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China announced a 7 percent increase in military spending and a five-year plan to try to reduce its military and industry’s reliance on Western technology.
In quick succession, US President Donald Trump has taken out two of Beijing’s closest allies: Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.
The US Navy's Tomahawk cruise missiles have been used heavily in recent conflicts, deepening the strain on its stockpile.
The U.S. may have the biggest military in the world based on budget alone, but there are some things China's military has that America's doesn't.
China condemns US-Israel strikes on Iran, urging a ceasefire amidst concerns about escalating conflict and Washington's bid for regime change. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.
BEIJING (AP) — China's five-month suspension in U.S.-Chinese military contacts to protest Washington's arms sales to Taiwan has ended with the visit this week of a U.S. Defense Department official, a top Chinese officer said Friday. However, in opening ...
China firmly opposes the use of force to violate the sovereignty and security of other countries in international relations, Chinese ministry spokesperson said.
China is Iran’s “ comprehensive strategic partner .” It has invested economically and offered diplomatic cover. But when missiles fly, Beijing does not deploy carrier strike groups. It does not enforce no-fly zones. It does not defend sea lanes with the same reach and credibility as the United States.
Military strikes on Iran following the Venezuela actions hit two of China's key oil suppliers. The US rival has been preparing for this moment for a long time.
A former US Air Force fighter pilot with more than two decades of experience with nuclear delivery systems and aircraft, including advanced F-35 stealth jets, has been arrested and charged with conspiring to help the Chinese military.
As the war enters its fifth day, Iran’s Revolutionary Guard threatened "complete destruction" of region’s military and economic infrastructure.