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China tests fiber-optic drones inspired by Ukraine war Defence Blog06:27
PLA expel Philippine vessel near Huangyan Island RTHK20:46
Exclusive: China deploys KJ-500 modern surveillance aircraft for first time in joint air drill with Egypt Army Recognition09:23
Wanted militant of Meitei armed group PLA arrested in Assam hotel raid NDTV.com07:32
China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb: Here's what it is capable of The Business Standard03:55
PLA concepts of UAV swarms and manned/unmanned teaming Air University07:43

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Elevated serum autotaxin levels and multiple system atrophy-like presentation in a patient with PLA2G6-associated… Nature.com23:56 21-Apr-25

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels around its territory AniNews.in22:30 21-Apr-25

US Commander gives strident warning about China's threat AniNews.in22:20 21-Apr-25

PLA Concepts Of UAV Swarms And Manned/Unmanned Teaming Air University07:43 21-Apr-25

In the last 7 days

PLA expel Philippine vessel near Huangyan Island RTHK20:46 20-Apr-25

PLA expels Philippine vessel from waters near China's Huangyan Dao Xinhua Agency17:49 20-Apr-25

China urges the Philippines to stop provocations in South China Sea CGTN11:26 20-Apr-25

‘Surprising’ PLA helicopter joint sea drills signal evolving Taiwan strategy: experts South China Morning Post10:01 20-Apr-25

Exclusive: China Deploys KJ-500 Modern Surveillance Aircraft for First Time in Joint Air Drill with Egypt Army Recognition09:23 20-Apr-25

Wanted militant of banned Meitei outfit arrested in Guwahati hotel raid India Today09:04 20-Apr-25

Wanted Militant Of Meitei Armed Group PLA Arrested In Assam Hotel Raid NDTV.com07:32 20-Apr-25

China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb: Here's what it is capable of The Business Standard03:55 20-Apr-25

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, April 18, 2025 Institute for the Study of War13:29 18-Apr-25

China’s PLA invited to Vietnam military parade as both sides pledge closer defence ties South China Morning Post05:31 18-Apr-25

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels near its territory AniNews.in22:50 17-Apr-25

TotalEnergies Corbion’s Thomas Philipon on embracing an alternative to plastic Sustainability Online10:15 17-Apr-25

Analyzing the PLA’s Early April Exercises in the Taiwan Strait The Diplomat10:01 17-Apr-25

Testimony by Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, Commander, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, on U.S. Indo-Pacific Command Posture,… Andrew S. Erickson09:09 17-Apr-25

Chinese jets train with Egypt in bold Middle East military move Bulgarian Military News06:33 17-Apr-25

China’s Z-10 chopper lands on a civilian ship in viral video Bulgarian Military News02:39 17-Apr-25

Island Defence: Assessing Taiwan’s Military Capabilities Modern Diplomacy22:03 16-Apr-25

Pentagon chief believes Chinese hypersonics could destroy U.S. carriers in minutes The Washington Times17:33 16-Apr-25

Over 30 active Chinese naval vessels to open to public Xinhua Agency09:04 16-Apr-25

China is militarizing its coast guard against Taiwan. Here’s how Taipei and its allies can respond. Atlantic Council06:00 16-Apr-25

PLA faces challenges with broad UAV adoption, integration FlightGlobal04:21 16-Apr-25

Taiwan reports Chinese military activity near its territory AniNews.in00:06 16-Apr-25

Ex-Navy commander rejects possibility of PLA turning drills into Taiwan invasion Taiwan News05:04 15-Apr-25

In the last month

PLA loses another top dog as Xi purges the military AniNews.in21:39 14-Apr-25

New Delhi’s China Dilemma: Diplomacy and Defense Must Align Observer Research Foundation13:05 14-Apr-25

PLA Assertiveness in the Tasman Sea Is a Wake-up Call on China’s Dual-Use Infrastructure in the … The Diplomat12:39 14-Apr-25

Today @ 3PM! Harvard Fairbank Center Visiting Scholar Presentation Featuring Andrew Erickson — “China’s Naval… Andrew S. Erickson12:18 14-Apr-25

Biodegradable Plastics (PLA, Starch Blends, PBAT, PHA, PBS) Market Global Forecast to 2029 -… Business Wire (Press Release)10:53 14-Apr-25

PLA Information Support To The Battlefield: UAV Employment Concepts And Challenges Air University07:59 14-Apr-25

PLA Army Will Send a Unit to Pakistan to Participate in the PATS-2025 International Military Skills Competition Global Times10:33 13-Apr-25

Chinese embassy slams G7 statement, stresses 'no external force is in any position to point fingers at Taiwan question' Global Times10:33 13-Apr-25

