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Chinese military practice control, occupation as part of 'strong punishment' drill around Taiwan

Military analysts say the People’s Liberation Army practiced a possible takeover of the estranged island through military action at lightning speed.

24 May 2024, 11:28 IST

Chinese military practice control, occupation as part of 'strong punishment' drill around Taiwan

Chinese military practice control, occupation as part of 'strong punishment' drill around Taiwan

Chinese military practice control, occupation as part of 'strong punishment' drill around Taiwan

24 May 2024, 11:28 IST

Chinese military launches 'punishment' drills around Taiwan after new President's pro-independence speech

The Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) started joint military drills surrounding the island of Taiwan at 7:45 am Thursday, state-run Xinhua news agency reported.

23 May 2024, 04:42 IST

Chinese military launches 'punishment' drills around Taiwan after new President's pro-independence speech

Chinese military launches 'punishment' drills around Taiwan after new President's pro-independence speech

Chinese military launches 'punishment' drills around Taiwan after new President's pro-independence speech

23 May 2024, 04:42 IST

Nine top PLA generals dismissed from China’s Parliament

No reason for their disqualification has been mentioned.

30 December 2023, 11:32 IST

Nine top PLA generals dismissed from China’s Parliament

Nine top PLA generals dismissed from China’s Parliament

Nine top PLA generals dismissed from China’s Parliament

30 December 2023, 11:32 IST

China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu under investigation: US officials

The investigation points to questions about Communist Party leader Xi Jinping’s confidence in his own military, a pillar of his ambitions abroad and dominance at home.

16 September 2023, 03:05 IST

China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu under investigation: US officials

China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu under investigation: US officials

China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu under investigation: US officials

16 September 2023, 03:05 IST

Major General-ranked officers of Indian and Chinese armies meet in eastern Ladakh

After the Lt Gen rank officers meeting that went on for 10 hours on Monday, New Delhi and Beijing issued a joint statement in which they said that both sides agreed to resolve 'the remaining issues in an expeditious manner...'

18 August 2023, 18:05 IST

Major General-ranked officers of Indian and Chinese armies meet in eastern Ladakh

Major General-ranked officers of Indian and Chinese armies meet in eastern Ladakh

Major General-ranked officers of Indian and Chinese armies meet in eastern Ladakh

18 August 2023, 18:05 IST

China: Xi appoints new chief of nuclear arsenal

State media did not say where the PLA Rocket Force's previous chief, Li Yuchao, was reassigned or state his whereabouts.

31 July 2023, 17:58 IST

Xi Jinping appoints new chief of China's nuclear arsenal

Xi Jinping appoints new chief of China's nuclear arsenal

China: Xi appoints new chief of nuclear arsenal

31 July 2023, 17:58 IST

Chinese navy makes foray into Africa with Nigeria visit

There has also been speculation the Gulf of Guinea could offer a base for China's military.

03 July 2023, 16:37 IST

Chinese navy makes rare foray into West Africa with Nigeria visit

Chinese navy makes rare foray into West Africa with Nigeria visit

Chinese navy makes foray into Africa with Nigeria visit

03 July 2023, 16:37 IST

3 years after Galwan clashes, LAC stand-off lingers on

The need for quick mobilisation of troops and weapon systems gained renewed focus in the wake of the lingering border row between India and China in eastern Ladakh.

15 June 2023, 03:07 IST

3 years after Galwan clashes, border stand-off lingers on

3 years after Galwan clashes, border stand-off lingers on

3 years after Galwan clashes, LAC stand-off lingers on

15 June 2023, 03:07 IST

CDS acknowledges PLA challenge along northern borders

30 May 2023, 10:36 IST

'There’s a challenge…': CDS Gen Anil Chauhan on PLA’s deployment on northern borders

'There’s a challenge…': CDS Gen Anil Chauhan on PLA’s deployment on northern borders

CDS acknowledges PLA challenge along northern borders

30 May 2023, 10:36 IST

China could take years to pose credible carrier threat

As Beijing modernises its military, its formidable missile forces and other naval vessels, are posing a concern for the US and its allies

05 May 2023, 05:00 IST

China's aircraft carriers play 'theatrical' role but pose little threat yet

China's aircraft carriers play 'theatrical' role but pose little threat yet

China could take years to pose credible carrier threat

05 May 2023, 05:00 IST