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The Chinese military’s J-15 Flying Shark fighter is no great leap forward. Still, it suggests blue-water ambitions.

The Chinese military’s J-15 Flying Shark fighter is no great leap forward. Still, it suggests blue-water ambitions.

History shows the dangers of countries stretching themselves too thin. China’s military should keep this in mind.

While trade has been blossoming, lingering concerns over military technology and worries over an influx of Chinese workers could hurt ties.

Its current row with Vietnam in the South China Sea has alarmed many observers. But a similar spat with Japan shows that conflict isn’t inevitable.

Is the Chinese military’s assistance in evacuating citizens from Libya a precursor to future missions overseas?

The US is well aware that China’s military doesn’t need to compete head-on. An asymmetric approach is more effective.

Interest in grainy photos of China’s J-20 show how the West relies for news on milibloggers. Sometimes too much.

The latest spat between China and Vietnam looks dangerously close to escalating. China needs to take the lead in finding a solution.

As tensions rise between Vietnam and China in the South China Sea, Vietnam calls for foreign involvement.

Does a cash-strapped US face a Cold War redux as China encourages it to ramp up defence spending? Boosting alliances is the way to respond, says Brad Glosserman.

China’s military is trying to reassure neighbours like Vietnam that it’s no threat. It’s not working.