July 2017 - China Special Weapons News

'Keep the Chinese Navy in Check': Japanese Fighters to Get Hypersonic Missiles Sputnik 31 Jul 2017 -- Japan's Mitsubishi F-2 aircraft are slated to be equipped with supersonic missiles to keep pace with what Tokyo says is a growing threat posed by the Chinese navy, according to local media reports.
China urges Trump not to link trade ties to North Korea issue Press TV 31 Jul 2017 -- China says its trade ties with the US and North Korea's nuclear program are two unrelated issues and "should not be discussed together" after President Donald Trump said Beijing was failing to contain Pyongyang despite making profits from business with Washington.
US 'done talking' over North Korea, China must decide: Haley Press TV 31 Jul 2017 -- The United States is "done talking" about North Korea's ballistic missile tests, US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley says, urging China to clear up its mind on imposing greater sanctions against its neighbor and trade partner.
China's Army Day parade shows military strength, benefits world peace: experts People's Daily 31 Jul 2017 -- China's Army Day parade on Sunday demonstrated the strength of the Chinese military, which contributes to safeguarding national security and world peace, international experts have said.
Domestic weapons cut a dash in PLA military parade People's Daily 31 Jul 2017 -- China on Sunday kicked off its first-ever military parade that commemorates Army Day, flexing its military muscle and showing off its advanced domestically-made weapons.
Trump lashes out at China for inaction on containing N. Korea Press TV 30 Jul 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has harshly expressed "disappointment" at China for lack of action to contain North Korea, vowing not to allow the inaction to continue without elaborating.
Trump Says China Doing 'Nothing' To Help In Dispute With North Korea RFE/RL 30 Jul 2017 -- U.S. President Donald Trump has accused China of doing "nothing" to help the United States in its dispute with North Korea, adding that "we will not allow this to continue."
China's J-20, J-16 fighter jets make parade debut People's Daily 30 Jul 2017 -- China's latest J-20 stealth fighters made their parade debut Sunday in north China, as the People's Liberation Army (PLA) staged a show of strength to mark its 90th founding anniversary.
PLA Rocket Force makes parade debut to mark military anniversary People's Daily 30 Jul 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) Rocket Force on Sunday showed five models of China's homemade conventional and nuclear missiles in a grand military parade marking the PLA's 90th founding anniversary.
China needs strong military more than ever: Xi People's Daily 30 Jul 2017 -- President Xi Jinping said Sunday China needs a strong army more than ever, urging the building of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) into a world-class military force.
Xi: Chinese military forces committed to safeguarding peace People's Daily 30 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Sunday that safeguarding peace is the responsibility of the country's military forces.
Chinese army must be further strengthened: President Xi Press TV 30 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for a further modernization and strengthening of China's army, as the country marks the 90th anniversary of the establishment of the People's Liberation Army (PLA).
Outsiders stirring up trouble in region: China Press TV 29 Jul 2017 -- Beijing has hit back at Britain's plan to dispatch a warship to the South China Sea, which has long been at the center of a dispute between China and its neighbors, warning the outsiders against "stirring up trouble" in the region.
Driving Force Behind China's Island Building in South China Sea is Xi Himself Sputnik 29 Jul 2017 -- President Xi Jinping is himself is driving China's controversial island-building and other practices in the disputed South China Sea, according to a Communist Party publication.
China urges ROK, U.S. to stop THAAD deployment People's Daily 29 Jul 2017 -- China on Saturday strongly urged the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the United States to respect China's concerns and stop the deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system.
Trump Criticizes China Following North Korean Missile Launch VOA 29 Jul 2017 -- President Donald Trump is again criticizing China for failing to stop North Korea's ballistic missile and nuclear weapons programs.
China raps North Korea missile test, calls for restraint Press TV 29 Jul 2017 -- Beijing has censured Pyongyang's reported launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM), also calling on all sides to observe restraint in response to the test and avoid acts that could escalate tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
China-Vietnam Oil Dispute in South China Sea Intensifies Sputnik 28 Jul 2017 -- Hanoi has struck back following calls from Beijing to stop oil exploration in Block 136-03 of the South China Sea. China claims a huge section of the sea and has been ramping up construction of defensive installations in some sections, despite competing claims by Taiwan, the Philippines, Vietnam and other nations.
President Tsai lauds military for response to Chinese maneuvers CNA 28 Jul 2017 -- President Tsai Ing-wen (蔡英文) praised the military's efforts to safeguard the country's national security on Friday, days after China sent military aircraft close to Taiwan on what the Chinese described as training missions.
'Stop Immediately': China Reiterates Protest to US THAAD System in South Korea Sputnik 28 Jul 2017 -- China reaffirms its strong objections to US plans on deploying a Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) anti-missile system in South Korea, as it may threaten China's national security, Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Lu Kang said Friday.
China opposes unilateral sanctions imposed by Japan against Chinese companies People's Daily 28 Jul 2017 -- China opposes any unilateral sanctions imposed by any country outside the framework of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), a Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Friday.
China 'to continue flights over high seas' Press TV 28 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese air force says its combat drills over high seas have become a "routine" practice and will continue.
China's New Drone-Missile Hybrid Can Fly Under Radar Sputnik 28 Jul 2017 -- Details about China's drone-anti-ship missile hybrid surfaced on Friday.
Critics: Hong Kong Sets Bad Precedent With Mainland Police in Rail Station VOA 28 Jul 2017 -- The joint checkpoint plan introduced by the city government of Hong Kong earlier this week that would allow mainland Chinese police at the terminus of a new high-speed rail line is expected to meet strong opposition when it next goes through a legislative review.
