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The Pentagon issues its annual report on China’s military, with a focus on the country’s navy and cyber warfare.

The US has been quick to claim that China’s military plans aren’t transparent. China, though, says the same of the US.

Chinese reports that the country has a vast network of tunnels for its nuclear missiles have been oddly overlooked.

China’s defence ministry denies reports it had access to a downed US stealth helicopter in Pakistan.

The AirSea Battle concept for countering China’s military rise is expensive and unhelpful. And could even spark a nuclear conflict.

Taiwan appears to be showing signs of interest in developing drones as combat aircraft. It’s unlikely to work.

Rumours of a radiation leak from a Chinese nuclear submarine highlight the challenges of nuclear deterrence.

There’s been much speculation about the implications of China’s first aircraft carrier. The Diplomat answers some of the key questions.

The launch of China’s new aircraft carrier is a milestone for the country’s navy. But it’s of limited military utility.

There’s a limit to what military-to-military forums can teach countries. The US and China are a case in point.

Despite China’s military build-up, US submarines are more than a match for its sea defences, a recent report says.

August 1 is Army Day in China. Recent improvements in Sino-US military ties are welcome, but conflicting interests mean tensions might still be inevitable.