24 h. ago China’s PLA invited to Vietnam military parade as both sides pledge closer defence ties

Invite comes as Chinese Defence Minister Dong Jun meets Vietnamese counterpart Phan Van Giang days after state visit by President Xi.

Events

24 h. ago PLA invited to Vietnam military parade amid pledges to boost defence ties

PLA invited to Vietnam military parade amid pledges to boost defence ties  South China Morning Post

Events

1 week ago Taiwan fears that PLA drills may escalate into real attack ‘with no time to respond’

Regular large-scale exercises from mainland China’s military have prompted warnings that the island’s military must stay alert to the risk.

Events

1 week ago PLA aircraft carrier may have explored alternative route to Taiwan’s east before drill

Shandong appears to have transited narrower waterways of the Philippines instead of taking Bashi Channel, according to military experts.

Transport

2 w. ago PLA puts US military on notice over ‘dangerous’ activities near China

Warning follows maritime security meeting in Shanghai between US and Chinese personnel.

Events

2 w. ago How is the PLA making steady progress with its drills near Taiwan and what is next?

PLA is testing tactics, including blockade and anti-access strategies, and getting closer to the island each time, experts say.

Politics

2 w. ago Philippine military chief warns troops to ‘start planning’ in event of Taiwan conflict

Manila’s involvement ‘inevitable’ given large presence of Filipino workers in Taiwan and Philippines-US defence ties, analysts say.

Events

2 w. ago Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, scientist’s AI plea to China: SCMP daily highlights

From the latest PLA drills around Taiwan to China and New Zealand’s historic ocean dives, here’s a round-up from today’s China coverage.

Science

2 w. ago Shandong aircraft carrier moves in to Taiwan response zone ahead of PLA drills

Eastern Theatre Command announces joint exercises near the self-ruled island in demonstration of military readiness amid rising tensions.

Transport

2 w. ago Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, with Shandong carrier in ‘response zone’

The PLA Eastern Theatre Command’s exercises are advancing on the self-ruled island ‘step-by-step’, one analyst observed.

Politics

3 w. ago PLA ‘on high alert’ in South China Sea, warns Manila over naval drills with US, Japan

PLA’s Southern Theatre Command conducted ‘routine patrol’, spokesman says, as Philippines and Japan hold naval drills with treaty ally US.

Events

3 w. ago Beijing has confirmed what Taiwan already knew: PLA did combat test near island last week

Days after island leader called mainland a ‘foreign hostile force’, Taiwan reported 59 PLA aircraft and 9 naval vessels nearby.

Politics

3 w. ago Beijing confirms what Taiwan already knew: PLA did combat test near island last week

Days after island leader called mainland a ‘foreign hostile force’, Taiwan reported 59 PLA aircraft and 9 naval vessels nearby.

Politics

3 w. ago Japan goes on the offensive with Joint Operations Command, China’s PLA Daily says

The launch of the command points to new phase of integration with US armed forces, military mouthpiece says.

Politics

3 w. ago How China’s PLA is gearing up to use DeepSeek AI models in actual combat

How China’s PLA is gearing up to use DeepSeek AI models in actual combat  South China Morning Post

Politics