China Won't Get Port for Naval Base, Sri Lanka Assures India Sputnik 27 Jul 2017 -- China will not be able to use the Hambantota port in southern Sri Lanka as a naval base and limit its presence to commercial activities as part of a revised agreement approved by the Sri Lankan government on Tuesday, allaying strategic concerns raised by India.
Fear of Chinese Spies Halts Australia-Solomons Cable Project Sputnik 27 Jul 2017 -- A project to build a 4,000-kilometer underwater cable connecting Sydney and the Solomon Islands came to a screeching halt following the Australian Secret Intelligence Service's warning to the Solomons Islands prime minister that the Chinese firm contracted to do the work, Huawei, allows Chinese spies access to conduct cyberattacks.
China's high sea military drills are routine: spokesperson People's Daily 27 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army Air Force has entered a stage of carrying out systematic, routine and actual combat drills on the high seas, air force spokesperson Shen Jinke said Thursday.
Beijing Confirms Putting Pressure on Hanoi to Stop South China Sea Oil Drilling Sputnik 26 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry verified media reports that Beijing pressured Hanoi to terminate an oil expedition in the South China Sea.
Chinese Navy Expands Submarine Detection Testing in the South China Sea Sputnik 26 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese navy will conduct a massive experiment with underwater drones equipped with "real-time data transmission technology," in hopes of building up Beijing's capacity to detect hostile submarines in the South China Sea.
VOA Exclusive: ASEAN, China Expected to Endorse Initial Code of Conduct in South China Sea VOA 25 Jul 2017 -- After more than 15 years of intermittent talks, ASEAN member nations and China are expected to endorse the draft framework for a non-binding code of conduct that commits to cooperation rather than confrontations in the contested South China Sea, the Voice of America Khmer service has learned.
China, Japan dispute over Diaoyutais regular occurrence CNA 25 Jul 2017 -- The continuing dispute between China and Japan over sovereignty of the Diaoyutai Islands in the East China Sea has become a regular occurrence since Tokyo made moves to nationalize the island chain in 2012, a senior Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) official has said.
Beijing Calls on India to Withdraw Troops From Chinese Territory in Donglang Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- India must pull its military units back from Chinese territory in Donglang at the Indian-Chinese border near the state of Sikkim to de-escalate tensions, Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Wang Yi said on Tuesday.
Indian, Chinese NSAs Likely to Meet in Shadow of Border Standoff Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- Amid the ongoing border standoff between India and China, the two sides' National Security Advisers (NSA) are expected to meet on the sidelines of a BRICS NSA's meet in Beijing this week.
India Begins Tunnel Work Through Himalayas to China Border Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- India's Border Roads Organisation (BRO) will construct two-lane tunnels bypassing a mountain pass at 13,700 feet in Arunachal Pradesh to gain faster access to the China border. The tunnel will connect the Army's 4 Corps HQ in Tezpur to Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh, which is 22 miles from the border.
Lithuanian Military Gathers Data on Russian-Chinese Naval Drills for NATO Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- Vilnius is collecting data on Russian-Chinese naval exercises in the Baltic Sea with a goal of handing that information to other NATO countries.
Was China Spying on US-Australia War Games? Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- Canberra says a Chinese intelligence-gathering ship was spotted near Australia as major biennial joint military exercises with the US were wrapping up.
Active Phase of Russian-Chinese Drills Kicks Off in Baltic Sea Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- Russian and Chinese vessels left the military harbor of Baltiysk to participate in the active phase of the Russian-Chinese drills Joint Sea-2017, according to 1st Rank Roman Martov.
Xi calls for united efforts to deepen military reform People's Daily 25 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for all-out efforts to push forward military reform with the support of the entire nation and the Communist Party of China (CPC).
Chinese jets' intercept of US recon plane 'legitimate and professional' People's Daily 25 Jul 2017 -- China's defense ministry on Tuesday rejected US accusations that two Chinese jets conducted an "unsafe" intercept of a US EP-3 reconnaissance plane flying in international airspace over the East China Sea.
Beijing Urges US to Avoid Provocative Actions in China's Coastal Area Sputnik 25 Jul 2017 -- China hopes that the US Navy will avoid provocative actions in China's coastal area, as they may have a negative impact on the relations between the two countries, Chinese Foreign Ministry Spokesman Lu Kang said Tuesday.
China Blasts US Over Surveillance Flights After Midair Confrontation VOA 25 Jul 2017 -- China is defending last weekend's encounter between two of its fighter jets and a U.S. military surveillance plane over the East China Sea.
China urges India to abandon illusions People's Daily 24 Jul 2017 -- China Monday urged India to immediately withdraw all troops that have illegally entered China, stating that the nation would defend its territorial sovereignty "at all costs."
Doklam has always been under China's effective jurisdiction without dispute: FM People's Daily 24 Jul 2017 -- A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said Monday that there has been no territorial dispute in the Doklam area.
China tells India to stop meddling in contested Himalayan region Press TV 24 Jul 2017 -- China has called on India to withdraw its troops from a Himalayan region, disputed by both China and New Delhi's ally Bhutan, vowing that it will defend its sovereignty "at whatever cost."
China Urges India to 'Immediately' Withdraw Troops From Disputed Himalayan Area Sputnik 24 Jul 2017 -- Chinese military called on India to withdraw its troops from the Himalayan mountains, saying that New Delhi "should abandon unrealistic illusions" of owning the disputed territory as Beijing is ready to defend its sovereignty, territorial integrity and national security.
