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Is This China’s Newest Special Forces Support Aircraft?
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The Chinese Z-11WB light helicopter has completed its maiden flight.
Remember China's Announced 300,000 Troop Cut? Not Everyone's Happy About It
By Ankit Panda
Xi Jinping's announcement of a major troop cut in the PLA caught even China's military by surprise.
Taiwan Practices Repelling PLA Invasion as China Conducts Firing Drills in Taiwan Strait
By Shannon Tiezzi
While Taiwan holds its major annual military exercise, China's PLA will conduct live-fire drills in the Taiwan Strait.
Wondering Why China Held Its Parade? Here Are 5 Things Beijing Accomplished.
By Dingding Chen
There are both internal and external benefits of the military parade, despite some international concerns.
Russia and China Kick Off Naval Exercise in Sea of Japan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The military exercise includes an amphibious and airborne landing by Russian and Chinese troops.
China and Russia to Hold Military Exercise in the Sea of Japan
By Ankit Panda
China and Russia will hold a naval exercise in the Sea of Japan in late August.
Revealed: China’s Deadly New Gun
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Watch out tankers! This new armor-piercing weapon could spell trouble for your tracked vehicles.
How China Practices the Invasion of Taiwan
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Recent Chinese military maneuvers in the Bashi Channel had only one purpose.
Report: 'China's Strategic Assertiveness' Fueling Tensions in Asia
By Franz-Stefan Gady
The 2015 SIPRI Yearbook emphasizes Beijing's critical role in aggravating tensions in East Asia.
Meet the PLA’s Deadly New 'Carrier Killer' Drone
By Franz-Stefan Gady
Beijing is heavily investing into the development of longer-range UAVs.
China's Military Dream
By Greg Austin
The newest element in military strategy in China's most recent defense white paper is the emphasis on cyber power.
China to Embrace New 'Active Defense' Strategy
By Franz-Stefan Gady
A new defense white paper outlines Beijing's growing military capabilities and strategic outlook.