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The visit by China’s top general to Washington this week is welcome. But real domestic reforms must follow.

Military maps can be useful. But ones showing the range of China’s missiles underscore their shortcomings.

Despite tensions over human rights, both sides were happy with the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue.

Enhancements to the Chinese Navy’s destroyer capabilities are a step closer to achieving blue-water goals.

With Osama bin Laden dead, the US will increasingly look toward the Asia-Pacific. Will Europe follow?

If China’s navy wants to undertake real long-range operations, its new aircraft carrier will need a more diverse air wing.

Is a revolution in Taiwan’s naval strategy taking place? Enterprise will be needed to create a sea-denial fleet.

The hype over China’s military is reminiscent of Cold War fears about Russia. But the US shouldn’t overreact to a new Chinese aircraft carrier.

Does India have a grand maritime narrative? Its navy will be disadvantaged if strategy is devised on the hoof.

Are Chinese internet rumours about the development of a J-18 jump jet fighter really credible?

Global warming is set to bring the Arctic into play as a key strategic region for the US, China and Russia. Can a stable set of rules be crafted?

Hopes that the Tohoku earthquake in Japan could lead to closer ties between China and Japan look premature.