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China Reveals Futuristic Cargo Plane Concept With Blended Wing Design

China’s aerospace industry has unveiled a futuristic cargo aircraft concept that could outsize the country’s current transport fleet.

Chinese Aircraft Carrier Now Launches Fighter Jets via Electromagnetic Catapults

China has achieved a breakthrough with its Fujian carrier: launching stealth jets and other aircraft using an electromagnetic catapult.

China Converts Soviet-Era J-6 Fighter Jets Into High-Speed Combat Drones

China will convert retired J-6 fighter jets into combat drones, confirming years of speculation about the PLA’s plan to repurpose its Cold War-era fleet.

China’s AI Torpedo Tech Claims to See Through Submarine Decoys

China is working on an artificial intelligence-powered targeting system for high-speed torpedoes, designed to help them tell real submarines apart from decoys.

China Claims New Decoy Tech Creates ‘Ghost Fleet’ From Just One Warship

China claims to have developed a radar decoy system that floods enemy sensors with false signals, creating a so-called “ghost fleet.”

Chinese Navy Flexes, Opens Warships to Public on 76th Anniversary

The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) Navy presented over 30 active duty warships during its 76th founding anniversary on April 23.

Chinese Military Jet Crashes, Pilot Safely Ejects

A Chinese naval fighter jet crashed during a training exercise but its pilot successfully ejected from the plane.

Taiwan Dispatches Forces in Response to China ‘Live-Fire’ Drills off Island

Taiwan dispatched forces on Wednesday in response to China's "live-fire" drills off the self-ruled island, Taipei's defense ministry said, condemning the exercises as dangerous.

Philippine Coast Guard Slams ‘Dangerous’ China Helicopter Maneuvers

The Philippine Coast Guard condemned "dangerous" maneuvers by a Chinese Navy helicopter Tuesday as it flew within three meters (10 feet) of a surveillance flight carrying a group of journalists over the contested Scarborough Shoal.

Chinese Navy Commissions Type 054B Lead Guided-Missile Frigate

China’s People Liberation Army Navy has commissioned its first Type 054B guided-missile frigate, the CNS “Luohe.”

China Unveils Amphibious Assault Ship That Can Launch Fighter Jets

China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has launched its first amphibious assault ship under the Type 076 class, the “Sichuan.” 

US Says China to Build 1,000 Nukes by 2030 in Staggering Annual Report

The Pentagon has released its annual report on China's military and security developments, including projections on its nuclear capabilities.

China Releases ‘Hit List’ of US Naval Targets in Potential Conflict

China’s People's Liberation Army has come up with a list of “vulnerable” US naval targets that could be prioritized in the event of a full-scale conflict. 

Taiwan Says Chinese Ships Have Left, Signaling Drills Over

Chinese navy and coast guard ships have returned to China, signaling the end of a massive maritime exercise, Taiwanese authorities said Friday.

China’s EW Capabilities ‘Significant Challenge’ to US in Taiwan Conflict: Report

China’s electronic warfare capabilities would pose a 'significant challenge' to the US if a full-scale conflict breaks out across the Taiwan Strait.

China Could Wage Economic, Cyber War to Force Taiwan’s Surrender: Report

Contrary to expectations, China may initiate an economic and cyber war against Taiwan to compel the island nation to surrender its sovereignty without resorting to direct military action.

Taiwan Coast Guard to Buy Less Lethal Weapons for ‘Gray Zone’ Threats

The Taiwanese Coast Guard will adopt an experimental approach to address China’s so-called “gray zone” actions near its territory.

Chinese Navy Trailed Joint Allied Exercises in West Philippine Sea: AFP

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) observed that Chinese naval vessels trailed the joint maritime exercises of the Philippines and its allies conducted on Saturday.

China Likely to Use Deception in Potential Taiwan Invasion: US Report

China is anticipated to employ various deception tactics in a potential invasion of Taiwan, according to a report by the Association of the US Army.

China’s Growing Military Activities Hinder Taiwan From Spotting Invasion: Minister

China’s increasing military activities are reportedly making it harder for Taiwan to quickly discern a shift from large-scale exercises to war.

China to ‘Crush’ Foreign Encroachment in South China Sea: Military Official

China will "crush" any foreign incursion into its sovereign territory including in the South China Sea, a senior Beijing military official said.

US Raises Taiwan, South China Sea Concerns With Beijing Military

The US raised the importance of stability in the Taiwan Strait and South China Sea in a rare one-on-one with a senior Chinese army official.

Taiwan to Build Two Harpoon Missile Bases Amid China Tensions

Taiwan announced that it has begun the process of building two Harpoon missile bases to bolster its defenses against China.

China, Philippines Agree to Presidential Hotline to Stop Maritime Clashes

China and the Philippines have agreed to establish a direct line of communication between their presidents to stop potential maritime clashes.