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Tag: People’s Liberation Army (China)
Dismissals Point to Xi Jinping’s Quiet Shake-Up of China’s Military
The purge of several commanders from China’s legislature was the latest sign of widening investigations focused on the sensitive arms sector, experts say.
China Dismisses Gen. Li Shangfu, Its Defense Minister, Amid Speculation
The unexplained dismissal of Gen. Li Shangfu, the military’s top diplomat, came shortly after the foreign minister and two top commanders in the country’s rocket forces were also ousted.
China’s Military is Making Risky Moves and Adding Nuclear Warheads, U.S. Says
The Defense Department said in a report to Congress that Beijing’s “coercive” air intercepts were aimed at intimidating U.S. forces in the region.
Monday Briefing: How China Is Walling Off the Sea
Plus pursuing K-pop stardom while being out and proud.
Blasting Bullhorns and Water Cannons, Chinese Ships Wall Off the Sea
The world’s most brazen maritime militarization is gaining muscle in waters through which one-third of global ocean trade passes.
China Flies Record Number of Military Planes Near Taiwan
Taiwan’s defense ministry criticized the uptick in Chinese military activity, saying Beijing should “stop such destructive unilateral actions.”
China Is Investigating Its Defense Minister, U.S. Officials Say
General Li Shangfu’s recent absence from the public eye, which follows the removal of two top commanders, has raised questions about Xi Jinping’s confidence in his military.
China’s Defense Minister Has Not Been Seen in Weeks, Fueling Intrigue
General Li Shangfu was promoted to his position in March. His absence points to questions about the highest-level upheaval in China’s military in years.
China Conducts Major Military Exercises in Western Pacific
The drills, which appear to simulate a blockade of Taiwan, are believed to be in response to recent military drills between the United States and allies.