Philippines Pokes China With Intent to Drill for Oil in Disputed Sea VOA 24 Jul 2017 -- Plans in the Philippines to reopen a tract of the disputed South China Sea for oil and gas exploration are likely to complicate the foreign policy of Manila's new friend Beijing, which claims the same waters, and adds to a regional pushback against Chinese maritime influence.
Chinese jets intercept US surveillance plane over East China Sea: US officials Press TV 24 Jul 2017 -- Two Chinese fighter jets have intercepted a US Navy surveillance plane over the East China Sea, American officials claim.
Chinese Jets Intercepted US Military Plane Over E. China Sea VOA 24 Jul 2017 -- Two Chinese fighter jets intercepted an American surveillance aircraft over the East China Sea, U.S. officials said Monday. The incident happened over the weekend.
China's DF31-AG missile enhances target range and accuracy: expert CNA 24 Jul 2017 -- China recently reported on the most recent upgrade to its Dongfeng (East Wind, 東風) ballistic missile series, codenamed DF-31AG, which Hong Kong-based military analyst Leung Kwok-leung (梁國樑) believes has improved range and targeting precision.
Chinese Xian H-6 bombers again approach Taiwan, Japan CNA 24 Jul 2017 -- Four Chinese Xian H-6 strategic bombers were spotted in two formations flying close to Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) on Monday, passing through the Bashi Channel and the Miyako Strait south of Okinawa before returning to Chinese airspace, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that day.
International military collaboration duty of China's military: spokesperson People's Daily 24 Jul 2017 -- Recent international military collaborations by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) are the duty of the armed forces of a major power, a Ministry of National Defense (MOD) spokesperson said Monday.
PLA vows to defend sovereignty and territorial integrity ahead of 90th anniversary People's Daily 24 Jul 2017 -- Senior Colonel Wu Qian, the spokesman of China's Ministry of National Defense, said the People's Liberation Army (PLA) is determined to defend the country's sovereignty and territorial integrity in the ongoing border standoff with India.
Chinese naval fleet arrives in Greece for friendly visit People's Daily 24 Jul 2017 -- A Chinese naval fleet arrived on Sunday at Piraeus port for a four-day friendly visit to Greece, conveying a message of friendship and cooperation.
CPC meeting stresses stability, progress in China's economic work People's Daily 24 Jul 2017 -- China will continue "seeking progress while maintaining stability" for its economic work in the second half of 2017, according to a meeting of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee Monday.
Chinese air force's fighter units become strong contingent: expert People's Daily 23 Jul 2017 -- Ahead of the 90th anniversary of the formation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA), military experts have been discussing the development of the various divisions over the years.
China-Russia naval exercise begins in Baltic Sea People's Daily 23 Jul 2017 -- China and Russia have started their large-scale naval drills dubbed "Joint Sea 2017" in the Baltic Sea. The exercises will involve jets, helicopters and vessels.
Russia And China Hold Joint Naval Exercises In The Baltic RFE/RL 21 Jul 2017 -- Russia and China have started weeklong naval maneuvers on the Baltic Sea, flexing their muscles in a region where tensions have risen in recent years.
US Urges China to Help Watch North Korea's Submarine Missile Test Preps Sputnik 21 Jul 2017 -- The US is appealing to China for help in monitoring North Korea's military activity, possibly over concerns that Pyongyang is preparing to conduct a submarine missile test in the near feature.
10 Chinese military aircraft reportedly buzz around Taiwan in "unusual" move People's Daily 21 Jul 2017 -- Japan's defense ministry Thursday evening said 10 Chinese military aircraft circled around Taiwan earlier on that day, an action deemed by experts as "unusual."
Chinese President Xi calls for efforts to build world-class army People's Daily 21 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping Friday called for efforts to achieve the Chinese Dream of realizing a great national rejuvenation and to build a world-class army.
Joint China-Russia naval maneuvers not aimed at anyone, expert says People's Daily 21 Jul 2017 -- The military exercise held by China and Russia in the Baltic Sea from July 21 to 28 does not target at any third party, a military expert told Global Times after groundless accusations by the West concerning the drill.
China warships arrive in Baltic for joint drills with Russia Press TV 21 Jul 2017 -- Three Chinese warships are in Russia's major Baltic Fleet base in the western seaport town of Baltiysk to participate in China's first joint naval drills with Russia in the region.
Russia to Supply China With 4 Mi-171E Helicopters Sputnik 21 Jul 2017 -- Russia will supply China with 4 Mil Mi-171E transport helicopters.
China's Trijunction Action a Threat to India, Says Foreign Minister Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told India's Parliament that the Chinese action in the trijunction region of India, Bhutan and China was a threat to India when opposition lawmakers asked her about the ongoing standoff. She claimed that many countries are supporting India's stance.
India FM: China, India Should Withdraw Troops From Doklam Plateau VOA 20 Jul 2017 -- India says both New Delhi and Beijing should pull back their forces to restore the status quo on a remote Himalayan plateau where a tense standoff between the Asian rivals is now in its second month.
PLA to celebrate 90th birthday with stronger, more peaceful military People's Daily 20 Jul 2017 -- It has been a big year for China's military. In April, China's first domestically produced aircraft carrier was launched, which was followed by the debut of its new generation of destroyer in June. In July, the country's first aircraft carrier allowed visits by the public for the first time.
Xi calls for world-class military research, educational institutions People's Daily 20 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has called on the country's major military research and educational institutions to cultivate more talent for the armed forces, and to build world-class military research and educational institutions.
