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In a statement, the air force said H-6K bombers and Su-30 and Su-35 fighters, among other aircraft, carried out combat patrols over the South China Sea and exercises in the Western Pacific. (Photo: AFP/ Representational)

For future wars : China on conducting drills in S China Sea again

China is in the midst of an ambitious military modernisation programme overseen by President Xi Jinping.

25 March 2018 8:06 AM

The prediction came in a 97-page annual report to Congress that saw advances throughout the Chinese military in 2016, funded by robust defence spending that the Pentagon estimated exceeded USD 180 billion. (Photo: AP/Representational)

More than 50 per cent youth unfit to join China Army

A media report cites reasons as masturbation and a sedentary lifestyle behind men being unfit to join PLA.

24 Aug 2017 9:37 PM

The prediction came in a 97-page annual report to Congress that saw advances throughout the Chinese military in 2016, funded by robust defence spending that the Pentagon estimated exceeded USD 180 billion. (Photo: AP/Representational)

Steer clear of screens and masturbation, Chinese military recruits...

The PLA Daily said that in one city alone more than half the candidates were rejected after failing to show they were...

24 Aug 2017 11:00 AM

This incident comes amid severe tensions between India and China resulting from the Doklam standoff. (Photo: Twitter | ANI)

US supports 'return of status quo' on Doklam issue: Top official

India and China have been locked in a standoff for over two months in Doklam at the Sikkim sector.

27 Aug 2017 9:39 AM

Take concrete actions, withdraw troops from Doklam: China to India

Take concrete actions, withdraw troops from Doklam: China to India

The Foreign Ministry also posted a 15-page fact sheet with maps and other details about the standoff since it began on...

2 Aug 2017 10:27 AM

Restrictions on smartphones have been a source of complaints among Chinese soldiers in the past. (Photo: AFP)

PLA develops phone software to spy on soldiers leaking secrets

The platform will automatically alert authorities if it detects any violations of internet use.

8 May 2017 9:31 AM

Chinese Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) Navy (Photo: AP)

China sends troops to first overseas naval base in Djibouti, Africa

The logistics base is the first of its kind for China, which will use it to support "naval escorts in Africa and...

12 July 2017 3:36 PM

The prediction came in a 97-page annual report to Congress that saw advances throughout the Chinese military in 2016, funded by robust defence spending that the Pentagon estimated exceeded USD 180 billion. (Photo: AP/Representational)

China to downsize army to under a million in biggest troop cut

It added that the number of troops in the PLA Navy, PLA Strategic Support Force and the PLA Rocket Force will be...

12 July 2017 11:51 AM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the G-20 Summit in Hamburg, Germany

White House avoids commenting on Sikkim standoff, says 'have seen such...

The remarks come amid a standoff between the militaries of India and China in the Doklam area in the Sikkim sector.

11 July 2017 10:33 AM

The entire Kashmir Valley has witnessed a surge in stone-pelting incidents. Clashes have also taken place between groups of students from colleges and schools and the police. (Photo: AP)

On behalf of Pak, 'third country's' army could enter Kashmir: Chinese...

China and India have been engaged in a standoff in the Doklam area near the Bhutan tri-junction for the past three...

10 July 2017 2:52 AM

Sikkim, which became a part of India in May 1976, is the only state which has a demarcated border with China. (Photo: Representational/File)

Reduce tension through direct dialogue: Pentagon to India, China

National Security Advisor Ajit Doval heads to Beijing to attend a meeting of BRICS later this month.

22 July 2017 5:52 AM

The move involved hardware being moved simultaneously by road and rail from across the entire region, the report said. (Photo: PLA)

After Sikkim standoff, China moved heavy military hardware into Tibet:...

Chinese media has stepped up its rhetoric against India in recent weeks but there was no way to confirm the veracity of...

19 July 2017 10:45 AM