China-Cambodia Ream Port Joint Support and Training Center inaugurated, 'to help with disaster relief, humanitarian… Global Times10:33 13-Apr-25

6 Chinese vessels detected in Taipei amid China-Taiwan tensions The Financial Express00:48 13-Apr-25

Taiwan detects 6 Chinese vessels in its territory AniNews.in23:50 12-Apr-25

SPLA targets support and reinforcement positions of Moroccan occupation soldiers in Mahbes sector Sahara Press Service01:24 12-Apr-25

Taiwan tracks 34 PLA aircraft and 7 naval vessels Taiwan News00:31 12-Apr-25

The Chinese Navy Expands Its Overseas Footprint The National Interest15:53 11-Apr-25

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, April 11, 2025 Institute for the Study of War15:07 11-Apr-25

SPLA targets positions of Moroccan occupation soldiers in Guelta sector Sahara Press Service20:02 10-Apr-25

Why did the British defence chief visit China? The Spectator13:16 10-Apr-25

China Tests Trump's Resolve on Taiwan The Maritime Executive12:48 10-Apr-25

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan has invested in 600 Chinese firms, some linked to the Chinese military Tom's Hardware Guide12:07 10-Apr-25

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft sorties, six naval vessels near its territory AniNews.in21:34 9-Apr-25

China's 'grey zone' tactics pressure Taiwan Bangkok Post20:00 9-Apr-25

China’s Secret Weapon for Taiwan Invasion? Meet the Shuiqiao Bridge Barges Andrew S. Erickson13:17 9-Apr-25

China in the Taiwan Strait: February 2025 Council on Foreign Relations11:21 9-Apr-25

Strategic Shift or Escalation? Implications of Alleged Chinese Military Presence in Ukraine Robert Lansing Institute10:18 9-Apr-25

PLA exercises meant to show strength amid military purges: NSB chief Focus Taiwan05:03 9-Apr-25

Taiwan starts deploying HF-2 and HF-3 anti-ship missiles in response to China's largest naval exercise Army Recognition04:08 9-Apr-25

PLA in the Arctic: Under the Ice? Institute for Security and Development Policy02:57 9-Apr-25

G7 diplomats express concern over PLA drills Taipei Times02:12 8-Apr-25

Naval vessels conduct replenishment-at-sea People's Daily01:50 8-Apr-25

China increases the temperature around Taiwan AniNews.in22:37 7-Apr-25

Hypocrisy of some on Taiwan question laid bare China Military21:58 7-Apr-25

China’s Taiwan drills raise fears: Will Taipei get time to react if PLA strikes? The Telegraph, Calcutta09:23 7-Apr-25

Taiwan’s military simulates worst-case scenario: PLA drill turns into attack South China Morning Post08:06 7-Apr-25

Top G7 diplomats express deep concern over PLA drills around Taiwan Focus Taiwan05:31 7-Apr-25

China holds military drills at newly expanded Cambodian naval base AsiaOne05:10 7-Apr-25

‘Free China’ in History: A Look Back at Cold War Taiwan’s Anti-Communist Defectors Taiwan Insight04:08 7-Apr-25

G7 ministers express concern over PLA drills Taipei Times12:00 6-Apr-25

Taiwan fears that PLA drills may escalate into real attack ‘with no time to respond’ South China Morning Post08:00 6-Apr-25

Taiwan's Han Kuang drills begin amid rising China tensions AniNews.in04:41 6-Apr-25

PLA aircraft carrier may have explored alternative route to Taiwan’s east before drill South China Morning Post02:10 6-Apr-25

Taiwan tracks 7 PLA aircraft and 7 Chinese navy vessels Taiwan News23:31 5-Apr-25

Taiwan detects hike in Chinese activity around region AniNews.in23:15 5-Apr-25

Commentary: What’s in a name? China tests Trump’s resolve on Taiwan Channel NewsAsia18:15 5-Apr-25

Propaganda reveals infrastructure threat Taipei Times11:45 5-Apr-25

The world after China takes Taiwan: America humiliated. Beijing rules new world order. Kim Jong … MailOnline04:49 5-Apr-25

2025 Han Kuang drills targeting China's 'gray zone' actions, invasion threat: Experts Focus Taiwan03:56 5-Apr-25

Taiwan tracks 12 PLA aircraft and 8 Chinese navy vessels Taiwan News23:06 4-Apr-25

Reading the tree leaves: Why a no-show by China’s No.2 general has speculation running wild Yahoo! UK & Ireland22:07 4-Apr-25

China-Taiwan Weekly Update, April 4, 2025 Institute for the Study of War14:32 4-Apr-25

