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U.S. Admiral: China Preparing for Taiwan Invasion in 2027
Bilateral Relations

U.S. Admiral: China Preparing for Taiwan Invasion in 2027

Admiral John Aquilino, head of Indo-Pacific Command, told the Senate Armed Services Committee that PLA’s preparation for a possible operation is ongoing.

China Donates Explosive Disposal Equipment to Sri Lanka
Bilateral Relations

China Donates Explosive Disposal Equipment to Sri Lanka

China has donated various military explosive disposal and protection equipment to Sri Lanka, and the Chinese Ambassador to Colombo was in attendance.

China to Build the Fourth Aircraft Carrier
Navy / Maritime

China to Build the Fourth Aircraft Carrier

China's PLA Navy political commissar Yuan Huazhi announced the development of the fourth aircraft carrier after Type 003 Fujian.

HIT unveils Pakistan’s, HAIDER Tank
Land

HIT unveils Pakistan’s, HAIDER Tank

HIT unveiled an indigenously manufactured HAIDER tank in cooperation with Chinese NORINCO China and Pakistan.

WL-10B Jet-Powered UCAV to Enter Saudi Service
Unmanned Systems Expo and Air Show

WL-10B Jet-Powered UCAV to Enter Saudi Service

Chinese AVIC’s WL-10B high-altitude jet-powered UCAV will enter service with the Royal Saudi Air Force soon.

JASDF Conducts 555 Sorties Against RuAF and PLAAF Aircraft
Air Bilateral Relations

JASDF Conducts 555 Sorties Against RuAF and PLAAF Aircraft

Japanese MoD stated that 555 sorties were conducted in total in the last nine months of 2023, mostly against Russian and Chinese aircraft.

China Discovers UFO or SpaceX Space Shuttle
Space

China Discovers UFO or SpaceX Space Shuttle

Chinese people claimed to have seen a UFO over Beijing, but an astronomer says it could have been a SpaceX rocket.

Kazakhstan Supports China on Taiwan Issue
Bilateral Relations

Kazakhstan Supports China on Taiwan Issue

Kazakhstan supports the “one China” principle that China pursues. Intelligence reports suggest that China may launch an attack on Taiwan in March.

Taiwan's Presidential Election, China's war with the U.S.?
Regional / Strategy Analysis

Taiwan's Presidential Election, China's war with the U.S.?

The presidential election in Taiwan further strains relations between the two Chinese states and underlines the risk of war that would trap the U.S.

Pakistan Wants Chinese J-31 Stealth Fighters
Air Bilateral Relations

Pakistan Wants Chinese J-31 Stealth Fighters

According to PAF Commander Marshal Zahir Ahmed Babar’s statement, the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) is interested in acquiring the J-31 stealth fighter jet.

China Builds its Ninth AG600M Amphibious Aircraft
Air Navy / Maritime

China Builds its Ninth AG600M Amphibious Aircraft

Increasing concerns in Japan, China Aviation Industry General Aircraft (CAIGA) has built nine AG600M aircraft by the end of 2023.

China and Russia Conduct Joint MPA Near Japan
Navy / Maritime Air Bilateral Relations

China and Russia Conduct Joint MPA Near Japan

China and Russia conducted their joint strategic maritime air patrol near Japan for the second time in 2023.

Chinese Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Starts Catapult Tests
Navy / Maritime Air

Chinese Type 003 Aircraft Carrier Starts Catapult Tests

Images of Type 003 (Also called Fujian) Aircraft Carrier conducting tests of its catapult have surfaced in Chinese social media.

Thailand Transforms Subs Acquisition Program to Frigates
Navy / Maritime

Thailand Transforms Subs Acquisition Program to Frigates

Thai Defence Minister Suthin Khlangsaeng has announced the suspension of the project to purchase the S26T diesel-electric attack submarine (SSK) from China.