Arabia, will play a critical role in supporting Saudi Vision 2030 goals, and hence expanding our operations here just comes naturally,” CEO and managing director Loay...

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1 week ago China’s Fujian carrier poised for swarm attacks to ‘overwhelm the enemy’: CCTV

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is expected to have the ability to carry out “deck load strikes”, a type of swarm attack that could help the country’s navy gain a first-mover advantage in combat, according to state broadcaster CCTV on Saturday. A deck load strike refers to the ability to rapidly launch a large number of aircraft at once. This tactic was used by the US Navy during the Vietnam war for shock effect. While military experts had speculated that the Fujian would be...

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1 week ago China’s Fujian carrier developing ‘Alpha strike’ swarm attack power: CCTV

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, the Fujian, is expected to be able to carry out “deck load strikes”, a type of swarm attack that could help the country’s navy gain a first-mover advantage in combat, according to state broadcaster CCTV. A deck load strike refers to the ability to rapidly launch a large number of aircraft at once. This tactic was used by the US Navy during the Vietnam war for shock effect. While military experts had speculated that the Fujian would be able to carry out...

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1 week ago Alert sounded in Taiwan as US carrier Nimitz sails to the Middle East. Why?

The Pentagon has rerouted an aircraft carrier strike group from the Indo-Pacific to the Middle East, marking the US Navy’s fourth such manoeuvre in less than a year and prompting words of caution in Taiwan. Analysts said the United States would need to look at ways to balance immediate operational needs in the Middle East with long-term strategic interests in the Indo-Pacific, as fluctuating and prolonged conflicts make increased demands on American military resources. According to US and other...

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1 week ago US Ally Issues Update on China's Double Aircraft Carrier Moves in Pacific

US Ally Issues Update on China's Double Aircraft Carrier Moves in Pacific  Newsweek

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1 week ago China weighs strategic impact as US mulls military response in Iran

China is likely to remain cautious about intervening in the escalating Israel-Iran conflict even if the US engages militarily, a prospect that would bring mixed results for Beijing, according to observers. Speculation over US intervention has grown since last Friday, following Israel’s most intense strikes on Iran in decades. Washington has since sent an aircraft carrier from the South China Sea and deployed a large number of fighter and tanker aircraft to the Middle East. US President Donald...

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2 w. ago China hints Fujian aircraft carrier may soon be commissioned

The Fujian, China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, is expected to be commissioned soon based on new images circulating on social media. On Monday state media dropped another hint that the ship would soon be entering service by referring to an “era” when the Chinese navy would have three carriers. New satellite images of the ship circulating on social media showed 36 newly painted spaces on the flight deck for warplanes, a higher capacity than the country’s two existing carriers. Song Zhongping,...

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2 w. ago Chinese state media says aircraft carrier may be commissioned by end of year

The Fujian, China’s most advanced aircraft carrier, is expected to be commissioned by the end of the year, according to state broadcaster CCTV. In a feature broadcast on Tuesday, the third anniversary of the ship’s launch, Wei Dongxu, a CCTV military commentator, said: “The sea trials of the Fujian have made very good progress and it is expected to enter service this year.” On Monday state media dropped another hint that the ship would soon be entering service by referring to an “era” when the...

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2 w. ago US Stealth Jet Carrier Patrols South Pacific Amid China Rivalry

US Stealth Jet Carrier Patrols South Pacific Amid China Rivalry  Newsweek

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2 w. ago China’s aircraft carriers send message in the open Pacific for the first time – and bigger and more powerful ships are coming

China’s aircraft carriers send message in the open Pacific for the first time – and bigger and more powerful ships are coming  CNN

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2 w. ago US Aircraft Carrier Nimitz Leaves South China Sea, Heads West Amid Rising Middle East Tensions

US Aircraft Carrier Nimitz Leaves South China Sea, Heads West Amid Rising Middle East Tensions  kurdistan24.net

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2 w. ago US aircraft carrier heads west from South China Sea amid Middle East tensions

US aircraft carrier heads west from South China Sea amid Middle East tensions  Reuters

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