Chinese Military

China claims to have developed 'most powerful' microwave weapon for drones, can jam comms for miles

Just days after the US showcased one of their most powerful microwave weapons that can jam signals over a large area, China, is now claiming that they have developed the world's most powerful microwave weapon that can be fitted in a drone, and block an even bigger area

'Deliberately disrupted South China Sea': Beijing attacks US after combat ship ‘illegally’ enters territorial waters

"The US has deliberately disrupted the South China Sea, seriously violated China’s sovereignty and security, severely undermined regional peace and stability, and seriously violated international law and basic norms...," a spokesperson for China’s Southern Theatre Command said in a statement

China hacked Japan's sensitive defence networks, says report

In the fall of 2020, China compromised classified defence networks of Japan with the cyberspies from the People's Liberation Army worming their way into Japan's most sensitive computer systems, according to a report

Know why Former UK PM Liz Truss visiting Taiwan next week

Truss has attempted to carve out a position for herself as a hawk on Beijing since being ousted from No. 10 as Britain's shortest-serving PM, warning of China's rising military power and expanding economic dominance, according to reports

Shandong, J-16s and more: China's military might on display during drills around Taiwan

China is brandishing a wide array of military equipment and weapons as it conducts drills around Taiwan intended to intimidate the self-ruled island. Here is a rundown of Beijing's arsenal

China readying for Taiwan takeover? Xi hikes defence budget for 8th year in a row

China has increased its defence budget to 1.55 trillion yuan (about USD 225 billion) this year, up from 1.45 trillion yuan last year

Explained: How China is ramping up its military capabilities

China has the world's largest standing army and navy, with Beijing announcing its biggest increase to military budget since 2019

How spy balloon incident throws spotlight on China's military-civil bond

The international uproar over high-altitude balloons has shed light on China's ‘military-civil fusion’ programme. Chinese president Xi Jinping has pushed for the recruitment of commercial businesses to help build what he has described as a world-class military to guard Beijing's rise as a superpower

Largest chip maker among 36 Chinese companies blacklisted in US to block access to military tech

Majority of the groups were added to US export blacklist for their association with Chinese military and efforts to obtain technology to support mordernisation of China’s military

Former US Marine accused of conspiracy for training Chinese military pilots

Daniel Edmund Duggan, an Australian citizen, was arrested in October for training People Republic of China’s military pilots at a South Africa-based flight academy on at least three occasions between 2010 and 2012