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Conventional Deterrence in the Asia-Pacific Region
By Ankit Panda
Are Asian militaries taking the challenges of conventional deterrence seriously?
Possible Use of Blinding Laser Weapon Near China's Djibouti Base Spurs US Warning to Aviators
By Ankit Panda
The Chinese military may be using a high-powered laser against pilots in Djibouti air space.
Could China Flash Invade Taiwan?
By Ian Easton
A look at what would be the ultimate nightmare scenario for Taiwan.
China Announces Commissioning of DF-26 Intermediate-Range Ballistic Missile Brigade
By Ankit Panda
A brigade comprising at least 22 DF-26 launchers has been commissioned into the People's Liberation Army Rocket Force.
China Now Has the World's Largest Active Service Tank Force
By Franz-Stefan Gady
China is rapidly modernizing its main battle tank fleet, increasingly fielding third-generation designs.
Has Xi Fully Consolidated His Power Over the Military?
By Charlotte Gao
Command over China’s armed police has been transferred from the State Council to the Central Military Commission.
Making Sense of the Chinese People's Liberation Army's New Tracks at Doklam
By Ankit Panda
Chinese troops added new tracks near the point of the summertime standoff in the late-summer.
Chinese President Demands 'Absolute Loyalty' From Military
By Charlotte Gao
Xi Jinping actively enhances his power in the military by emphasizing the CMC Chairman Responsibility System.
US Combatant Commands With Chinese Flare: The PLA’s New Joint Command Structure
By Ben Lowsen and Wilson VornDick
A China specialist and a military strategist discuss The PLA’s emerging command structure.
What a New PLA Promotion Says About Xi Jinping's Military Control
By Charlotte Gao
Xi Jinping further shakes up the military and consolidates his control.
China Confirms Deployment of New Light Tank
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese military has officially acknowledged the induction of a new light main battle tank.
China’s Air Force Tests Missile Defense Near North Korea Border
By Charlotte Gao
China’s defense ministry says it’s a part of routine exercise, not against any specific country