China military reform

Latest news, features and opinion on the military in China, including the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the development of ...
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US Officials Voice Concerns Over China, Pacific ‘Denial Defense'

Pentagon officials told Congress their goal is to make any Chinese attack “infeasible” as new missile deployments and allied ...
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China raises defence budget by 7%, eyes stronger combat capabilities amid Taiwan tensions

China is set to boost its defence spending by 7 per cent in 2026, it announced on Thursday. Despite being the lowest growth rate in five years, it still outpaces the nation’s wider economic growth ...
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Xi Jinping sees warning in US.–Israel strikes on Iran, pushes China toward stronger military strategy

Recent U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, including its leader’s death, reinforced Xi Jinping’s belief in the need for strength. He warns that the U.S. threatens China and has built a “Great Wall of ...
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China boosts military spending with eyes on US, Taiwan

China announced a seven percent increase in its military budget for 2026 - Copyright POOL/AFP Florence Lo China announced a seven percent increase in its military ...
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China's Xi makes rare public reference to recent military purges

China's two top-ranking generals caught in disciplinary probes Purge has cut supreme military leadership body to two members Upheaval comes amid efforts to modernise China's armed forces BEIJING, Feb ...
The New York Times

China’s Military Has Quietly Cut Flying Near Taiwan

For years, China has flown military jets near Taiwan almost daily. Then they suddenly stopped, leaving analysts to wonder why. By Chris Buckley Reporting from Taipei, Taiwan Taiwan has grown ...