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March 6, 2023

Ukraine war has made it easier for US to isolate China in the Pacific

CNN: A year after Russia invaded Ukraine, Xi Jinping’s backing of Vladimir Putin has opened the door for the United

March 6, 2023

China plans 7.2% defence spending rise this year, faster than GDP target

Reuters: China will boost defence spending by 7.2% this year, slightly outpacing last year’s increase and faster than the government’s

March 3, 2023

PLA Navy holds 1st amphibious assault ship far sea drills in West Pacific

The Global Times: The Hainan, the first Type 075 amphibious assault ship of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) Navy,

March 2, 2023

House’s first China Committee hearing highlights Taiwan defenses

Defense News WASHINGTON — Lawmakers made the case for arming Taiwan when the House select committee on China convened its

March 2, 2023

The time is now to prepare for China conflict, Army leaders say

Defense News WASHINGTON — Top civilian and uniformed Army leaders said 2023 will be a pivotal year to train new

March 1, 2023

China expands Ream Naval Base in Cambodia

Navy Recognition: Ream Naval Base is a facility operated by the Royal Cambodian Navy in Sihanoukville, Cambodia. The base covers

March 1, 2023

Taiwan says 19 Chinese fighter jets entered its air defence zone

Al Jazeera: Taiwan’s defence ministry has observed 19 Chinese air force combat planes entering the island’s air defence zone in

March 1, 2023

China says it “organized troops” after U.S. spy plane flew over Taiwan Strait

CBS: Chinese military officials denounced the United States in a public statement this week, after a patrol and reconnaissance aircraft

February 28, 2023

Taiwan needs more Top Guns as chance of conflict with China grows

The Washington Post CHIAYI, Taiwan — Five years ago, Taiwanese fighter pilot Lt. Col. Hsiao Yi-chiao was ordered to scramble

February 28, 2023

Who Is Li Shangfu, China’s Next Defense Minister?

The Diplomat Gen. Li Shangfu, with deep ties to China’s military space enterprises, is widely expected to become China’s next