Chinese military

China equips PLA along Indian border with US-style combat gear to prepare for future warfare

Informatised warfare, a term widely used by the Chinese military in recent years refers to the use of IT, digital and artificial intelligence applications in battlefield conditions.

Feb 23, 2018, 14:07 PM IST

China asks India not to comment on its construction activities in Doklam

China on Friday justified its massive construction activities in the Doklam area and asked India not to comment on its "legitimate" infrastructure development on its sovereign territory.

Jan 19, 2018, 19:05 PM IST

Rahul launches salvo at PM Modi, asks to share plan on jobs, rape issues in Mann Ki Baat

Rahul's question to PM Modi came after the Prime Minister asked people to suggest ideas for the next 'Mann Ki Baat'programme to be aired on January 28, the first one this year. 

Jan 19, 2018, 18:25 PM IST

China hints at maintaining sizable troops' presence near Dokalam in winter

India and China resolved the 73-day tense standoff on August 28 at Dokalam area after PLA stopped building a strategic road close to India's Chicken Neck area.

Nov 30, 2017, 20:28 PM IST

China's military ordered to pledge total loyalty to Xi Jinping

China`s military personnel of around two million is technically the armed force of the ruling Communist Party rather than the state.

Nov 06, 2017, 12:38 PM IST

Be ready to fight, win wars: Xi tells Chinese military

Xi made the remarks while inspecting the CMC joint battle command centre as its commander-in-chief.

Nov 03, 2017, 21:22 PM IST

Guard Chinese soil, President Xi tells herdsmen from Arunachal border

President Xi Jinping has told herdsmen from a Tibetan settlement bordering Arunachal Pradesh to "set down roots" to safeguard "Chinese territory" and focus on developing their hometown.

Oct 29, 2017, 18:28 PM IST

Our armed forces have adequate defence equipment, prepared to face any eventuality: Arun Jaitley

Amid the ongoing stand-off going between Indian and Chinese military at Doklam, Union Defence Minister Arun Jaitley on Friday assured the Lok Sabha that India Army has enough force to tackle any kind of situation and are prepared to face any eventuality. 

Aug 11, 2017, 18:23 PM IST

Amid Doklam standoff, Xi Jinping says Chinese military has ability to defeat all invading enemies

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sunday said the People's Liberation Army has the confidence and capability to defeat all invading enemies.

Jul 30, 2017, 10:20 AM IST

PLA to celebrate 90th birthday with stronger military

People's Liberation Army will celebrate its 90th birthday this year.

Jul 20, 2017, 19:04 PM IST

Bellicose China mounting expansionist policy: US Republican Party

"While tensions between China and Taiwan have persisted since the 1950s, China has now mounted an aggressive and expansionist policy towards other nations in the region in order to enlarge their sphere of influence," the Republican Study Committee said in its report yesterday as the House of Representatives initiated steps to pass the annual budget.

Jul 20, 2017, 14:56 PM IST

'Third country's' Army could enter Kashmir on behalf of Pak: Chinese media

"Even if India were requested to defend Bhutan's territory, this could only be limited to its established territory, not the disputed area," Long Xingchun, Director at the Centre for Indian Studies at China West Normal University, said.

Jul 09, 2017, 23:09 PM IST

Chinese military tests battle tank in Tibet near Indian border

The Chinese military on Thursday said it has conducted trials of a light weight battle tank in Tibet near the Indian border.

 

Jun 29, 2017, 16:13 PM IST

China dismisses reports of putting bombers on 'high alert' to counter North Korea

Refuting the reports of Beijing putting its air force bombers on "high alert" after tensions in the Korean Peninsula.

Apr 23, 2017, 08:44 AM IST

China puts bombers on 'high alert' amid tensions in Korean peninsula

China on Wednesday put its land-attack, cruise-missile-capable bombers "on high alert" and the US sees it as evidence that Beijing is preparing to respond to a potential situation in North Korea, a US defense official told CNN.

Apr 21, 2017, 17:59 PM IST

Japan scrambles jet fighters at record pace as Chinese military activity rises

Japan's air force scrambled fighter jets to chase away foreign aircraft at record pace in the year to March 31, government figures showed on Thursday, as Chinese military activity in and around the East China Sea escalated.

Apr 13, 2017, 13:58 PM IST

China punishes military officials for disciplinary violations

Chinese military inspectors on Wednesday said they have punished 46 officials for violating discipline by claiming false reimbursement and diverting public funds for personal use.

Mar 22, 2017, 16:02 PM IST

China bans export for military use to North Korea

China released a list late on Wednesday, detailing the goods and technologies Chinese companies cannot sell to North Korea, Efe news reported.

Jan 26, 2017, 13:33 PM IST

China military tells Myanmar to ensure peace, border stability

China hopes Myanmar will ensure peace and stability along their border and keep stray bullets out of its neighbour`s territory, the defence ministry said on Wednesday, after a senior Chinese military commander visited the former Burma this week.

Dec 14, 2016, 19:16 PM IST

China equips all ground forces with new attack helicopters

The helicopter was designed primarily for anti-tank missions, but now has a secondary air-to-air combat capability.

Sep 08, 2016, 19:02 PM IST