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Rusty ships, idle carriers show other side of Asia's militaries
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/06/2016
» As China spends billions to upgrade and reorganise the People's Liberation Army, the deficiencies in competing Asia-Pacific militaries are coming into focus. And even some of China's much-heralded military advances are drawing attention for their shortcomings. Here is a snapshot of some of Asia's less illustrious military kit.
Thai, Chinese navies begin drills at Sattahip
Published on 21/05/2016
» CHON BURI — Blue Strike 2016, a joint military exercise involving the Thai and Chinese navies, got under way on Saturday at the Sattahip naval base.
China holds landing drills ahead of Taiwan swearing-in
AFP, Published on 18/05/2016
» BEIJING - China's military has staged at least three landing exercises in the country's southeast this month, state-run media reported Wednesday ahead of the inauguration of Taiwan's Beijing-sceptic president-elect Tsai Ing-wen.
China to join US-led naval exercise
AFP, Published on 06/05/2016
» SHANGHAI - China will take part in a regular US-led naval exercise starting next month, a top US commander said Friday, despite tensions over Beijing's territorial claims in the South China Sea.
China to build on disputed Scarborough Shoal this year: report
AFP, Published on 25/04/2016
» BEIJING - Beijing will start construction on a South China Sea islet within the Philippines' claimed exclusive economic zone this year, as it seeks to project its power in the disputed waters, Hong Kong media reported Monday.
China's President Xi takes title 'commander in chief'
AFP, Published on 21/04/2016
» BEIJING - Chinese state media unveiled a new title for President Xi Jinping calling him "commander in chief" of the country's new joint forces battle command centre, as he seeks to consolidate power over the military.
China's Xi 'consolidates control' over military
AFP, Published on 02/02/2016
» BEIJING - The official reorganization of China's military will enhance both its ability to win wars and the Communist Party's control over it, state-run media said Tuesday.
China to conduct anti-terror raids abroad
AFP, Published on 29/12/2015
» BEIJING - China has legalised overseas counter-terror operations by its military, details of a controversial new law showed, as it tries to tie violence linked to mainly Muslim Xinjiang into global concerns about extremism.
Beijing slams 'provocative' US overflight in South China Sea
AFP, Published on 19/12/2015
» BEIJING - Two US B-52 bombers flew close to islands in the flashpoint South China Sea this month in a "serious military provocation", Beijing said Saturday, as tensions simmer in the disputed waterway.
US, Chinese navies train together despite tensions
AFP, Published on 16/11/2015
» SHANGHAI - A US warship began a week-long port call in China Monday, a moment of cooperation as the two Asia-Pacific powerhouses jockey for position in the disputed South China Sea.