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The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has issued a warning that Chinese military intelligence services are posing as job recruiters to trick staff in Western governments into disclosing sensitive information through false job advertisements.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defence reported increased Chinese military activity, detecting 8 PLAN vessels, 5 official ships, and 7 sorties of PLA aircraft around its territory.
Reports indicate that Iran likely used a Chinese-made, shoulder-launched missile to shoot down a US F-15 fighter jet during a conflict. This suggests a potential transfer of advanced military technology from China to Iran.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported tracking 12 Chinese ships and 10 military aircraft operating near its territory, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
The Chinese military has issued new regulations aimed at tightening oversight and accountability for its senior officers, signaling a continued focus on anti-corruption efforts within the armed forces.
Taiwan has detected and is monitoring a second Chinese 'combat' patrol near the island within a week, deploying ships and jets in response. This unprovoked military activity involved 29 Chinese military aircraft and 8 ships.
European nations and the EU are increasingly confronting China's economic dominance in sectors like automotive and technology, leading to discussions on sanctions, reliance, and market competition. US lawmakers also scrutinize financial ties to Chinese military-linked firms.
China has accused Japan of creating pretexts for its own military expansion by hyping alarm over Chinese military activity in its latest defense paper draft.
Taiwan stated there were no surprises from the Trump-Xi summit and urged China to cease its military pressure on the island nation.
An American pilot, Gerald Eddie Brown Jr., has sparked controversy after being accused of providing unauthorized F-35 training to Chinese military aviators on approximately 15-20 occasions.
Taiwan has been placed on alert after its defense ministry detected two Chinese warships operating near its strategically important Penghu Islands. This incident marks a continued presence of Chinese military activity in the vicinity of Taiwan.
Taiwan's defense ministry reported tracking eight Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating in its vicinity, indicating ongoing military presence and potential tensions in the region.
Chinese military vessels have been observed sailing near Japan's outlying islands, an action that comes amidst heightened tensions surrounding Taiwan.
Taiwan's military has tracked six Chinese military aircraft and six ships operating in its vicinity, highlighting ongoing tensions in the region.
Chinese PLA naval and air forces conducted joint combat readiness patrols and drills in the East China Sea. This action followed the transit of a Japanese Maritime Self-Defense Force destroyer through the Taiwan Strait, with China releasing footage of the event.
US military leaders presented a picture of Chinese military threats, including those related to Taiwan and space, to Congress, advocating for increased US military capabilities for the financial year 2027.
Chinese military officials have been called upon to maintain and uphold the traditions of the Communist Party. This directive emphasizes ideological adherence within the armed forces.
Taiwan's military has tracked seven Chinese ships and one military helicopter operating near its borders, indicating continued Chinese military presence in the region.
Taiwan's military has tracked 13 Chinese military aircraft and 9 ships operating in its vicinity, indicating ongoing regional tensions.
Liu Guozhi, a former high-ranking scientist in the Chinese military and one-time nuclear test site commander, has been removed from the website of China's top national research institute.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has intensified his anti-corruption campaign, leading to the removal of several senior military chiefs, as experts highlight the ongoing priority of rooting out corruption within the armed forces.
Taiwan's defense ministry detected 26 Chinese military aircraft around the island, with 16 entering its Air Defence Identification Zone, marking a return of large-scale flights after an unusual absence in the Taiwan Strait.
Taiwan says large-scale Chinese military flights return after unusual absence Reuters
Taiwanese residents have noted a sudden reduction in Chinese military flights near the island in recent weeks, after years of almost daily pressure from Beijing's air force.
Taiwan's military reported tracking five Chinese military aircraft and six naval vessels operating around the country. This activity is part of ongoing tensions in the region.
The deployment, which the Defense Ministry moved forward by one year, comes as the Chinese military ramps up its training around Japan’s far-flung islands near Taiwan.
Australia's military reported that a Chinese navy helicopter flew dangerously close to one of its aircraft during a routine passage through the Yellow Sea, which Beijing criticized as a 'provocation'.
