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Who is Dong Jun, China’s new defence minister? What happened to Li Shangfu?

Dong Jun is China’s first defence minister from a naval background. The 62-year-old was the PLA Navy chief and served in the Southern Military Command, Eastern Military Command and Northern Sea fleet. He replaces Li Shangfu, who was stripped of his title in October and has not been seen since August

What a Chinese oil refinery in Hambantota means for India

Like the Hambantota port project, the idea of a refinery does not make great economic sense with the Sri Lankan market alone in mind

Australia slams China over 'unsafe, unprofessional' behaviour by PLA

In response to China's increasing regional influence, Australia, a strong friend of the United States, held two weeks of war simulations with the U.S. involving over 30,000 troops earlier this year

China: PLA releases animation on 'reunification' with Taiwan

On both sides of the Taiwan Strait, China is simultaneously developing ambitious plans to "integrate" the economies of its Fujian province and Taiwan. Taiwan's government has rejected these plans, which offer Taiwan enterprises the possibility to participate in joint development

PLA military drills near Taiwan target 'arrogance' of separatists: China

This month, Taiwan, which China claims as its own territory, reported seeing dozens of aircraft operating nearby, including battleships, bombers, drones, and fighters. Taiwan also reported seeing the Chinese aircraft carrier Shandong

Why Chinese emperor seems to be insecure

The purge of the top leadership, only limited details being available, indicates a growing sense of dissatisfaction within China as also increasing insecurity and paranoia within Xi Jinping

'Purify social circle' or meet fate of missing leaders, PLA's warning to Chinese troops

The advisory comes after some Chinese leaders were removed for allegedly having relationships that were deemed compromising

Chinese defence minister Li Shangfu under investigation for corrupt procurement

The probe into Li, who was appointed as China's defence minister in March, and the eight officials is being carried out by the military's powerful disciplinary inspection commission

Defective quality of China's arms put buyer nations in peril, export declined to 25 per cent 

The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) highlights that between 2016 and 2020, China's arms shipments saw a decline of 7.8 per cent when compared to the preceding five-year period.

China preparing to invade Taiwan? THIS video suggests so

The video was also released by the Eastern Theatre Command which is based on China's eastern coast and has responsibility for Taiwan strait