3 d. ago ‘Strategic patience’ key for Beijing in South China Sea and other disputes

Beijing should exercise “strategic patience” in managing its maritime disputes, with provocations to be expected from the Philippines in the South China Sea and Japan in the East China Sea, according to a leading Chinese analyst. Hu Bo, director of the South China Sea Strategic Situation Probing Initiative (SCSPI), delivered his message in an article published this month in the latest issue of defence journal Modern Ship. There have been continuous tensions between Beijing and its uneasy...

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9 d. ago PLA drills target swarms of suicide drones – Taiwan’s front line of defence

The People’s Liberation Army has released footage of exercises countering swarms of suicide drones, a key element of Taiwan’s asymmetric defence strategy. Mainland state broadcaster CCTV showed a video on Sunday of a naval unit conducting anti-drone and uncrewed target drills as the PLA launched its 2026 training cycle. During the drills, the “blue force”, acting as the adversary, deployed multiple suicide drones to simulate ultra-low-altitude penetration strikes against maritime targets. In...

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2 w. ago China launches ‘Justice Mission’ drills after condemning US over $11.1b arms sale to Taiwan

China launches ‘Justice Mission’ drills after condemning US over $11.1b arms sale to Taiwan  Jurist.org

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2 w. ago FEATURE | China fires rockets and deploys assault ships off Taiwan on day two of its largest

FEATURE | China fires rockets and deploys assault ships off Taiwan on day two of its largest-ever war games  Baird Maritime

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2 w. ago Taiwan condemns Beijing's provocations as PLA conducts drills with amphibious assault ships

Taiwan condemns Beijing's provocations as PLA conducts drills with amphibious assault ships  Washington Times

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2 w. ago Beijing threatens to block ships carrying US arms as PLA holds more drills near Taiwan

The People’s Liberation Army is staging a second day of large-scale drills around Taiwan, including live-firing at targets in waters to the north and south of the island. Mainland China’s coastguard also threatened to block cargo ships carrying US-made weapons to the island in a poster it released on Tuesday. In a statement, the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command said troops would conduct exercises simulating attacks on maritime targets and carry out anti-air and anti-submarine operations. The...

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2 w. ago PLA fires rockets in waters near Taiwan on second day of Beijing’s drills around island

The People’s Liberation Army has fired rockets at waters near Taiwan during the second day of large-scale drills around Taiwan, as Beijing threatened to block cargo ships carrying US-made weapons to the island. According to statements and videos released by the PLA’s Eastern Theatre Command, live-fire drills were conducted north, south and east of the island, highlighting the PLA’s capacity to seize or impose a blockade on the island using various tactics. The videos showed troops preparing for...

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2 w. ago Venezuela condemns US arms sale to Taiwan, echoing Beijing’s position

Venezuela criticised the United States on Monday over its decision to approve a large-scale arms sale to Taiwan, aligning itself with Beijing as tensions escalated around the island. In a statement issued by the foreign ministry, the Venezuelan government said the sale interfered in China’s internal affairs and breached international commitments undertaken by Washington. It reiterated its support for the one-China principle and said Taiwan is “an inalienable part of China’s territory”. The...

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2 w. ago DPP, KMT trade blame over China policy as PRC drills draw condemnation

DPP, KMT trade blame over China policy as PRC drills draw condemnation  Focus Taiwan

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2 w. ago Taiwan condemns China’s ‘military intimidation’ after Beijing announces drills

Taiwan condemns China’s ‘military intimidation’ after Beijing announces drills  The Times of Israel

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2 w. ago CORRECTED: Taiwan condemns China's 'military intimidation' after Beijing announces drills

CORRECTED: Taiwan condemns China's 'military intimidation' after Beijing announces drills  Space War News

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3 w. ago Loyal Wingman Drone Appears On China’s Supersized Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship

Loyal Wingman Drone Appears On China’s Supersized Type 076 Amphibious Assault Ship  The War Zone

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