China military

China defence spending to rise `around 7%`: Official

The actual number for defence spending will be released on Sunday, when China`s largely rubber-stamp Parliament begins its annual session.

Mar 04, 2017, 10:09 AM IST

China may be developing new long-range air-to-air missile

China`s first aircraft carrier, the Liaoning, recently sailed around the self-ruled island in what China called a routine drill, but which prompted Taiwan to scramble fighter jets and navy ships.

Jan 26, 2017, 11:13 AM IST

Donald trump effect: `China should build more nuclear arms, increase military spending`

On Wednesday, Donald Trump selected Iowa Governor Terry Branstad, who has close ties to Chinese President Xi Jinping, as ambassador to China.

Dec 08, 2016, 15:14 PM IST

China makes more military reforms, sets up graft busting unit

Xi Jinping`s push to reform the military coincides with China becoming more assertive in its territorial disputes in the East and South China Seas.

Jan 12, 2016, 10:09 AM IST