US lawmakers have expressed concerns to Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan regarding the company's testing of tools from a China-linked firm, fearing it could expose cutting-edge chipmaking processes to Chinese military companies.
A former US Air Force fighter pilot has been accused of secretly training the Chinese military, raising concerns about national security.
Taiwan has tracked eight Chinese military aircraft and seven ships in its vicinity, indicating ongoing military activity.
A former US Air Force pilot with over two decades of experience has been arrested and charged with conspiring to assist the Chinese military by training Chinese air force pilots, posing a serious threat to American security.
The US Justice Department announced the arrest of a former Air Force fighter pilot accused of training Chinese military personnel without authorization, highlighting concerns about foreign influence.
Gerald Brown, a 65-year-old former US Air Force fighter pilot, was arrested in Indiana upon returning from China, accused of training Chinese military personnel.
Xi Jinping's anti-corruption drive within China's military is partly politically motivated, but also aims to address deep-seated corrupt practices within the People's Liberation Army.
The People's Liberation Army has been advised to reform its English language teaching methods at military schools and recruit professional instructors to enhance soldiers' language proficiency.
American and Chinese military officers held rare 'candid' deconfliction talks in Hawaii, following a recent summit between Trump and Xi in Beijing.
Nvidia has announced its entry into the Windows laptop market with new AI-focused chips, directly competing with Intel and AMD. This move aims to integrate advanced AI functionalities into personal computers, causing shifts in the tech stock market.
US President Trump is considering a potential peace deal with Iran, with the Pentagon chief warning of the US's capability to resume conflict if demands are not met. Meanwhile, Trump's physician released a report stating the president is in excellent health despite some minor concerns, and the US defense secretary addressed China's military buildup.
A Chinese military delegation is participating in the Shangri-La Dialogue, a key security summit held in Singapore.
China's military announced it drove away a Dutch frigate from waters near the disputed Paracel Islands in the South China Sea. Beijing claims the Dutch warship entered its territorial waters illegally, prompting a response from the People's Liberation Army.
A report indicates that Iran utilized a route through Dubai to smuggle nearly 1.8 tonnes of Chinese-made satellite antenna equipment from Shanghai, destined for Iran in late 2025.
Taiwan's military has tracked seven Chinese military aircraft and eight naval vessels operating in areas close to its territory.
Taiwan's military has tracked five Chinese military planes and eight ships operating in its vicinity, indicating ongoing regional tensions.
Chinese military analysts are reportedly studying the ongoing war in Iran, now in its third month, as a case study to understand potential US military capabilities and limitations in a conflict over Taiwan.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported tracking seven Chinese ships and four military aircraft operating near its territory.
Taiwan's military has tracked 22 Chinese military aircraft and 9 naval ships operating near its territory.
President Trump ordered the US Navy to "shoot and kill" any Iranian boats that harass US vessels or lay mines in the Strait of Hormuz. This directive escalates tensions between the two nations amid stalled peace talks and concerns over the strait's security.
Taiwan's military tracked 15 Chinese military aircraft and 6 ships operating near the island, indicating ongoing regional tensions.
China's military has deployed a warship formation to conduct combat drills and training exercises in the Western Pacific, transiting through the Yokoate Waterway. This move is seen by some as a deterrent to hostile forces.
A mainland Chinese military magazine has suggested that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) could deploy minelaying drones to blockade Japan and other waters within the strategic first island chain during a potential conflict over Taiwan. The strategy would involve AJX002 drones.
Chinese President Xi Jinping called on senior military commanders to abandon 'airs of superiority' and 'remain faithful to their identity as revolutionary servants,' amidst recent purges within the military leadership.
The number of Chinese military aircraft flying near Taiwan significantly decreased by half in March. This reduction marks a notable change in the frequency of such aerial incursions.
The leader of Taiwan's main opposition party, Kuomintang (KMT) chairperson Cheng Li-wun, has accepted an invitation from Chinese leader Xi Jinping to visit China in April, marking the first such visit in a decade amidst a high-stakes drama where Donald Trump has paused support for the island.
Chinese observers suggest that a new military base being established by Beijing in the contested Paracel Islands will likely have limited strategic value, even as the South China Sea remains a focal point of regional tensions.