China drone market flourishes as US bans own sales: Report Press TV 20 Jul 2017 -- Countries facing a ban on the purchases of drones from the United States are flocking to the Chinese market to meet their demands, a report says.
Chinese Military Developing Autonomous Truck Sputnik 20 Jul 2017 -- China's army is developing technology to deploy an unmanned cargo supply truck, according to recent intelligence.
Indonesia Sounds a Soft Warning in Renaming Part of Disputed Sea VOA 19 Jul 2017 -- Indonesia's move to rename part of the contested South China Sea appears to be a warning to the most powerful maritime claimant, China, that Jakarta intends to step up protection of its own claim without causing a spat for now.
China demands India pull out troops from disputed Himalayan territory Press TV 19 Jul 2017 -- China has called on India to withdraw its troops from a disputed territory in the Himalayan mountains near the borders with China and Bhutan and avoid an "escalation of the situation."
Chinese navy greeted by NATO in North Sea People's Daily 19 Jul 2017 -- Chinese naval vessels were greeted by NATO's flagship in the North Sea as the Chinese fleet headed for the Baltic region for the first time to carry out joint maritime exercises with Russia.
Expert urges China to develop counter technologies after U.S., Australian hypersonic test flights People's Daily 19 Jul 2017 -- A Chinese military expert says China should develop counter technologies after the U.S. and Australia jointly tested at least one flight for their Hypersonic International Flight Research Experimentation (HiFIRE) programme.
China conducts military drill in Tibet amid fermenting border standoff with India People's Daily 19 Jul 2017 -- China's recent military moves along the Sino-Indian border have attracted international attention, with many experts commenting that the actions have sent a strong message to India amid the two nations' standoff in the border area.
UK warship tails Chinese flotilla headed for Russia Press TV 19 Jul 2017 -- The UK has scrambled one of its warships to shadow a Chinese flotilla passing through the English Channel to join Russian naval forces for a joint military drill in the Baltic Sea.
Chinese Army Mobilizes Military Assets to Tibet Following Live Fire Drills Sputnik 19 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) mobilized thousands of ground vehicles and other military equipment as the standoff between Chinese and Indian troops near the disputed area of Sikkim continues, according to a report from the PLA Daily.
Chinese media rejects fake news report of Indian soldiers' death in Chinese attack People's Daily 18 Jul 2017 -- Chinese mainstream media outlets on Tuesday denounced Pakistani media's "groundless" report, which claims that over 150 Indian soldiers were killed in Sikkim due to a Chinese rocket attack.
Chinese Ships Warned to Leave After Entering Japanese Waters Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- Chinese government vessels entered Japanese waters on Monday and were issued a warning to leave.
Russia, China navies to conduct joint drills in Baltic Sea Press TV 18 Jul 2017 -- Russia and China are set to conduct joint naval drills featuring military aircraft and warships from both sides, including one of Beijing's most advanced destroyers.
Concerned nations should get used to China's naval presence in Indian Ocean: expert People's Daily 18 Jul 2017 -- "China should send more submarines to the Indian Ocean to make concerned countries get used to their presence in that region," said Hu Bo, researcher with Peking University Ocean Strategy Research Center.
China's Air Force conducts high-seas training People's Daily 18 Jul 2017 -- The Air Force of the Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) has conducted a number of high-seas training exercises this week. Formations of H-6K bombers and other fighters flew over the Bashi Strait and the Miyako Strait, putting to test the Air Force's maritime combat capability, said its spokesman Shen Jinke in Beijing on Saturday.
Russia to Complete Contract to Supply Su-35 Jets to China in 2019 Sputnik 18 Jul 2017 -- Russia will complete the contract on supplies of 24 Su-35 planes to China in 2019, the director of Russia's Federal Service for Military-Technical Cooperation (FSMTC), Dmitry Shugaev, said Tuesday.
China lodges representations to US over defense act concerning Taiwan People's Daily 17 Jul 2017 -- China has lodged solemn representations to the United States over a defense act that suggests re-establishing ports of call between the United States and Taiwan.
Beijing calls on Washington to avoid damaging Sino-US ties over Taiwan Press TV 17 Jul 2017 -- Beijing has lodged an official complaint with Washington over the passage of a bill that would expand military ties between the United States and Taiwan.
Qinghai-Tibet Plateau site of PLA war games People's Daily 17 Jul 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army recently carried out a live-fire assault exercise on the Qinghai-Tibet Plateau, intending to improve its troops' combat capability on such locations, according to the military.
China Holds Live Fire Drills in Tibet to Practice Invading India Sputnik 17 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army simulated battle conditions with live rounds in Tibet over the weekend, as Indian and Chinese forces remain at a standoff over the disputed area of Sikkim.
Chinese Air Force warplanes conduct drills over west Pacific People's Daily 16 Jul 2017 -- Warplanes from the Chinese Air Force have flown over the Bashi Channel and the Miyako Strait several times in the past week to conduct drill in the west Pacific, an Air Force spokesman said Saturday.
Powerful drone ready for global market People's Daily 16 Jul 2017 -- China is ready to mass-produce the CH-5 reconnaissance/combat drone, the nation's latest offering to the international military drone market.
China tests largest military drone ever made domestically Press TV 16 Jul 2017 -- China has finished testing its largest ever military unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV), the Caihong-5, which is now ready for mass production.
India Asserts Readiness to Hold Talks With Pakistan on Kashmir Issue Sputnik 14 Jul 2017 -- India has said it is open to holding talks with Pakistan in resolving the Kashmir issue under a bilateral framework, a day after Beijing offered to play a "constructive" role between the two countries.
