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Protesters use umbrellas to shield themselves from teargas fired by policemen as they face off on a street in Hong Kong. (Photo: AP)

HK: A thorn in the flesh for China's czars

It was sparked early last month by a proposed piece of legislation intended to decree routine extradition to China for...

1 Aug 2019 12:05 AM IST

Chinas 2.3 million-strong military is the worlds largest, and Pakistan has emerged as the biggest consumer of the China-produced military hardware. (Photo: Representational)

Close ties between China, Pak will help maintain regional peace,...

Pak is seeking to make China its main supplier of military hardware, partly due to the looser financial terms offered by...

30 March 2018 10:32 AM IST

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Decoding India's China threat

China's military buildup and manoeuvres along the McMahon Line started as early as 1959.

25 Feb 2018 2:00 AM IST

The target missile a Prithvi missile was launched from launch complex 3 of the Integrated Test Range at Chandipur near Balasore. (File photo/Representational)

China's advanced hypersonic missile threat to India, US, Japan: Report

China's military analyst said HGV technology reaches targets quicker and more accurately.

2 Jan 2018 9:37 PM IST

Visitors take photos near models of Chinese ballistic missiles and aircraft carrier at an exhibition highlighting Chinas achievements, in Beijing. (Photo: AP File)

New long range missile likely to be inducted into China's PLA next...

The Dongfeng-41 is a three-stage solid-fuel missile with a range of at least 12,000 kms.

20 Nov 2017 1:55 PM IST

Four arrested for looting multi crore jewelery shop. (Photo:PTI)

Over 270 held in China fake military ID scam

The IDs, including the high military ranks of generals, were sold for as much as 15 million yuan ($2.28 million).

12 Oct 2017 6:18 AM IST

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.

25 Aug 2017 3:07 AM IST

India and China have been locked in a prolonged standoff in the area in the Sikkim sector since June 16 after Chinese troops began constructing a road near the Bhutan trijunction. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

China to give ultimatum to India for troops withdrawal before Sept:...

'After the deadline, if Indian troops still remain within China's territory, India will be responsible for all...

17 Aug 2017 4:05 PM IST

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Indian Army, PLA meet at Nathu La

The latest meeting follows a meeting between the two forces about three days back.

12 Aug 2017 12:41 AM IST

India and China have been locked in a prolonged standoff in the area in the Sikkim sector since June 16 after Chinese troops began constructing a road near the Bhutan trijunction. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Chinese army analysts say Beijing won't 'compromise' on Doklam...

China claimed it was constructing the road within its territory and has been demanding immediate pull-out of the Indian...

10 Aug 2017 8:21 PM IST

The incident happened in the first week of June near the Lalten post in the Doka La general area in Sikkim after a face-off between the two forces, which triggered tension along the Sino-Indian frontier, official sources in New Delhi said. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Sikkim standoff: Chinese experts say Beijing may expel Indian troops...

Chinese expert, Zhao Gancheng said, China doesn't want dispute to impact upcoming BRICS summit in Sept which will be...

5 Aug 2017 12:04 PM IST

Chinese paramilitary policemen march outside the Great Hall of the People after attending a ceremony to commemorate the 90th anniversary of the founding of the Peoples Liberation Army in Beijing on August 1. (Photo: AP)

PLA's anniversary show China's growing sovereignty assertions

The PLA's 90th anniversary stamps the symbolic importance of the PLA's authority in China's political spectrum.

2 Aug 2017 1:45 AM IST