Taiwan's military tracked 12 Chinese military aircraft and 11 ships, indicating continued Chinese military activity near the island.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported tracking 36 Chinese military aircraft and 9 naval ships operating around the island, indicating ongoing tensions in the region.
After a two-week period of calm, Taiwan has reported a sudden surge in Chinese military activity, with 26 aircraft and 7 ships detected near the island, sparking speculation about the reasons for the change.
No Chinese military aircraft have been observed near Taiwan for nearly two weeks, marking the longest period of inactivity in their air operations.
For nearly two weeks in late February, the Chinese military largely stopped flying its aircraft near Taiwan, a daily occurrence for years, leaving analysts puzzled about the reason, according to The New York Times.
National security concerns raised over $67 million research initiative as institutions accused of partnerships with Chinese military-linked organizations.
Taiwan has reported a significant reduction in Chinese military aircraft sorties near the island, with no detections for nine of the past ten days, leading experts to speculate on the reasons behind the dramatic change.
An analysis questions whether Serbia's President Aleksandar Vučić's announcement of acquiring thousands of Chinese military robots is a genuine defense strategy or primarily a marketing message, with experts expressing skepticism.
Chinese military academics are calling for a significant reform in defense language training, emphasizing its critical role in modern warfare, a lesson highlighted by the Ukraine war.
A former U.S. Air Force officer has been accused by the Justice Department of traveling to China to train pilots for the People’s Liberation Army Air Force without State Department approval.
A former F-35 Lightning II instructor pilot, Gerald Eddie Brown, Jr., has been arrested and charged by the US for allegedly training China's air force.
Analysts claim that a large Chinese military drone has been regularly flying over the South China Sea in recent months, emitting false transponder signals to deceive monitoring systems.
A large Chinese military drone has been conducting regular flights over the South China Sea, transmitting false transponder signals to appear as other aircraft, a tactic that could be a rehearsal for operations near Taiwan.
A large Chinese military drone has been conducting regular flights over the South China Sea, transmitting false transponder signals to disguise itself as other aircraft, potentially as part of a training exercise for Taiwan.
The Australian frigate HMAS Toowoomba sailed through the Taiwan Strait on Friday and Saturday, monitored closely by the People’s Liberation Army, which remained on alert throughout the transit, according to a mainland Chinese media report. The Global Times, a nationalist newspaper affiliated with the Communist Party mouthpiece People’s Daily, reported the vessel’s passage on Saturday, citing a Chinese military source. Taiwan’s Liberty News reported that the frigate was spotted on Friday in th...
The Pentagon has concluded that Chinese companies Alibaba and BYD have links to the Chinese military, raising national security concerns for the United States.
Chinese research institutions with ties to the military are reportedly attempting to acquire advanced artificial intelligence chips from Nvidia, despite U.S. export restrictions. This pursuit highlights China's ongoing efforts to bolster its AI capabilities for military applications.
China's military has been observed conducting patrols in the vicinity of the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported tracking 16 Chinese military aircraft and 11 naval vessels operating around the island, continuing a pattern of increased Chinese military presence in the region.
The Chinese military announced it mobilized maritime and air assets to expel a Dutch frigate from waters under its control in a disputed area of the South China Sea.
Taiwanese official Joseph Wu has asserted that recent Chinese military activity near Taiwan is unprovoked.
Taiwan's military has detected Chinese military aircraft and naval vessels operating near the island for a second consecutive day, with several aircraft crossing the Taiwan Strait median line, indicating ongoing regional tensions.
Taiwan's military has tracked 13 Chinese military aircraft and 7 ships operating near its territory. This ongoing surveillance highlights persistent tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
Japan's upcoming defense paper is expected to signal concern regarding increased Chinese military activities in the Pacific region.
A research team from China's Army Medical University suggests that oral fish oil intake may not improve and could even accelerate cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease patients. The study challenges the common belief that omega-3 supplements protect cognition.
A mainland Chinese military magazine suggests that the People’s Liberation Army’s new weaponized container ship, the Zhong Da 79, could be crucial for deterring foreign intervention in a Taiwan conflict.
