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China military modernization
Chief Engineer of China’s Alleged Stealth Fighter Vows New Capabilities For Aircraft
By Franz-Stefan Gady
In an exclusive interview with Chinese state-run media, the J-20’s chief engineer pledged new capabilities for the aircraft.
China's New 5th Generation Fighter Takes Part in First Air Combat Drill
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Several J-20 stealth fighters took part in combat exercises against less advanced Chinese fighter jets.
China in 2018: What to Expect
By Tuan N. Pham
Forecasting Beijing’s goals and actions in the next year.
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Moves Into Serial Production
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first stealth fighter will move soon into serial production, according to Chinese state-controlled media.
China’s First 5th Generation Fighter Jet Is Operational
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s first stealth fighter has been officially commissioned into military service.
China, Russia Launch First Military Drills in Baltic Sea
By Prashanth Parameswaran
Beijing and Moscow carry out exercises amid concerns from European states.
China's Answer to the US Military-Industrial Complex
By Leo Lin
The Central Commission for Integrated Military and Civilian Development represents a new trend in civil-military relations.
PLA Strategic Support Force: The 'Information Umbrella' for China's Military
By Elsa Kania
Beyond cyber and space warfare, the SSF will play a key role in conventional joint operations.
China’s First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China’s answer to the American F-22 Raptor has purportedly entered operational service with the Chinese Air Force.
China's Quest for Informatization Drives PLA Reforms
By Elsa Kania and John Costello
China's ongoing military reforms hint at new confidence in the PLA's ability to conduct informatized warfare.
Chinese Military Targets College Students With Its Latest Weapon: Rap Music
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's military steps up its publicity game, in hopes of bringing in more educated recruits.
Overview: China's People's Liberation Army Equipment at a Glance
By Ben Lowsen
Your reference guide for key People's Liberation Army equipment.
Chinese Grand Strategy: Interests, Institutions, Influence
By Mercy A. Kuo and Angelica O. Tang
Insight from Tom Kane
The New Military Force in Charge of China’s Nuclear Weapons
By Shannon Tiezzi
Goodbye Second Artillery Force; hello PLA Rocket Force.
China's First Stealth Fighter Is About to Enter Production
By Shannon Tiezzi
Chinese media reports suggest the J-20 is ready for production, ahead of schedule.
China's Plan for a New, Improved Military
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi Jinping just outlined an ambitious plan for military reforms, but implementation will take years.
Chinese Citizens Among 170 Hostages Taken in Mali Hotel
By Shannon Tiezzi
With yet another terrorist attack overseas threatening China's citizens, how will Beijing respond?
Is This China’s Newest Tool To Thwart US Military Power?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing has recently successfully completed a test flight of its largest high-altitude airship.
The Real Reason China Is Cutting 300,000 Troops
By Shannon Tiezzi
The troop reduction announced by Xi Jinping heralds a new round of PLA reforms.
Will China Have a Mini US Navy By 2020?
By Prashanth Parameswaran
A former admiral does the math – and the results are quite striking.
US Admiral: China Counter-Space Threat Is 'Real'
By Shannon Tiezzi
The head of U.S. Strategic Command pointed to China's counter-space capabilities as an area of concern.
US Admiral: Chinese Subs Outnumber America's
By Shannon Tiezzi
A U.S. admiral told Congress that China now has more submarines than the U.S. -- and is building still more.
How a 120-Year-Old War Is Driving China's Military Modernization
By David M. Liebenberg
An essay by Gen. Fan Changlong on the First Sino-Japanese War reveals China's current vision for military modernization.
A Closer Look at China’s Military Modernization
By Shannon Tiezzi
Dr. Phillip Saunders joins The Diplomat to take a closer look about China’s military modernization.