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China Conducted Anti-Satellite Missile Test
By Zachary Keck
The U.S. says that China conducted an anti-satellite missile test last week, not a ballistic missile defense test.
China Conducts Third Anti-Missile Test
By Zachary Keck
China’s military conducted a successful land-based anti-missile test this week, following similar ones in 2010 and 2013.
Does China Care About Air Power?
By Ankit Panda
The PLA has always been a ground force-centric military. Is that changing?
Japan, UK to Jointly Develop Missile Technology
By Ankit Panda
Plus, PLA infantry to exercise with the U.S. and Australia, the UCLASS, and MH17. Defense links.
The Danger Zone in Naval Arms Races
By James R. Holmes
China’s naval advantages are wasting assets, giving Beijing ever more reason to seize the initiative.
Cruise Missiles: China’s Real ‘Carrier Killer’
By Zachary Keck
U.S. military analysts warn of the growing threat Chinese cruise missiles pose to the U.S. in the Asia-Pacific region
What Are the Limits of Legitimate Economic Espionage?
By Robert Farley
Global norms protecting foreign intellectual property are a recent development and aren't widely accepted.
Why Did the US Indict PLA Officers for Hacking, Economic Espionage?
By Ankit Panda
The United States upset a delicate bilateral status quo with the indictment. Did it have good reasons for doing so?
China Expands Cyber Spying
By Zachary Keck
Mandiant’s latest report concludes Chinese cyber espionage has expanded despite embarrassing public exposures.
China Attempts Military Transparency… And Fails
By Harry Kazianis
If the PLA wants to be transparent, giving Chuck Hagel a tour of its symbolic aircraft carrier won't cut it.
PLA General Charged With Embezzlement, Bribery
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a two year investigation, Lt. Gen. Gu Junshan has been formally charged with corruption.
China Creates New Military Reform Leading Group
By Zachary Keck
President Xi Jinping now heads up another important new leading group, further cementing his grip on power.