8 h. ago To win wars, PLA must fight corruption, China’s military mouthpiece declares

Following a reshuffle at a Communist Party conclave that endorsed continuing China’s military anti-corruption drive, the mouthpiece of the People’s Liberation Army said on Friday that political loyalty and fighting corruption were crucial for winning wars. At the fourth plenum of the party’s Central Committee, which concluded on Thursday, the military’s anti-corruption chief Zhang Shengmin was promoted to vice-chair of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) headed by President Xi...

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10 h. ago China can learn US lessons to unleash military power of civilian tech, researcher says

China can learn from the United States when it comes to applying civilian innovations to the military, a Chinese geopolitical expert has said. In an article last week, Gu Jianyi, a researcher at Shanghai Jiao Tong University, said China could consider developing a new industrial ecosystem inspired by successful US firms such as SpaceX, Palantir and Anduril. Such an ecosystem would be defined by Silicon Valley-style innovation, software-centric design, agile development and civil-military...

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32 h. ago China names Zhang Shengmin as new vice chairman of Central Military Commission, country's 2nd

China names Zhang Shengmin as new vice chairman of Central Military Commission, country's 2nd-highest-ranking general  ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos

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33 h. ago China Military Purge Targets Group Who Undermined Xi’s Authority

China Military Purge Targets Group Who Undermined Xi’s Authority  Bloomberg.com

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34 h. ago Veteran military leader Zhang Shengmin promoted to China's number two general

Veteran military leader Zhang Shengmin promoted to China's number two general  Reuters

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46 h. ago Exclusive: China's military arsenal growing at "breathtaking speed," Sen. Deb Fischer says

Exclusive: China's military arsenal growing at "breathtaking speed," Sen. Deb Fischer says  Axios

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50 h. ago Is China’s new Type 076 assault ship being put through its paces?

Speculation has grown that China’s latest Type 076 amphibious warship, which will serve as a drone carrier and is capable of launching fixed-wing fighters, has begun testing its advanced electromagnetic catapult. The Sichuan, which is currently being fitted out at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, was pictured on Chinese social media with its state-of-the-art launch system pointing towards the open waters of the Yangtze River, rather than facing inward towards the dock. The photo, claimed to...

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50 h. ago Is China’s new Type 076 drone carrier starting key catapult test?

Speculation has grown that China’s latest Type 076 amphibious warship, which will serve as a drone carrier and is capable of launching fixed-wing fighters, has begun testing its advanced electromagnetic catapult. The Sichuan, which is currently being fitted out at Hudong-Zhonghua Shipyard in Shanghai, was pictured on Chinese social media with its state-of-the-art launch system pointing towards the open waters of the Yangtze River, rather than facing inward towards the dock. The photo, claimed to...

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53 h. ago Australia vs China: Dispute over ‘unsafe’ military aircraft interaction

Australia vs China: Dispute over ‘unsafe’ military aircraft interaction  AeroTime

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64 h. ago New Chinese drone spotted flying for the first time. Is it a next

A new Chinese stealth flying-wing drone, possibly a next-generation bomber, has been spotted flying for the first time. A video of the large stealth “cranked kite” drone, unofficially dubbed the GJ-X, has circulated on Chinese social media since October 19. It appeared to be the same aircraft – or one with a very similar design – captured in satellite imagery taken in August at China’s Malan airbase in Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region, according to a report by The War Zone earlier this week. The...

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65 h. ago China increases criticism after tense military encounter between planes

China increases criticism after tense military encounter between planes  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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3 d. ago Why top Chinese scientist warned public against ‘hubris’ over country’s advances

The Chinese people have been urged to stay “calm and objective” about the country’s advances in cutting-edge weapons by a veteran rocket scientist, who warned “a lot of effort” was still needed. An array of advanced rockets, including intercontinental ballistic missiles, featured in last month’s Victory Day parade in Beijing along with other hi-tech weapons, generating considerable public enthusiasm. In an interview for a popular video account, Zhao Ruian, 84, a former researcher with the China...

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4 d. ago China just proved it can cripple the US military in days. Now Trump is furious

China just proved it can cripple the US military in days. Now Trump is furious  The Telegraph

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4 d. ago Taiwan sets out new rules outlining when troops can shoot down drones

Taiwan has for the first time formally outlined the circumstances under which its troops can shoot down incoming drones. The move is part of a broader effort by the island’s defence ministry to codify its rules of engagement and strengthen its ability to respond to mounting military pressure from mainland China. The new procedures, disclosed in the recently released National Defence Report 2025, set out a four-step standard operating procedure – identification and monitoring, alert and...

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4 d. ago China, Australia trade blame after PLA jet releases flares in mid

China and Australia exchanged accusations on Monday after an encounter over the disputed South China Sea, with the PLA’s Southern Theatre Command Air Force saying that it drove away a P-8A military aircraft that illegally intruded into Chinese airspace. “The People’s Liberation Army Southern Theatre Command organised naval and air forces to track and monitor the intruder in accordance with regulations, implement effective countermeasures, and issue warnings to drive it away,” Senior Colonel Li...

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4 d. ago Australia & China spar over Beijing's 'unsafe' military manoeuvres

Australia & China spar over Beijing's 'unsafe' military manoeuvres  Firstpost

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4 d. ago PLA tanker ‘spotted resupplying coastguard vessel’ near Scarborough Shoal

The PLA Navy replenishment ship Qinghaihu was reportedly seen resupplying a China Coast Guard vessel near the disputed Scarborough Shoal last week. The manoeuvre highlights growing coordination between China’s naval and coastguard forces amid heightened tensions with the Philippines in the contested South China Sea. According to a report by Manila-based ABS-CBN news, two Chinese navy warships and four coastguard vessels, as well as several Chinese maritime militia vessels, were monitored by the...

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5 d. ago No major PLA activities near Taiwan after ‘troublemaker’ Lai’s policy speech

The People’s Liberation Army has refrained from conducting a large-scale drill near Taiwan following its leader’s annual policy speech – an address seen as less provocative than last year’s, which drew sabre-rattling from Beijing. Figures released by Taiwan’s defence ministry showed there was no increase in the number of PLA warplanes and warships detected near the island following William Lai Ching-te’s Double Tenth address on October 10. According to the Taiwanese figures, the PLA conducted...

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5 d. ago No major PLA activity near Taiwan after ‘troublemaker’ Lai’s policy speech

The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has refrained from conducting a large-scale drill near Taiwan following its leader’s annual policy speech – an address seen as less provocative than last year’s, which drew sabre-rattling from Beijing. Figures released by Taiwan’s defence ministry showed there was no increase in the number of PLA warplanes and warships detected near the island following William Lai Ching-te’s Double Tenth address on October 10. According to the Taiwanese figures, the PLA...

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5 d. ago China expels nine top generals from party, military in biggest post

China expels nine top generals from party, military in biggest post-Mao era purge  Tibetan Review

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