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Defense spending in Asia is up in absolute terms but there many other factors to consider.

New appointments to the Central Military Commission suggest more influence for China’s Air Force – or not.

Much has been made of the missile dubbed “the carrier killer.” Can it be countered?

In the coming weeks, analysts around the globe will make their predictions regarding China’s presumed next leader. The task won’t be easy.

While made popular by recent analysis of China’s military, anti-access has deep routes in history.

While many have feared its rise, a weaker China struggling with economic and political challenges at home may present an even greater challenge.

With Beijing spending massive amounts of money on its rail network, corruption has seeped in. Could the PLA suffer the same fate?

From internal security, national defense and the expansion of strategic interests across the globe – is China’s military overstretched?

Japan is at a disadvantage in the Senkakus despite the Self-Defense Forces’ superior quality.

Is China’s new carrier a step towards a true blue-water navy?

While high-tech weapons may get all the attention, the organizational aspects of any military are important. China is no exception.

China’s development and use of naval and non-naval, non-military sea power has become a cause for concern – one that could alter the regional balance.