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PLA Air Force
What Are China’s Plans for its Airborne Corps?
By Ying Yu Lin
What the reshuffling of top leadership tells us about the future development of PLA aviation.
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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
After US FONOP, China Intensifies Military Drills in South China Sea
March 26, 2018
After US FONOP, China Intensifies Military Drills in South China Sea
Tensions between China and the United States are rapidly building up.
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After US FONOP, China Intensifies Military Drills in South China Sea
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’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’s First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF
March 14, 2017
China’s First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF
China’s answer to the American F-22 Raptor has purportedly entered operational service with the Chinese Air Force.
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China’s First Fifth-Generation Fighter Jet Enters Service With the PLAAF
Meet the Chinese Air Force's New Drone-Tracking Unit
February 23, 2016
Meet the Chinese Air Force's New Drone-Tracking Unit
From the details, it appears the main concern is regulating civilian drone flights.
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Meet the Chinese Air Force's New Drone-Tracking Unit
China's First Stealth Fighter Is About to Enter Production
December 30, 2015
China's First Stealth Fighter Is About to Enter Production
Chinese media reports suggest the J-20 is ready for production, ahead of schedule.
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China's First Stealth Fighter Is About to Enter Production
Taiwan's Coast Guard Conducts Armed Raid to Reclaim 'Hostages' Taken by Chinese Fishermen
August 15, 2015
Taiwan's Coast Guard Conducts Armed Raid to Reclaim 'Hostages' Taken by Chinese Fishermen
Plus, more on the situation in Tianjin, a shadow banking collapse, and China's "internet police." Friday China links.
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Taiwan's Coast Guard Conducts Armed Raid to Reclaim 'Hostages' Taken by Chinese Fishermen
The Rise of China's Nanjing Military Region
July 15, 2015
The Rise of China's Nanjing Military Region
The Nanjing Military Region has become a major source of PLA Air Force leaders.
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The Rise of China's Nanjing Military Region
In New White Paper, China's Military Embraces Global Mission
May 28, 2015
In New White Paper, China's Military Embraces Global Mission
China envisions a global role for its military --especially its navy -- to protect overseas interests.
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In New White Paper, China's Military Embraces Global Mission
China’s ADIZ and the Japan-US response
December 07, 2013
China’s ADIZ and the Japan-US response
Japan and the U.S. will need to carefully calibrate their response to China’s new Air Defense Identification Zone.
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China’s ADIZ and the Japan-US response
September 14, 2013
China’s Carrier-Based J-15 Likely Enters Mass Production
China’s state media reports suggest the J-15 has entered mass production but can’t take off with bombs.
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China’s Carrier-Based J-15 Likely Enters Mass Production
The Arc of Chinese Strategy
March 01, 2013
The Arc of Chinese Strategy
“The EP-3 incident offered a foretaste of what the coming decade-plus would bring.”
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The Arc of Chinese Strategy
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Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
July 09, 2019
Shankaran Nambiar on the State of New Malaysia’s Economy
A conversation on the state of Malaysia’s economy under its new government, and the implications for domestic and foreign policy.
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