14 h. ago ‘Loyal communist fighter’: China’s party paper hails late premier Li Keqiang

China’s Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily hailed the late former premier Li Keqiang for his steadfast dedication to the party and loyalty to its leadership, in an article published on Thursday to mark what would have been his 70th birthday. The article, attributed to the Institute of Party History and Literature, said Li had “dedicated all his energy to the cause of the party and the state, and made significant contributions to it”. Li was an “outstanding member of the party, time-tested...

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58 h. ago Philippines eyes multirole fighter jets for ‘credible deterrence’ against China

The Philippines must acquire more advanced fighter jets – and soon – to build a “niche air force” capable of credible deterrence against Chinese intrusions, its air force chief has said, as Manila weighs whether to pursue US-made F-16s or Sweden’s Gripen. Manila last month signed a US$700 million deal to acquire 12 additional FA-50 light combat aircraft from South Korea, expanding the Philippine Air Force (PAF)’s fleet to 24 by the end of the decade. These upgraded models will come with enhanced...

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3 d. ago China scrambles fighter jets in response to purported airspace violation: Is Beijing turning military fiction into defence market propaganda?

China scrambles fighter jets in response to purported airspace violation: Is Beijing turning military fiction into defence market propaganda?  OpIndia

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3 d. ago China Reveals Fighter Jets Expelled Foreign Military Aircraft

China Reveals Fighter Jets Expelled Foreign Military Aircraft  Newsweek

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1 week ago Can China’s fighter jets win over sceptical European aircraft buyers?

For European fighter jet buyers looking for ways to spend growing military budgets, the Paris Air Show offered no shortage of aircraft options. Dassault Aviation was out in force with the Rafale, one of France’s bestselling military aircraft, as were US aerospace giants Boeing and Lockheed Martin with their offerings. Away from the main exhibition venue, China National Aero-Technology Import & Export Corporation gave a glimpse of its country’s advanced military aircraft, presenting scale models...

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2 w. 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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3 w. ago Victor Gao claims all land north of Ganga for China. People say he’s a ‘diplomatic fighter’

Victor Gao claims all land north of Ganga for China. People say he’s a ‘diplomatic fighter’  ThePrint

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3 w. ago John Lee exclusive interview, Chinese rethink UK degrees: 5 weekend reads

We have put together stories from our coverage last weekend to help you stay informed about news across Asia and beyond. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. ‘Don’t kill your successful DNA’: Hong Kong’s John Lee on tariffs, trade war 2. ‘It’s too much’: Chinese students reconsider UK degrees as policies harden 3. Loitering with intent: Beijing’s new silent South China Sea strategy? 4. Japan grows restless for next-gen fighter jets as progress with...

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3 w. ago Unpaid jets, unfinished planes: China’s 50% discounted fighter plane sale to Pakistan; citizens ask who i

Unpaid jets, unfinished planes: China’s 50% discounted fighter plane sale to Pakistan; citizens ask who i  Times of India

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