China says no need to overreact to Chinese bombers' flyover of Miyako Strait People's Daily 14 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese defense ministry said its bombers' recent flyover of the Miyako Strait was a regular training exercise and the country's air force will carry out more far-sea exercises in accordance with international practice.
China to Trim Its Army: What Does It Mean for India and the Region? Sputnik 14 Jul 2017 -- China is planning to cut down its 2.3 million-strong military, the world's largest, to below one million in the biggest troop reduction as part of a restructuring process. Indian experts said the People's Liberation Army (PLA) downsizing has implications for India and the wider region.
India China Standoff in High Himalayas Pulls in Tiny Bhutan VOA 13 Jul 2017 -- A tense standoff between India and China in the high Himalayas is being played out not on the disputed borders between the two Asian giants, but on a plateau claimed by China and Bhutan. Many analysts say the face off is also a play for power in the tiny, strategically located country, which is India's closest ally in South Asia, but where Beijing wants to increase its presence.
China Posts Double Digit Trade Increase with North Korea in First Half of 2017 VOA 13 Jul 2017 -- China says its trade with North Korea rose in the first six months of 2017, compared to the same period the year before.
Chinese bombers conduct drill near Taiwan, Japan CNA 13 Jul 2017 -- China's air force on Thursday sent formations of Xian H-6 strategic bombers near Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) and the Miyako Strait south of Japan's Okinawa as part of a long-range drill, Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense said that day.
Chinese aircraft carrier-led flotilla leaves Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 13 Jul 2017 -- A Chinese naval flotilla headed by China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, that entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) in the early hours of Wednesday, left the zone at 2 a.m. the following day after sailing north along the Taiwan Strait, according to the Ministry of National Defense.
Chinese naval fleet returns from escort mission People's Daily 13 Jul 2017 -- After a 208-day sail, covering nearly 120,000 nautical miles, a Chinese fleet wrapped up its escort mission Wednesday morning.
Chinese base in Djibouti not military expansion People's Daily 13 Jul 2017 -- China's establishment of its first military base in Djibouti has triggered wide concerns amongst some Western countries that China is indeed conducting military expansion and building strategic layout in the Indian Ocean. The base is meant to ensure supplies rather than a "threat" posed by China as alleged, refuted a commentary.
China carrier 'enters Taiwan defense zone' Press TV 13 Jul 2017 -- Taiwan says a Chinese aircraft carrier has entered its "air defense identification zone (ADIZ)" and is being monitored by Taipei as the carrier sails back from a trip to Hong Kong.
Chinese Nobel Laureate Liu Xiaobo Dies At 61 RFE/RL 13 Jul 2017 -- Chinese authorities say Nobel Peace Prize winner Liu Xiaobo has died while still in custody following a battle with cancer, after Beijing ignored international pleas to let him spend his final days free and abroad.
Liu Xiaobo, Nobel Peace Prize Winner, Dies in Chinese Hospital VOA 13 Jul 2017 -- China's best-known human rights prisoner, Liu Xiaobo, died Thursday at age 61 following a high-profile battle with liver cancer that made his death as controversial as his life.
Rights Groups, Nobel Commission Express Regret Over Liu's Death VOA 13 Jul 2017 -- U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson is calling for China to release Liu Xiaobo's widow from house arrest Thursday.
PLA base in Djibouti to help China better perform int'l obligations Xinhua 12 Jul 2017 -- China on Wednesday said the establishment of a Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) support base in Djibouti is a decision made by the two countries after friendly negotiations and will be conducive to China's performance of international obligations.
China to Play Constructive Role in Promoting India-Pakistan Dialogue - Beijing Sputnik 12 Jul 2017 -- China is ready to play a constructive role in the Indian-Pakistan relations' normalization amid the latest aggravation of tensions in Kashmir, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Wednesday.
China's aircraft carrier battle group enters Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 12 Jul 2017 -- A Chinese naval formation led by China's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, the Ministry of National Defense said later in the morning.
Reform to downsize PLA Army, boost navy numbers People's Daily 12 Jul 2017 -- The People's Liberation Army (PLA) will downsize its army to under one million, and evenly proportion the PLA army and other services, the PLA's official media said.
China's aircraft carrier reportedly sails through the Taiwan Strait People's Daily 12 Jul 2017 -- The mainland's first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, sailed north through the Taiwan Strait on July 12, wrapping up a five-day visit to the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, the haiwainet.cn reported, citing Taiwan media. The transit was greeted with alarm by Taiwanese authorities, who pledged to monitor the vessel and its escorts.
Beijing to Slash Size of Chinese Army, Largest in the World, in Half Sputnik 12 Jul 2017 -- The ranks of China's People's Liberation Army will shrink from 2.3 million soldiers to less than a million troops, the official newspaper of the Chinese military reported on Wednesday.
Beijing Explains Why China Needs Its First Overseas Military Base Sputnik 12 Jul 2017 -- The establishment of China's naval logistics center in Djibouti, which is in fact Beijing's first overseas military base, will enhance stability and security in the region and will allow the Asian state to more efficiently contribute to the peace processes of the African region, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Geng Shuang said Wednesday.
Chinese Charm in Southeast Asia Shows Signs of Chafing VOA 12 Jul 2017 -- China's use of economic aid to placate angry neighbors is still seen as effective in allowing it to consolidate its controversial claims in the South China Sea, but it is also showing early signs of wearing thin a year after an international court rejected Beijing's legal basis for maritime claims that have put it at odds with much of Southeast Asia.