The Chinese military aired footage of YJ-20 hypersonic anti-ship missile launches over the weekend. This display comes as joint US-Philippines-Japan drills, known as Balikatan, heighten tensions in the disputed South China Sea.
Chinese military vessels were observed sailing near Japan's outlying islands, a move that comes amidst escalating tensions surrounding Taiwan.
The Chinese military has issued a warning to Japan following a transit through a strait, indicating heightened tensions between the two nations.
A Chinese military magazine has proposed that the People's Liberation Army (PLA) could deploy its GJ-21 stealth attack drones to counter a potential swarm of uncrewed combat boats from Taiwan, a strategy inspired by Ukraine. The commentary appeared in Defence Review.
Taiwan's Ministry of National Defense reported tracking five Chinese military aircraft and seven naval vessels operating near its airspace and waters.
President Xi Jinping called on senior Chinese military officers to deepen ideological rectification and political refining to achieve a 'brand new look' for the People's Liberation Army's centenary goal, following a sweeping anti-corruption drive.
A video circulating online shows an armed quadruped robot leading a close-quarters battle exercise, possibly involving the Chinese military, for clearing operations.
The Chinese military has revealed new drone 'wolf packs' capable of swarm operations and robot dogs that can be equipped with grenade launchers and machine guns for urban combat.
Taiwan's military has reported tracking 10 Chinese ships and 3 military aircraft operating near its territory, indicating ongoing tensions in the region.
Iran’s power structure, succession mechanism and geographic conditions are all factors in its military resilience, despite the decapitation of its leadership by the US and Israel, according to…
The US military is monitoring 23 Chinese port projects and 12 space-enabling facilities across Latin America and considers every one of them “a potential dual-use asset” that could support Chinese military operations, the top US commander for South America told Congress on Tuesday. General Francis Donovan, head of US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), made the disclosure during a House Armed Services Committee hearing on US military posture in the western hemisphere. Asked by Lance Gooden, a...
After quieter weeks, Taiwan reports large-scale Chinese military aircraft presence near the island AP News
Beijing is using AI to help its radars better detect low-altitude drones, according to a top Chinese military scientist who cited drone swarm tactics in the US’ ongoing attack on Iran as an emerging pressure on radar. This development was revealed on Wednesday by Xu Jin, a leading air-defence radar expert and a member of China’s top political advisory body, the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC). On the sidelines of Beijing’s “two sessions”...
Mysterious Lull in Chinese Military Flights Leaves Taiwan Guessing WSJ
A Chinese military spokesperson has reaffirmed the country's unwavering commitment to national reunification. This statement underscores China's long-standing policy regarding its territorial integrity and sovereignty.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for absolute loyalty to the Communist Party and an end to corruption within the military, following an investigation into a top general.
Australia's Defense Ministry expressed concerns to Beijing after a Chinese military helicopter engaged in 'dangerous' maneuvers in the Yellow Sea on Wednesday.
The Chilean government has declined a request from a Chinese military hospital ship to provide medical aid to its residents, a decision seen as reflecting Santiago’s closer ties with Washington.
A retired elite US Air Force pilot has been arrested and faces questioning from US intelligence and military authorities for allegedly training the Chinese military.
SA’s links to US case against fighter pilot held for ‘helping Chinese military’ Daily Maverick
New details are emerging about a significant purge within the Chinese military, described as one of the largest in modern Chinese history, following the removal of General Zhang Youxia, former vice chairman of the Central Military Commission.
Gerald Brown, a former US Air Force pilot who served for 24 years and was an instructor, is facing severe penalties after allegedly going to China in 2023 to train local pilots.
A former elite US military fighter pilot has been arrested in Indiana on suspicion of training members of the Chinese armed forces without the required US government authorization.
U.S. expands advanced missile deployments in northern Philippines, positioning Tomahawk-capable systems within 1,000+ miles of Chinese military assets.
The CIA has released a recruitment video aimed at Chinese military personnel, capitalizing on recent turmoil within the Chinese army following a corruption investigation into a top general.