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China military technology
![The Strategic Implications of China’s ‘Divine Dragon’ Spaceplane The Strategic Implications of China’s ‘Divine Dragon’ Spaceplane](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-11-18-143732.jpg)
The Strategic Implications of China’s ‘Divine Dragon’ Spaceplane
By Namrata Goswami and Peter Garretson
Having inexpensive and reusable space access – China’s goal in developing the Shenlong spaceplane – carries major national security implications.
![Beyond Defense: China’s Pursuit of Unorthodox Force Multipliers Beyond Defense: China’s Pursuit of Unorthodox Force Multipliers](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-08-14-130048.jpg)
Beyond Defense: China’s Pursuit of Unorthodox Force Multipliers
By Ron Matthews and Fitriani Bintang Timur
From animal mimicry to neuroscience, there is a hidden arms race underway in areas beyond “defense,” as traditionally understood.
![China, Lawfare, and the Contest for Control of Low Earth Orbit China, Lawfare, and the Contest for Control of Low Earth Orbit](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2023-08-09-173220.jpg)
China, Lawfare, and the Contest for Control of Low Earth Orbit
By Glenn Chafetz and Xavier Ortiz
The Chinese government seeks strategic advantage in space through attacks on the Western private sector.
![Xi Jinping’s Vision for Artificial Intelligence in the PLA Xi Jinping’s Vision for Artificial Intelligence in the PLA](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2022-11-15-204722.jpg)
Xi Jinping’s Vision for Artificial Intelligence in the PLA
By Koichiro Takagi
China is seeking to use “intelligentization” to build a “world-class” military.
![China’s Directed Energy Weapons and Counterspace Applications China’s Directed Energy Weapons and Counterspace Applications](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-02-19-5.jpg)
China’s Directed Energy Weapons and Counterspace Applications
By Oskar Glaese
China's non-kinetic physical anti-satellite weapons, including DEWs, will play a critical part in future warfare.
![Reviewing China’s New Stealth Fighters Reviewing China’s New Stealth Fighters](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat_2021-11-22-193545.jpg)
Reviewing China’s New Stealth Fighters
By Rick Joe
What we know about the twin seat J-20 and carrier-borne FC-31 fighter – and a mystery tailless airframe captured in satellite imagery.
![J-20: The Stealth Fighter That Changed PLA Watching Forever J-20: The Stealth Fighter That Changed PLA Watching Forever](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2021-01-11-25.jpg)
J-20: The Stealth Fighter That Changed PLA Watching Forever
By Rick Joe
A decade after the J-20's maiden flight, a look back at China's fifth generation stealth fighter – and how it changed PLA watching forever.
![The PLA’s AI Competitions The PLA’s AI Competitions](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-11-04-10.jpg)
The PLA’s AI Competitions
By Marcus Clay
Can the new design contests foster a culture of military innovation in China?
![The PLA’s New Push for Military Technology Innovation The PLA’s New Push for Military Technology Innovation](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-ap_18227286627767.jpg)
The PLA’s New Push for Military Technology Innovation
By Dr. Marcus Clay
As the U.S.-China technological competition intensifies, the Chinese military has created new mechanisms to accelerate military innovation. Will they succeed?
![The Economic and Military Impact of China’s BeiDou Navigation System The Economic and Military Impact of China’s BeiDou Navigation System](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-2020-07-01-5.jpg)
The Economic and Military Impact of China’s BeiDou Navigation System
By Namrata Goswami and Namrata Goswami
The combination of recent technological developments offers a China-led world order a definitive competitive edge.
![Does Russian Military Aviation Have Anything Left to Offer China? Does Russian Military Aviation Have Anything Left to Offer China?](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-t-50_su-57_36349482491.jpg)
Does Russian Military Aviation Have Anything Left to Offer China?
By Abraham Ait
A look at the possibility of further Russia fighter sales to the People’s Liberation Army.
![The Impact of Chinese Espionage on the United States The Impact of Chinese Espionage on the United States](https://thediplomat.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/sizes/thumbnail/thediplomat-3690787.jpg)
The Impact of Chinese Espionage on the United States
By Nicholas Eftimiades
What is the cumulative impact of China’s espionage activities for the United States' economy, security, and politics?
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