China sets up base in Djibouti People's Daily 11 Jul 2017 -- Ships carrying Chinese military personnel departed Zhanjiang in southern China's Guangdong Province on Tuesday to set up a support base in Djibouti.
China dispatches troops to set up military base in Djibouti Press TV 11 Jul 2017 -- China has dispatched its naval forces to the Horn of Africa to set up an army base in Djibouti, where several global players have a military presence.
China Announces Official Opening of Naval Base in Djibouti Sputnik 11 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese Defense Ministry announced Tuesday the official opening of a naval logistics center of the Chinese People's Liberation Army in Djibouti on the Horn of Africa.
Why China Reduces All Military Contacts With North Korea to Zero Sputnik 10 Jul 2017 -- China has suspended military contacts with North Korea amid an escalation in tensions on the Korean Peninsula. According to a Chinese senior military official, the decision was aimed at reaffirming solidarity with the rest of the world in complying with UN resolutions.
China Has No Military Contacts With North Korea Amid Escalating Crisis Sputnik 09 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) does not currently maintain any contacts with the North Korean military amid escalation of crisis on Korean peninsula, local media reported Sunday, citing senior military official.
US to Increase Pressure on China to Enforce Sanctions Against North Korea VOA 09 Jul 2017 -- The United States will step up pressure on China to ensure that it enforces sanctions against North Korea in the wake of Pyongyang's recent missile launch, U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Sunday.
China claims India is stirring up trouble in Doklam People's Daily 08 Jul 2017 -- A Foreign Ministry spokesman on Friday objected to India's attempts to stir up disputes over the Doklam region.
Liaoning's arrival in HK a historical marvel People's Daily 08 Jul 2017 -- China's aircraft carrier Liaoning docked in Hong Kong on Friday morning for its five-day visit to the region. A total of 2,000 free tickets for visiting the aircraft carrier were snapped up by Hong Kong permanent residents.
US Bombers Buzz South China Sea as Trump and Xi Prepare For G20 Meeting Sputnik 07 Jul 2017 -- oAs the presidents of the US and China participate in the Group of 20 Summit in Hamburg, the two nations continue to rattle their sabers in the disputed South China Sea. The latest muscle-flexing came from the United States Air Force, which flew a pair of B-1B Lancers over the contested waters Friday.
China Says South China Sea Research is for Science, Not Sovereignty VOA 07 Jul 2017 -- Chinese scientists are defending the nation's high-tech exploration activities in the South China Sea against criticism, insisting the effort is a legitimate bid to advance science rather than a ploy to bolster China's claims to sovereignty over the contested waterway.
China opposes show of force after US bombers' S. China Sea flyover People's Daily 07 Jul 2017 -- China opposes the use of freedom of navigation and overflight as an excuse to show off military muscle, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Friday, after two US bombers flew over the South China Sea.
US strategic bombers fly over Chinese-claimed territory in South China Sea Press TV 07 Jul 2017 -- Two US strategic bombers have flown over Chinese-claimed territory in the disputed South China Sea.
Vietnam Goads India to Counter China in South China Sea Sputnik 07 Jul 2017 -- Amid an atmosphere of heightened border tension between India and China, Vietnam has renewed a license for Indian state-owned company ONGC Videsh to explore oil blocks in the South China Sea for the next two years.
China develops sea launches to boost space commerce People's Daily 07 Jul 2017 -- China has a clear plan to provide sea launches for commercial payloads to be carried by Long March rockets, according to an aerospace official.
China accuses India legitimizing border incursion in name of protecting Bhutan People's Daily 06 Jul 2017 -- China on Thursday accused India of taking the protection of Bhutan as an excuse to legitimize its border incursion into China.
China Demands That India Pulls Back Border Troops Immediately Sputnik 06 Jul 2017 -- China has again warned India to pull back its troops from the Doklam area near the Sikkim sector, saying it will affect the dialogue process between the two countries.
Chinese man continues to be detained on espionage charges CNA 06 Jul 2017 -- Taipei's District Court on Thursday granted a prosecution request to keep detaining Zhou Hongxu (周泓旭), a Chinese man who had been under detention since March on charges of violating Taiwan's National Security Act.
Chinese man indicted for espionage in Taiwan CNA 06 Jul 2017 -- A Chinese man was indicted Thursday for violation of Taiwan's National Security Act after he was found to have attempted to bribe an official with money in exchange for classified information, the Taipei District Prosecutors Office said.
Vietnam drilling for oil in Chinese-claimed territory: Report Press TV 05 Jul 2017 -- Vietnam has started drilling for oil in disputed territory claimed by China in the South China Sea, a report says.
China urges India to correct mistakes by withdrawing border troops People's Daily 05 Jul 2017 -- China Wednesday urged India to immediately withdraw its border troops that have crossed into Chinese territory and correct its mistakes with practical actions.e
China Blames India for Misleading Its Citizens Over Sikkim Standoff Sputnik 05 Jul 2017 -- China has accused India of misleading people by saying Chinese troops are building a road close to the strategically important area known as 'Chicken's Neck' in Sikkim sector.
China, Russia urge calm, dialogue after North Korea missile test Press TV 05 Jul 2017 -- Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi have urged dialogue and restraint to cool down the current confrontations on the Korean Peninsula.
Trump Attacks China's Growing Trade with North Korea VOA 05 Jul 2017 -- President Donald Trump assailed China on Wednesday for boosting its trade with North Korea, the latest of several broadsides Washington has leveled at Beijing in recent days.
Xi, Putin oppose THAAD deployment in South Korea People's Daily 04 Jul 2017 -- Visiting Chinese President Xi Jinping and his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, met in Moscow on Monday and agreed to further cement bilateral ties and strengthen coordination on the Korean Peninsula and other major issues.
