Chinese military scientists have been looking for ways to make them more durable, harder to detect and even to serve as platforms that fire advanced weapons.
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Biden Aims to Deter China With Greater U.S. Military Presence in Philippines
U.S. officials say they are preparing to surge forces in the event of conflict with China, including over Taiwan, but do not intend to build up permanent bases.
China’s Xi Emphasizes Unity at Jiang Zemin’s Funeral
Paying tribute to President Jiang Zemin, China’s leader, Xi Jinping, urged the nation to rally around himself, a week after protests tested his authority.
For Biden and Xi, a Long Relationship With Rising Mutual Suspicion
The men, who first met as vice presidents, plan to hold face-to-face talks for the first time as national leaders, and at a time when animus defines U.S.-China relations.
China Recruiting Former R.A.F. Pilots to Train Army Pilots., U.K. Says
Citing national security, Britain wants to stop its retired military pilots from accepting lucrative contracts to train members of the People’s Liberation Army.
U.S. Aims to Turn Taiwan Into Giant Weapons Depot
Officials say Taiwan needs to become a “porcupine” with enough weapons to hold out if the Chinese military blockades and invades it, even if Washington decides to send troops.
Chinese Drones: The Latest Irritant Buzzing Taiwan’s Defenses
Drones are increasingly testing Taiwan’s capacity to respond to China’s growing military pressure. Soldiers shot one down recently and are ramping up defenses.
China Pushes Its Vision for Taiwan As U.S. Delegation Visits
Beijing has seized on the tensions over Taiwan, further fanned by a meeting between five U.S. lawmakers and the island’s president, to push a far-reaching vision for unification.
China’s Military Drills and Other Tensions With Taiwan, Explained
China’s military announced new exercises near Taiwan, a day after concluding four days of drills that simulated a blockade of the island.
China’s Military Drills and Other Tensions With Taiwan, Explained
China’s military announced new exercises near Taiwan, a day after concluding four days of drills that simulated a blockade of the island.