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Satellite images show attack jets at Chinese military facility in Laos

New ‘support and training centre’ prompts concern in region but China says it is ‘not directed at any third party’

The Guardian - UK · Oct 7

PLA mouthpiece hails removal of two top generals from CCP and Chinese military

The Chinese military's mouthpiece on Wednesday hailed the recent expulsion of two top generals from the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the People's Liberation Army (PLA), saying their removal would promote the “purity and honour” of the military and enable it to accomplish its missions and tasks.

The Times of India · Sep 23

Satellite images show China advancing into contested India border territory as Xi travels to New Delhi

IN FOCUS: Exclusive: While China’s leader is due to meet with Narendra Modi in India this weekend, people living in remote frontier villages tell Shweta Sharma they fear being pushed out of their ancestral lands by an advancing Chinese Army that claims the region as its own

The Independent UK · Sep 12

Galwan, Doklam general axed by Xi: Zhao Zongqi removed from China's top advisory body

Chinese general Zhao Zongqi, who commanded the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Western Theatre Command during the 2017 Doklam standoff and the 2020 Galwan Valley clash with India, has been removed from China's top political advisory body.

The Times of India · Aug 29

China's PLA used drones to send gold bars, US$100 notes in a bizarre 'wartime financial support' drill

Chinese troops rehearsed handling gold bars and multiple currencies, including Taiwanese dollars, in a drill raising questions about authenticity and intent.

TechRadar · Aug 20

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

Taiwan's defense ministry reported twenty Chinese aircraft sorties and seven naval vessels operating nearby. Fifteen of these aircraft entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone on Wednesday. This follows similar incursions by Chinese aircraft and naval ships on previous days. Taiwan's armed forces continue to monitor and respond to these ongoing…

The Economic Times · Aug 19

Cash, gold bars by drone: China's PLA stages 'wartime' Taiwan drill

China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) has used a multi-rotor drone to deliver cases containing gold bars, New Taiwan dollars and US currency during a “wartime financial support” exercise, in a drill that appeared to simulate the logistical demands of a potential operation against Taiwan.

The Times of India · Aug 18

How U.S. military funding propelled China's robot dogs

The rise of Unitree, a Chinese company known for its impressive robot dogs, can be attributed to research breakthroughs funded by the US military. These innovations, which originated in American universities, have propelled Unitree's expansion into the market. Unlike smaller US manufacturers, Unitree's economical designs benefit from China's robust industrial…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Taiwan detects five PLA aircraft sorties, eight PLAN vessels around its territory

Taiwan detected five Chinese aircraft sorties and numerous naval vessels operating nearby. Three of these aircraft entered Taiwan's northern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone. On the previous day, one Chinese aircraft entered the northern ADIZ with many vessels. China asserts Taiwan is an inseparable part of its territory. Taiwan…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

Did PLA block Indian Army patrols, Owaisi asks NDA govt

Asaduddin Owaisi questioned the government regarding the China border situation. He asked if the PLA blocked army patrols from accessing certain areas. Owaisi also inquired if the PLA destroyed temporary structures in Indian territory. He questioned if the government is hiding border issues from the public. The AIMIM president stressed…

The Economic Times · Aug 17