China, Iran, Russia Among Leaders of Anti-German Espionage, Berlin Claims Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- Beijing, Moscow and Tehran have become the "major players" in the espionage activities directed against Berlin, Germany's Federal Office for the Protection of the Constitution (BfV) said in an annual report on Tuesday.
Putin, Xi Call For North Korean Freeze on Missile Tests VOA 04 Jul 2017 -- Russia and China have agreed on a need for a freeze on North Korea's missile and nuclear programs as well as large-scale joint military exercises by the United States and South Korea.
North Korea Missile Test Puts China on the Spot VOA 04 Jul 2017 -- North Korea said it has successfully carried out the launch of an intercontinental ballistic missile, a crucial milestone in Pyongyang's efforts to develop its nuclear weapons capability, despite repeated international warnings to the contrary.
China opposes DPRK missile launch People's Daily 04 Jul 2017 -- China opposes the missile launch by the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) in violation of UN Security Council resolutions, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said Tuesday.
Russia, China call for freeze on North Korea missile tests, US military drills Press TV 04 Jul 2017 -- Moscow and Beijing have called for a simultaneous freeze on North Korea's missile tests and large-scale military drills by the United States and South Korea.
Trump urges China to end North Korea 'nonsense', China urges calm Press TV 04 Jul 2017 -- US President Donald Trump has warned the Chinese leader that the United States is prepared to act on its own in increasing pressure on North Korea, as Washington loses patience with Beijing's unwillingness to push Pyongyang to abandon its nuclear and missile programs, US officials say.
Russia, China Urge DPRK to Stop Nuke Tests, US and Seoul to Refrain From Drills Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- The Russian and Chinese foreign ministries adopted a joint statement following the talks of the countries' leaders in Moscow on the issues of the Korean peninsula.
China Counts on All Parties' Efforts to Solve N Korean Issue - Foreign Ministry Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- According to the Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman, China makes major efforts to help solve the North Korean nuclear and missile issues.
China Monitoring Situation on Korean Peninsula After N Korea's Missile Launch Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- China is closely following the situation on the Korean peninsula following the recent ballistic missile launch by North Korea, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Geng Shuang said on Tuesday, stressing the need to avoid further escalation of the situation in the region.
China's Response to N Korea Missile Launch May End Crisis - Trump Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that China's response to North Korean missile launch may end the crisis on the Korean peninsula right away, while Japan and South Korea will no longer tolerate Pyongyang's actions.
China Deploys Submarine, Spy Ship in Indian Ocean Ahead of Major Naval Exercise Sputnik 04 Jul 2017 -- A week before the trilateral naval exercise between India, the US and Japan begins in the Indian Ocean, China sent its Yuan class conventional diesel-electric submarine in the Indian Ocean with submarine support vessel Chongmingdao and intelligence-gathering ship Haiwingxing.
MOFA: US warship sailing territorial waters a 'serious provocation' People's Daily 03 Jul 2017 -- China has dispatched military vessels and fighter planes to warn off the missile destroyer USS Stethem that had trespassed China's territorial waters off the Xisha Islands earlier on Sunday, according to a statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.
China pledges more maritime patrols after US warship's 'provocation' People's Daily 03 Jul 2017 -- China's ministry of defense said on Monday that the country's armed forces will strengthen maritime patrols after a US destroyer sailed into Chinese territorial waters in the South China Sea.
China slams new US Navy 'provocation' Press TV 03 Jul 2017 -- China has strongly condemned a recent move by a United States warship to sail near one of its islands in the disputed South China Sea, describing the move as a "provocation."
China offers more evidence over Indian border incursion People's Daily 03 Jul 2017 -- The act of Indian border troops recently crossing into Chinese territory was described as "very serious" by a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Monday.
China accuses India of violating 1890 agreement in border standoff Press TV 03 Jul 2017 -- Beijing has accused New Delhi of violating an 1890 border agreement between Britain and China as a standoff on a plateau next to the mountainous Indian state of Sikkim, which borders China, has intensified tensions between the two neighboring countries.
Indo-Chinese Tension Escalates as India Strengthening Defense Near Border Sputnik 03 Jul 2017 -- The war of words between India and China intensified even as the top leadership in both nations is likely to hold informal talks on the sidelines of the G-20 Summit meeting in Hamburg, Germany later this week.
Long March 5 rocket fails after launch People's Daily 03 Jul 2017 -- The flight of China's latest heavy-lift carrier rocket, the Long March 5-Y2, failed on Sunday evening when an anomaly occurred after its 7:23 pm blastoff from Wenchang Space Launch Center in Hainan province.
Chinese Rocket Fizzles Out, Puts Other Launches on Hold Sputnik 03 Jul 2017 -- Despite the failed launch of the Changzheng 5 (Long March-5) heavy-lift rocket on Sunday, China is pinning a lot of hope on this new generation booster, capable of carrying 25 metric tons of payload into low orbit - more than double the country's previous lift capacity.
THAAD jeopardizes regional strategic balance: Xi People's Daily 03 Jul 2017 -- The U.S. deployment of an advanced anti-missile system in South Korea gravely harms the strategic security interests of China, Russia and other countries in the region, Chinese President Xi Jinping has said.
China Welcomes Proposals From Russia, Other States on N Korea - Envoy to UN Sputnik 03 Jul 2017 -- China welcomes the Russian proposal on North Korea and is of the opinion the more countries try to offer constructive plans to settle the crisis, the better the chances to succeed, Chinese Ambassador to the United Nations and UN Security Council President for the month of July Liu Jieyi said in a briefing on Monday.