Experts say barges could be used in PLA invasion Taipei Times12:11 4-Apr-25

Propaganda videos meant for Chinese audiences: experts Taipei Times12:11 4-Apr-25

CCP’s intimidation is ineffective Taipei Times11:46 4-Apr-25

Chinese J-10C fighter jet intercepts US RC-135W Rivet Joint strategic reconnaissance aircraft near Taiwan alleging air… Army Recognition09:04 4-Apr-25

CASI Quarterly update #1 for 2025 Air University07:43 4-Apr-25

US-China military officials discuss PLA activity in Taiwan Strait Radio Taiwan International05:00 4-Apr-25

China’s Lighting Operation Around Taiwan Futura Doctrina03:25 4-Apr-25

Signaling Displeasure With Washington, China Conducts Military Exercises Around Taiwan Foundation for Defense of Democracies22:30 3-Apr-25

What’s in a name? China tests Trump’s resolve on Taiwan The Interpreter20:49 3-Apr-25

Adapting to the PLA’s Near Constant Satellite Surveillance Air University18:38 3-Apr-25

The whole nation must be prepared Taipei Times12:11 3-Apr-25

The Chinese Military’s Challenges in the 2030s The National Interest11:05 3-Apr-25

China sends Shandong Carrier Strike Group to within 24 nautical miles of Taiwan's coast in largest drill of 2025 Army Recognition11:00 3-Apr-25

App Stores OK’ed VPNs Run by China PLA Security Boulevard10:53 3-Apr-25

PLA puts US military on notice over ‘dangerous’ activities near China South China Morning Post09:04 3-Apr-25

PLA takes aim at Taiwan’s coastal fuel depot in Strait Thunder 2025A war games South China Morning Post08:03 3-Apr-25

PLA propaganda aimed at Chinese people, little impact in Taiwan: Experts Focus Taiwan07:46 3-Apr-25

"Taiwan independence" means nothing but war China Military05:49 3-Apr-25

How is the PLA achieving steady progress with its drills near Taiwan and what is next? South China Morning Post04:07 3-Apr-25

Scholars note China coast guard's deeper involvement in Taiwan drills Focus Taiwan03:29 3-Apr-25

Japan, U.K., Canada express concerns over PLA drills around Taiwan Focus Taiwan01:40 3-Apr-25

China’s drills aim to test US response: academics Taipei Times01:05 3-Apr-25

China ramps up military incursions around Taiwan AniNews.in23:02 2-Apr-25

Chinese Military Wraps Intimidation Drills Off Taiwan USNI News19:32 2-Apr-25

SPLA targets Moroccan occupation soldiers in Guelta sector Sahara Press Service17:38 2-Apr-25

PLA drills around Taiwan achieve designated results China Military13:11 2-Apr-25

PLA drills a just move to punish, deter secession attempts: spokesperson Xinhua Agency11:59 2-Apr-25

Tensions in the Taiwan Strait: Beijing intensifies military maneuvers, balances in the balance Avionews.com11:49 2-Apr-25

Spokesperson: PLA's drills around Taiwan 'necessary action' CGTN11:06 2-Apr-25

Defense ministry: PLA's drills around Taiwan 'legitimate, necessary' CGTN10:46 2-Apr-25

Capitalizing on PLA Vulnerabilities: Taiwan’s Opportunities for Enhanced Defense The Diplomat10:41 2-Apr-25

PLA aircraft carrier groups can block three key lines in east of Taiwan, expert says China Military10:17 2-Apr-25

Washington's overreaction to PLA drills serves as a telling sign of its duplicity China Military09:57 2-Apr-25

Chinese PLA concludes latest joint exercises, says spokesperson CGTN08:44 2-Apr-25

China warns Taiwanese authorities as it concludes 2-day drills around island Anadolu Agency08:29 2-Apr-25

Chinese PLA concludes latest joint exercises: spokesperson Xinhua Agency07:55 2-Apr-25

China flexes military muscle with precision rockets near Taiwan Bulgarian Military News07:43 2-Apr-25

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Under President Xi Jinping's modernisation drive, the PLA continues its transformation into a world-class military force by 2049. Recent developments include significant investments in advanced technologies, artificial intelligence, and space capabilities, alongside expanded naval operations in the South China Sea and beyond. Regular military exercises demonstrate growing capabilities across all domains, from carrier operations to hypersonic weapons testing.

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Since its founding in 1927 during the Chinese Civil War, the PLA has transformed from a revolutionary army into a modern military force. Key reforms have included the shift from a continental defence force to one capable of joint operations across multiple domains, while maintaining its position as the Party's army. The 1990s marked the beginning of sustained modernisation efforts, accelerating in recent decades.

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