12 h. ago China will have over 100 nuclear reactors. A PLA study warns some could be hit in wartime

Researchers, who say Ukraine war shatters notion of civilian nuclear plants being not subject to military strikes, are evaluating risks.

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12 h. ago China will have over 100 nuclear reactors which could be war targets: PLA study

China will have over 100 nuclear reactors which could be war targets: PLA study  South China Morning Post

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27 h. ago Russia’s Putin vows victory in Ukraine as Trump pushes for 30

China’s President Xi Jinping and other world leaders join Russia’s Vladimir Putin to watch military parade in Moscow’s Red Square.

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30 h. ago Watch: China’s Xi joins Putin at Russia Victory Day parade in Moscow

President Xi Jinping is a special guest at Moscow parade where military units from 13 countries, including China, are taking part.

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32 h. ago In Europe, Xi Jinping’s Russia trip casts a shadow over China’s charm offensive

China celebrates 50 years of diplomatic relations with the European Union as the Chinese leader attends Vladimir Putin’s military parade.

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49 h. ago China and Russia v the West in the geostrategic battle for WWII history

A series of military parades will take place around the globe, with each country sending a different message about the international order.

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51 h. ago South China Sea: PLA blocks Philippine warship in move Manila calls ‘reckless’

Beijing warns neighbour to stop ‘provocative acts’ after halting vessel near disputed Scarborough Shoal, while Manila decries ‘harassment’.

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54 h. ago Can China launch hypersonic glider from satellite? Rocket force study suggests possibility

PLA study claims China’s hypersonic missiles can be launched from space-based platforms and strike global targets within 30 minutes.

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69 h. ago Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade

Xi Jinping arrives in Moscow as Putin’s ‘guest of honor’ ahead of Victory Day military parade  CNN

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5 d. ago Russia repels drones flying towards Moscow, days before Red Square military parade

Russia is staging a military parade on Red Square on May 9, with foreign leaders as guests.

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9 d. ago China’s PLA marches for first time at Vietnam’s fall of Saigon parade

China’s PLA marches for first time at Vietnam’s fall of Saigon parade  South China Morning Post

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1 week ago Chinese astronauts touch down, senior PLA official ousted: SCMP daily highlights

From a difficult return to Earth to a US show of force near the Philippines, here’s a round-up from today’s coverage.

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1 week ago Senior PLA ideology official Miao Hua removed from China’s top legislature

High-ranking Chinese general is booted from National People’s Congress following corruption investigation.

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1 week ago Australia’s Albanese says he trusts Trump on US defence ties

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says he trusts Trump to have Australia’s back on security despite their ‘different values’ on trade.

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2 w. ago ‘Surprising’ PLA helicopter joint sea drills signal evolving Taiwan strategy: experts

State media reports show Central Theatre Command 81st Group Army unit rehearsing complex naval coordination exercises.

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3 w. 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.

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3 w. 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

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