Chinese aircraft carrier formation conducts trans-regional training People's Daily 03 Jul 2017 -- A flotilla including aircraft carrier Liaoning has been undertaking trans-regional training since it set out from east China's Qingdao on June 25.
China's Xi raises concerns with US's Trump Press TV 03 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has raised concerns with his American counterpart, Donald Trump, regarding "some negative factors" affecting Sino-American relations.
Chinese President Xi Jinping Arrives in Russia for 2-Day Official Visit Sputnik 03 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has arrived in Russia for a two-day official visit at the invitation of Russian President Vladimir Putin and was met by Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Igor Morgulov as well as the ambassadors of the two countries.
To Some, Chinese Forays in Disputed Seas Ring of Harmless National Pride VOA 03 Jul 2017 -- China's growing use of advanced technology in a disputed Asian sea may be meant more to inspire its citizens and get respect from abroad than to double down on disputed sovereignty claims as feared by other countries, scholars and Chinese media reports say.
US Vows to Continue S China Sea Patrols After Beijing's Warning Sputnik 02 Jul 2017 -- A representative of the US Department of State told Sputnik on Sunday that the US actions in the South China Sea are corresponding with the international law and Washington will continue to sail and operate "wherever international law allows."
Chinese Fighter Jets, Ships Warn Off USS Stethem Sailing Near S China Sea Island Sputnik 02 Jul 2017 -- The Chinese Foreign Ministry voiced protest over US aircraft carrier Stethem sailing close to disputed islands in the South China Sea.
China Gives Millions of Dollars in Weapons to the Philippines to Fight Daesh Sputnik 02 Jul 2017 -- The Philippines are getting millions in weaponry from China in a move to fight Daesh. Philippines Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that Beijing has donated $ 7.35 million in weapons and ammunition to fight the terrorists.
China's aircraft carrier battle group leaves Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 02 Jul 2017 -- China's naval formation headed by the Liaoning aircraft carrier that entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) at about 4:00 p.m. Saturday, has left the zone after sailing southwest along the Taiwan Strait, the Ministry of National Defense said Sunday.
China's aircraft carrier battle group enters Taiwan's ADIZ CNA 02 Jul 2017 -- The Ministry of National Defense said Sunday that China's naval formation headed by the Liaoning aircraft carrier entered Taiwan's air defense identification zone (ADIZ) a day earlier and was sailing southwest along the Taiwan Strait.
Aircraft carrier fleet heads to HK for anniversary People's Daily 02 Jul 2017 -- China's aircraft carrier fleet will sail to Hong Kong early July to participate in the upcoming 20th anniversary of the People's Liberation Army Hong Kong Garrison, the PLA Navy said on Sunday.
Xi draws "red line" for handling mainland-HK relations People's Daily 02 Jul 2017 -- President Xi Jinping Saturday drew the "red line" for handling relations between the mainland and Hong Kong, warning against attempts to undermine national sovereignty or challenge the central government's power.
China Launches Long March-5 Heavy-Lift Carrier Rocket With Shijan-18 Satellite Sputnik 02 Jul 2017 -- China has launched its Long March-5 heavy-lift carrier rocket from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in the southern island province of Hainan, a Sputnik correspondent reported.
China to launch 2nd heavy-lift carrier rocket People's Daily 02 Jul 2017 -- China is scheduled to launch the Long March-5 Y2, the country's second heavy-lift carrier rocket, from the Wenchang Space Launch Center in southern China's Hainan Province Sunday, the State Administration of Science, Technology and Industry for National Defence said Saturday.
India Has Changed Since 1962 War: Indian Defense Minister on China's Warning Sputnik 01 Jul 2017 -- A day after China referred to the 1962 war and that Indian Army should learn "historical lessons", India's Defense Minister Arun Jaitley asserted the "India of today is different from what it was in 1962". Jaitley said the Sikkim stand-off between Indian and Chinese troops was triggered by Beijing.
India Concerned Over Chinese Construction In Sikkim Sector Sputnik 01 Jul 2017 -- India has expressed concern at the construction activities by China in Donglang area as it will have serious security implications.
Xi praises 'One Country, Two Systems' as China marks 20 years of Hong Kong's return People's Daily 01 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping attended a ceremony marking the 20th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center.
Carrie Lam sworn in as new Hong Kong chief executive People's Daily 01 Jul 2017 -- Carrie Lam Cheng Yuet-ngor was sworn in as the new chief executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) on Saturday in front of Chinese President Xi Jinping. Lam becomes the first female chief executive of HKSAR and will have a five-year term.
Chinese president warns against challenges to China's sovereignty over Hong Kong Press TV 01 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has cautioned against "impermissible" challenges to Beijing's authority over Hong Kong as the city celebrates the 20th anniversary of the former British colony's handover to China.
Chinese President Reaffirms Autonomy for Hong Kong Sputnik 01 Jul 2017 -- Xi Jinping vowed that Hong Kong will continue to be run under a principle that guarantees it broader autonomy but warned against attempts to go against mainland China.
Thousands Protest as Xi Warns Hong Kong Against Challenging China VOA 01 Jul 2017 -- Chinese President Xi Jinping gave Hong Kong a stern warning Saturday as he oversaw the swearing in ceremony for the city's new leader, telling its residents that Beijing will not tolerate attempts to challenge its authority. The warning came even as Xi tried to adopt a softer tone in a speech at the gathering to mark 20 years since the former British colony's return to China.

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