9 h. ago Philippines, US launch ‘full battle’ Balikatan drills, some near Taiwan

About 17,000 troops will take part in the joint exercises, which include a combined air and missile defence simulation for the first time.

Events

26 h. 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.

Science

1 week ago China turns up the heat: How Beijing’s war drills are turning Taiwan’s crisis into the new normal

China turns up the heat: How Beijing’s war drills are turning Taiwan’s crisis into the new normal  The Economic Times

Events

2 w. 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

2 w. 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 USS Carl Vinson Sails Through Malacca Strait, Chinese Carrier Operating in the South China Sea After Taiwan Intimidation Drills

USS Carl Vinson Sails Through Malacca Strait, Chinese Carrier Operating in the South China Sea After Taiwan Intimidation Drills  USNI News

Politics

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 Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island

Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing escalates live naval drills around the island  NBC News

Events

2 w. ago Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing ups live naval drills

Taiwan denies Chinese strikes as Beijing ups live naval drills  NBC News

Events

2 w. ago US Vows Support for Taiwan as Beijing Launches Military Drills off Coast

US Vows Support for Taiwan as Beijing Launches Military Drills off Coast  kaohoon international

Events

2 w. ago China holds live fire drills in East China Sea but Taiwan says none nearby

China holds live fire drills in East China Sea but Taiwan says none nearby  Reuters

Events

2 w. ago U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea

U.S. reaffirms commitment to Taiwan as Beijing conducts live fire drills in East China Sea  CNBC

Events

2 w. ago China carries out live fire drills in East China Sea in escalation of Taiwan exercises

China carries out live fire drills in East China Sea in escalation of Taiwan exercises  Reuters

Events

2 w. ago A public screen in Beijing broadcasts news about China's military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday

A public screen in Beijing broadcasts news about China's military drills around Taiwan on Tuesday  IslanderNews.com

Events

2 w. ago Taiwan’s civil defence drills go big, but is there still a sense of urgency?

Simulations aim to prepare islanders for natural disasters and wartime, but real challenge is fostering sustained sense of crisis awareness, experts say.

Politics

2 w. ago Beijing continues military drills in Taiwan Strait for second day

The PLA has continued the drills around Taiwan for second day, conducting exercises in central and southern Taiwan Strait on Wednesday.

Events

2 w. ago PLA wraps up drills aimed at ‘paralysing’ Taiwan and sending message to US and Japan

The joint exercise Strait Thunder-2025A ‘achieved its intended objectives’, according to a military spokesman.

Politics

2 w. ago China targets Taiwan’s president with military drills, calls him ‘parasite’

China targets Taiwan’s president with military drills, calls him ‘parasite’  The Washington Post

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 Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, expert’s AI plea: SCMP daily highlights

Beijing moves drills closer to Taiwan, expert’s AI plea: SCMP daily highlights  South China Morning Post

Science