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The Sino-Vietnam War and China’s Long Route to Winning
By James Maclaren
A little-known war helped shape the future of Southeast Asia.
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China's Information Warfare Force Gets a New Commander
May 24, 2019
China's Information Warfare Force Gets a New Commander
The PLA Strategic Support Force has a new leader.
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China's Information Warfare Force Gets a New Commander
Vietnam Is the Chinese Military’s Preferred Warm-Up Fight
May 14, 2019
Vietnam Is the Chinese Military’s Preferred Warm-Up Fight
At some point, the Chinese military will need to test its new capabilities – and Vietnam is likely the preferred adversary.
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Vietnam Is the Chinese Military’s Preferred Warm-Up Fight
China’s Navy Flaunts Its Power, But to What End?
April 25, 2019
China’s Navy Flaunts Its Power, But to What End?
The PLAN’s 70th anniversary celebration raises important questions about China’s increasingly capable military.
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China’s Navy Flaunts Its Power, But to What End?
Does Russian Military Aviation Have Anything Left to Offer China?
April 05, 2019
Does Russian Military Aviation Have Anything Left to Offer China?
A look at the possibility of further Russia fighter sales to the People’s Liberation Army.
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Does Russian Military Aviation Have Anything Left to Offer China?
Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?
November 10, 2018
Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?
China’s military technology and weapons development are a reality check for regional security.
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Is China Fueling an East Asian Arms Race?
Chinese Anti-Submarine Warfare: Aviation Platforms, Strategy, and Doctrine
October 16, 2018
Chinese Anti-Submarine Warfare: Aviation Platforms, Strategy, and Doctrine
A close look at the Chinese navy's anti-submarine warfare capabilities, doctrine, and strategy.
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Chinese Anti-Submarine Warfare: Aviation Platforms, Strategy, and Doctrine
Less Visible Aspects of Chinese Military Modernization
September 21, 2018
Less Visible Aspects of Chinese Military Modernization
Besides new equipment, we need to pay attention to how China is upgrading old systems.
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Less Visible Aspects of Chinese Military Modernization
China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training
May 11, 2018
China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training
The J-20 fighter jet recently conducted its first over-the-sea combat exercise, according to the Chinese military.
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China’s J-20 Fighter Undergoes First Over-the-Sea Combat Training
Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft
March 14, 2018
Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft
In an exclusive interview with Chinese state-run media, the J-20’s chief engineer pledged new capabilities for the aircraft.
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Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft
China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill
January 23, 2018
China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill
Several J-20 stealth fighters took part in combat exercises against less advanced Chinese fighter jets.
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China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill
China in 2018: What to Expect
January 11, 2018
China in 2018: What to Expect
Forecasting Beijing’s goals and actions in the next year.
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China in 2018: What to Expect
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production
October 31, 2017
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production
China’s first stealth fighter will move soon into serial production, according to Chinese state-controlled media.
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China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet Is Operational
October 02, 2017
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet Is Operational
China’s first stealth fighter has been officially commissioned into military service.
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China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet Is Operational
China, Russia Launch First Military Drills in Baltic Sea
July 26, 2017
China, Russia Launch First Military Drills in Baltic Sea
Beijing and Moscow carry out exercises amid concerns from European states.
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China, Russia Launch First Military Drills in Baltic Sea
China's Answer to the US Military-Industrial Complex
April 11, 2017
China's Answer to the US Military-Industrial Complex
The Central Commission for Integrated Military and Civilian Development represents a new trend in civil-military relations.
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China's Answer to the US Military-Industrial Complex
PLA Strategic Support Force: The 'Information Umbrella' for China's Military
April 01, 2017
PLA Strategic Support Force: The 'Information Umbrella' for China's Military
Beyond cyber and space warfare, the SSF will play a key role in conventional joint operations.
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PLA Strategic Support Force: The 'Information Umbrella' for China's Military
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Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
July 16, 2019
Sebastien Peyrouse on the EU's New Central Asia Strategy
What are Europe’s main interests in Central Asia and how does the EU plan to pursue them?
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