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Chinese experts on Sunday refuted accusations from Australia claiming that a Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) destroyer used sonar to force divers from an Australian frigate to exit the water, saying that the Australian statement is vague and one-sided, and aims to hype the

This aerial photo shows the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) naval vessel Aba sailing on the sea.Soldiers of the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) naval vessel Aba transfer the Philippine fishermen with a lifeboat. (Photo by Pan Yueqiang/Xinhua)

On April 3, 2023, the Ta Kung Pao newspaper, which is run by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), posted on its website a report titled "Four Type 055 Destroyers Escort the Aircraft Carrier Liaoning to Break Through the Island Chains." The article provides information about the Type 055 destroyers being commissioned by the Chinese Navy, and particularly the Wuxi, which recently

On April 3, 2023, the Ta Kung Pao newspaper, which is run by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP), posted on its website a report titled "Four Type 055 Destroyers Escort the Aircraft Carrier Liaoning to Break Through the Island Chains." The article provides information about the Type 055 destroyers being commissioned by the Chinese Navy, and particularly the Wuxi, which recently

The Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command continued routine patrols and exercises around the island of Taiwan on Tuesday despite the conclusion of its combat alert patrols and “Joint Sword” exercises, with experts saying the PLA will continue to carry out military operations until “Taiwan independence” forces no longer exist.

This feature analyzes China’s military exercises and other activities after Taiwan President Tsai-Ing-wen’s transit and meeting with Speaker McCarthy.

Ahead of a planned meeting between Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wen and US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy in California on Wednesday, the Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Eastern Theater Command vowed to safeguard national sovereignty and territorial integrity, with multiple land, naval, air exercises focusing on amphibious landing missions underway.

Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) forces close to the island of Taiwan recently held intensive maritime and air exercises and commissioned new weapons and equipment prior to Taiwan regional leader Tsai Ing-wens planned meeting with US house speaker McCarthy in the US later this week.

The Type 055 large destroyer Wuxi of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy has achieved operational capability after completing a full-course acceptance test recently, becoming the fourth combat-ready 10,000-ton class destroyer of the PLA North Sea Fleet, with experts saying on Sunday that having more Type 055 ships at the PLAs disposal means higher far sea capabilities.

Submarines of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy are using adversary forces operating in the South China Sea as practice partners, a move analysts said on Sunday is a pragmatic approach that can not only enhance the boats’ combat capabilities under real conditions, but also deter those hostile forces from making provocative moves on China’s doorsteps.