Chinese Military

Chinese President Hu Jintao was widely interpreted this week as urging China to prepare for war. He didn’t.

China’s new carrier should come as no shock. It’s part of the natural evolution of China’s naval capabilities.

China’s new carrier should come as no shock. It’s part of the natural evolution of China’s naval capabilities.

China’s PLA has often kept a low profile in the nation’s politics. But its influence over policy may be growing.

Burma may welcome the thaw in U.S. ties marked by Hillary Clinton’s visit. But its interests still lay with China.

Burma may welcome the thaw in U.S. ties marked by Hillary Clinton’s visit. But its interests still lay with China.

Should the U.S. take a leaf from an old playbook and consider trying war by contingent in East Asia?

The U.S. ambushed and isolated China at the East Asia summit. If China wants to recover it needs to manage its competition with the United States – and not scare its neighbors.

China’s military has a new maritime patrol plane. Has it been developed with the U.S. Navy in mind?

China’s military has a new maritime patrol plane. Has it been developed with the U.S. Navy in mind?

The cancelation of the latest talks over their disputed border, allegedly due to Chinese pressure on India over the Dalai Lama, is likely to stoke growing tensions.

China’s rhetoric with its neighbors has improved. But the Philippines and Vietnam aren’t taking chances.