Chinese Army

China issues new PLA discipline guidelines underlining political loyalty

Revised PLA discipline rules effective January 1, 2026, tighten political control, expand anti-corruption checks and bar "erroneous" political remarks across the military

Domestic tremors: China's 4th Plenum holds clues to the country's future

There are references to the headwinds faced by the economy as it plans for the next five years

Xi's military purges expose corruption, raise doubts on China's nuke forces

The shake-up in China's armed forces comes as both Beijing and Washington are pushing through major changes in their country's militaries, in different ways

Taiwan detects 27 Chinese military aircraft, 8 vessels around its territory

As per the MND, of the 27 sorties, 19 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, central, and southwestern ADIZ

I'd be 'very upset' over Chinese military in Argentina: Trump warns Milei

During his successful campaign for president two years ago, Milei at times suggested he would oppose any deals with a communist-run Chinese government, but later softened his stance

Watch out, AWACS: China's CJ-1000 may hunt down support aircraft mid-air

China unveiled the CJ-1000 hypersonic missile at a recent parade, calling it a 'plane-killer' capable of targeting support aircraft like AWACS and refuellers over 6,000 km away

Taiwan detects 24 Chinese aircrafts, 11 vessels near its territory

The frequent incursions and maritime operations reflect rising tensions between Taiwan and China, a relationship long fraught with geopolitical strain

China showcases new laser, nuclear and hypersonic weapons at parade

China on Wednesday for the first time displayed a range of new weapons at a massive military parade, which included laser weapons, nuclear ballistic missiles, giant underwater drones, besides fifth-generation aircraft, flaunting its military might. One much-talked-about new weapon, displayed at the People's Liberation Army (PLA) parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of China's victory against Japanese aggression in World War II, was the giant LY-1 laser weapon. The laser weapon, mounted on top of an eight-wheeled HZ-155 armoured truck, can effectively damage the optical sensors of enemy weapons and equipment. Chinese defence analysts say it will truly change the rules of maritime warfare. Laser warfare was regarded as the new military domain. India last month successfully test-fired an integrated air defence weapon system (IADWS), especially the high-power laser-based Directed-Energy Weapons (DEW) system, which invited praise from a Chinese military expert who said it should be

Indian Army's 'Rudra' all-arms brigades reflect change, not rehash

While building on earlier initiatives such as the Integrated Battle Group concept, experts emphasise that the shift should be recognised as a distinct evolution

Xi Jinping removes top PLA general Miao Hua amid military crackdown

The removal of General Miao Hua from China's top military body marks another step in Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting senior ranks in the People's Liberation Army

Taiwan sees 15 sorties of Chinese aircraft, eight vessels in its territory

According to Taiwan's MND, 15 out of the 15 sorties crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

China's top General Miao Hua dismissed from parliament over misconduct

A top Chinese General, who was under probe for serious violations of discipline since November, has been dismissed from China's national legislature - the National People's Congress (NPC). According to a statement issued after a meeting of the Standing Committee of the NPC, Miao Hua has been dismissed from the legislature, the Hong Kong-based South China Morning Post reported on Wednesday. Miao, the youngest general in the Chinese military hierarchy, is a member of the powerful Central Military Commission (CMC) headed by President Xi Jinping. The CMC is the overall high command of the Chinese military. Miao was also director of the Political Work Department of the CMC, a role critical in managing Communist Party ideology and personnel changes within the People's Liberation Army (PLA) Defence Ministry spokesman Sr. Col Wu Qian confirmed to the media in November about Miao's suspension, saying he was being investigated for suspected serious violations of discipline, a phrase used as

Taiwan detects 11 Chinese aircraft, 6 naval vessels around its territory

As per the MND, of the 11 sorties, nine crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ)

China tests non-nuclear hydrogen bomb: Here's what it is capable of

China's PLA tests a clean-energy hydrogen bomb using magnesium hydride, signalling a shift in warfare tech to accommodate cleaner energy solutions

Taiwan detects 12 Chinese aircraft, six naval vessels near its territory

Of the 12 aircraft sorties, nine crossed the median line of the Taiwan Strait and entered Taiwan's southwestern and eastern Air Defense Identification Zones (ADIZ)

Taiwan records heightened Chinese military activity around its territory

As per the MND, 76 aircraft, 15 naval vessels and 4 official ships were detected

Pak denies reports about deployment of Chinese military within its borders

Pakistan on Thursday denied reports about the deployment of the Chinese military in the country to protect its citizens after several terrorist attacks in recent months. "I completely deny this. No Chinese forces are being deployed in Pakistan. This is totally false. There is no credibility to these reports, Foreign Office spokesperson Shafqat Ali Khan said when asked about the issue at a press briefing here. He said Pakistan was committed to ensuring the security of Chinese personnel in Pakistan and talks on the issue are part of that arrangement, while he rejected reports about the deployment of Chinese military in Balochistan. The banned Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) accuses China and Islamabad of exploitation of the resource-rich province, a charge rejected by the authorities. The group has carried out attacks against Chinese interests in Pakistan. Khan said that a recent UN experts' statement regarding detainees in Balochistan lacked balance and proportionality, and it downplay

Taiwan detects 47 Chinese aircraft, 7 naval vessels near its shores

As per the MND, out of 47 sorties, 41 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's northern, southwestern and eastern ADIZ

Taiwan detects 18 Chinese aircraft, 7 Navy vessels near its shores

As per the MND, out of 18 sorties, 13 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ

Taiwan detects 27 Chinese aircraft, 6 vessels, a balloon near its shores

As per the MND, out of 27 sorties, 20 crossed the median line and entered Taiwan's southwestern ADIZ