25 h. 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

31 h. 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

4 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

5 d. 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

6 d. ago War fears surge as China surrounds Taiwan with 19 warships and 50 warplanes in 'stern independence warning'

War fears surge as China surrounds Taiwan with 19 warships and 50 warplanes in 'stern independence warning'  GB News

Events

6 d. 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

6 d. 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

9 d. 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