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PLA: Former top military official Xu Qiliang passes away.
The former deputy chairman of the Central Military Commission died in Beijing on Monday. He was 75 years old.
By Emily Kossak
The former deputy chairman of the Central Military Commission died in Beijing on Monday. He was 75 years old.
By Emily Kossak
China has increased its military spending again in 2024. Last year, global military expenditure grew more than ever since the end of the Cold War. The region could drift into a dangerous arms spiral.
By Emily Kossak
Corruption and factional fighting are widespread in China's armed forces. Now the second-highest official in the People's Liberation Army may have been overthrown. How far can Xi trust his military?
By Andreas Landwehr
The initial course is being set in the run-up to the next party congress. In a surprising role swap, Xi's confidant Shi Taifeng will become the new "head of personnel". This could be one of many staffing decisions expected this year.
By Andreas Landwehr
The People's Liberation Army has surprisingly launched large-scale military drills around Taiwan. The deployment of the Shandong aircraft carrier battle group is attracting particular attention. Taiwan has put its troops on increased operational readiness.
By David Demes
China, Iran, and Russia are conducting joint naval drills in the Gulf of Oman. The drill also includes attacks against maritime targets.
By Emily Kossak
First rumors about China's Defense Minister, then a member of Xi's top military leadership is ousted. Corruption is part of the system and sows doubt about the military's combat readiness.
By Andreas Landwehr
For the first time since 1980, the People's Liberation Army has fired an intercontinental ballistic missile over the Pacific. The weapons test raises some worrying questions.
By Redaktion Table
Taiwan aims to step up deterrence against the People's Liberation Army with new, expensive defense projects. Their main goal is to break through a potential blockade. But the island is also preparing for hybrid warfare – and is strengthening its defenses against disinformation campaigns.
By David Demes