Category: Security
Mounting Concern in India About Chinese Deployment of Stealth J-20 Fighter Jets Near the Border in Tibet
Newly released commercial satellite photos of a People's Liberation Army-Air Force (PLAAF) base in Tibet is prompting alarm in India over the deployment of a fleet of advanced fighter jets and communications aircraft. The photos were taken on May 27th at ...
China Defense Minister Warns of ‘Limits’ to Beijing’s Restraint on South China Sea
China's defense minister warned Sunday of "limits" to Beijing's restraint on the South China Sea and over the deployment of ballistic missiles in the Asia-Pacific region. Dong's remarks at a security forum in Singapore clearly referenced the Philippines and the United ...
U.S., Chinese Defense Chiefs Meet in Singapore
By Jing Xuan Teng and Martin Abbugao The U.S. and Chinese defense chiefs held rare direct talks in Singapore on Friday, offering hopes for more military dialogue that could help prevent disputes over Taiwan and other flashpoint issues from spinning out ...
Exploring New Data on Sino-Mediterranean Relations: Trade, Energy, Security and Contracts
An overview and analysis of ChinaMed's updated dataset on China's commercial, security and trade influence across the Middle East, North Africa and Southern Europe. By Leonardo Bruni The ChinaMed Project is happy to announce ...
China ‘Deeply Concerned’ Over Iran President’s Helicopter Accident
China said on Monday it was "deeply concerned" after Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi's helicopter went missing in what Tehran's state media described as an accident and pledged to help the rescue operation. Contact was lost with the aircraft carrying Raisi, as ...
Philippines to Buy 5 Japanese-Made Coast Guard Ships in $400 Million Deal
The Philippines has agreed to buy five coast guard patrol ships from Japan in a deal worth more than $400 million, Manila said Friday, as the Southeast Asian country faces growing Chinese pressure in the South China Sea. Japan will loan ...
Philippine Boat Convoy Won’t Proceed to China-Held Reef: Organizers
A convoy of boats carrying Philippine civilians bearing supplies for Filipino fishers has abandoned plans to sail closer to a China-held reef off the Southeast Asian country, organizers said Thursday. The convoy set sail Wednesday to distribute fuel and food to ...
China, Cambodia to Hold Joint Military Exercises
Cambodia and China will hold joint annual military drills from Thursday, an official said, amid US concerns that Beijing could use a Cambodian naval base to expand its influence in the region. A Chinese warship docked in the coastal city of ...
The New Navy Base China is Building in Cambodia Looks a Lot Like China’s Older Navy Base in Djibouti
Two People's Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) warships have been docked for the past five months at the new Ream Naval Base that China built in Cambodia. The presence of those two corvettes puts to rest the oft-stated denials by both Cambodian and Chinese officials that this new facility will ...
New Zealand Says ‘Seriously Concerned’ by China’s Increased Security Actions in Pacific
New Zealand's foreign minister on Friday criticized China's bid for an increased security presence in the Pacific Islands, warning against actions that could "destabilize" or undermine regional security. "China has a long-standing presence in the Pacific, but we are seriously concerned about increased engagement ...
South Korea Discussing Participation in AUKUS Tech Pact: Defense Minister
South Korea's defense minister on Wednesday said his country was actively discussing participation in a landmark defense technology pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. "During today's meeting, we also discussed the possibility of partnering with AUKUS pillar ...
China’s New Aircraft Carrier Conducts First Sea Trials: State Media
China's Fujian aircraft carrier took to the water for its maiden sea trials on Wednesday, state media said. This is a key next step in Beijing's vast naval build-up as it carves out a more assertive role for itself in the Pacific and beyond. ...