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China Rejects Canadian, Australian Charges of Unsafe Air Intercepts

China Rejects Canadian, Australian Charges of Unsafe Air Intercepts

By Ken Moritsugu
Both Canada and Australia accused Chinese military planes of nearly causing collisions during separate aerial encounters.

Is China’s Stealth Bomber Due to Make an Appearance Soon?

Is China’s Stealth Bomber Due to Make an Appearance Soon?

By Robert Farley
The Xian H-20 has people talking again. Will it show up in November this year?
Taiwanese Air Force Scrambles Jets Amid PLAAF Flyby

Taiwanese Air Force Scrambles Jets Amid PLAAF Flyby

By Ankit Panda
The Chinese drills took place shortly after the election of a new chairman for Taiwan’s opposition KMT party.

China’s Military Advancements in the 2010s: Air and Ground

China’s Military Advancements in the 2010s: Air and Ground

By Rick Joe
Reviewing the most major and visible developments the PLA and Chinese military industry have experienced in the 2010s.

The Significance of the First Ever China-Russia Strategic Bomber Patrol

The Significance of the First Ever China-Russia Strategic Bomber Patrol

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The impact of the recent flight of four nuclear-capable bombers on regional strategic stability in East Asia should not be underestimated.

China, Russia Conduct First Ever Joint Strategic Bomber Patrol Flights in Indo-Pacific Region

China, Russia Conduct First Ever Joint Strategic Bomber Patrol Flights in Indo-Pacific Region

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Japan scrambled fighter jets to escort the bombers, while South Korean aircraft fired warning shots against a Russian plane that reportedly violated the country's airspace.

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets 999 Times in 2018 in Response to Foreign Aircraft

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets 999 Times in 2018 in Response to Foreign Aircraft

By Franz-Stefan Gady
981 out of 999 scrambles were conducted against Chinese and Russian military aircraft.
China Conducts Military Drills Involving Long-Range Bombers Near Taiwan, Japan

China Conducts Military Drills Involving Long-Range Bombers Near Taiwan, Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese military aircraft flew over the Bashi Channel and Miyako Strait on April 15 as part of a military exercise.

Japan Intercepts 2 Chinese Long-Range Bombers, Spy Plane Over East China Sea

Japan Intercepts 2 Chinese Long-Range Bombers, Spy Plane Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy Air Force aircraft conducted another incursion into the Miyako Strait on April 1.

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 4 Chinese Bombers Over East China Sea

Japan Scrambles Fighter Jets to Intercept 4 Chinese Bombers Over East China Sea

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese PLAAF flew long-range bombers and fighter jets through the Miyako Strait on March 30.

How Does China’s Air Force Learn and Adapt to New Circumstances?

How Does China’s Air Force Learn and Adapt to New Circumstances?

By Robert Farley
The PLAAF has made close study of U.S. military institutions.
Japanese Fighters Intercept Chinese Spy Plane in Sea of Japan

Japanese Fighters Intercept Chinese Spy Plane in Sea of Japan

By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Japan Air Self-Defense Force intercepted a Chinese surveillance aircraft approaching Japanese airspace on August 29.

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