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China, world's second largest military spender, hints at increasing defence spending

China last year increased its defence budget by 8.1 per cent, taking its declared defence spending to a whopping USD 175 billion which was over three times that of India's.

Mar 04, 2019, 13:20 PM IST

Chinese military inducts new water squadron for patrolling at Pangong Tso

Soldiers from both sides performed yoga together at over 16,000 feet in Eastern Ladakh to mark the growing trust.

Nov 16, 2018, 11:02 AM IST

Four People Liberation Army activists held in Manipur

Police also recovered three 9 mm pistols, two hand grenades, and ammunition from the possession of the arrested three militants.

Sep 12, 2018, 10:57 AM IST

PLA plans war games instead of military parade on 90th anniversary

Xi Jinping heads the Central Military Commission (CMC) which is the overall command for the PLA.

Jul 24, 2017, 19:33 PM IST

China to supply eight modified submarines to Pakistan

Valued at $4 to $5 billion, Beijing is expected to extend a long-term loan to Islamabad at a low interest rate.

Aug 31, 2016, 15:03 PM IST

Chinese incursion in Uttarakhand clear case of intelligence failure: Defence Expert

Asserting that the reports of Chinese incursion in Uttarakhand was an extremely worrisome factor for India, Defence Expert P.K. Sehgal on Thursday stated that the grim development indicates that India is not as alert as it should be at it borders and also called for increased surveillance.

Jul 28, 2016, 10:16 AM IST

China increasing ‘force posture’, troops on Indian border, warns US

China's expanding international economic interests are increasing demands for the PLA Navy (PLAN) to operate in more distant seas to protect Chinese citizens, investments, and critical sea lines of communication.

May 14, 2016, 22:38 PM IST