China goes for a lean and mean military, cuts 3 lakh troops to prepare for modern warfare
China has decided to reduce the number of personnel and make PLA a two-million-strong force.
Mar 06, 2018, 06:41 AM IST
China constructing helipads, trenches in Doklam area: Nirmala Sitharaman
India's Defence Minister said in Lok Sabha that while both sides have redeployed themselves away from their respective positions at the face-off site, China has been busy on developing its infrastructure the area.
Mar 05, 2018, 19:19 PM IST
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 upgrading air defence along border to confront 'threat from India': Report
India and China have been trying to reset their ties after last year's 73-day standoff between the two sides at Dokalam in Sikkim section of the boundary.
Feb 20, 2018, 16:55 PM IST
China rakes up Doklam again, cautions India against more such incidents
The Chinese military on Thursday criticised Army Chief General Bipin Rawat's recent remarks that Doklam is a disputed territory, asserting that it is very much part of China, and India should draw lessons from the 73-day standoff to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Jan 25, 2018, 16:51 PM IST
Is China's People's Liberation Army eyeing bases in Pakistan?
Rumors of a Chinese base at Gwadar have long been bandied about.
Jan 09, 2018, 08:45 AM IST
China pumping in soldiers and ammunition to seize advantage in Doklam: Sources
Reports suggest there is an increase in troop movement with China possibly looking to seize geographical advantage in near-freezing weather conditions.
Dec 12, 2017, 19:17 PM IST
Alarm bells for India: Despite winter, China deploys 1800 troops in Doklam
Indian and China were engaged in a stand-off from June 16 to August 28 in Doklam.
Dec 11, 2017, 09:01 AM IST
Indian, Chinese troops in Doklam, but not in eyeball-to-eyeball contact: Army Chief General Bipin Rawat
General Rawat said there had been a disengagement of troops of both countries in Doklam, where the two sides were locked in a stand-off that ended in August.
Nov 04, 2017, 09:57 AM IST
China's dreams of 'world-class army' has Asia worried
China's military budget has grown steadily for 30 years, but remains three times smaller than that of the United States. Now, Beijing wants to catch up.
Nov 01, 2017, 23:21 PM IST
Chinese troops should soon learn to say 'Namaste': Chinese expert
Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had a brief conversation with Chinese soldiers during her maiden visit to the Nathu La border post and was seen teaching them how to say ‘Namaste’.
Oct 31, 2017, 14:02 PM IST
Be combat ready to win wars: Xi Jinping sends strong message to Chinese troops
Unlike other countries, the military in China functions under the party and not under the government.
Oct 27, 2017, 15:53 PM IST
Xi Jinping says Chinese armed forces to become world-class
Chinese armed forces will become world-class by mid-21st century, according to President Xi Jinping. With technology at its core, Xi said his military is 'built to fight' and will enhance its strategic capabilities.
Oct 18, 2017, 13:48 PM IST
Five PLA militants killed in Manipur
Five militants of the banned People's Liberation Army (PLA) were killed in an exchange of fire between NSCN-IM and PLA at Makan in Manipur's Kamjong district on Tuesday, police said.
Sep 12, 2017, 14:18 PM IST
Indian military vs Chinese military – A comparison
On August 28 New Delhi and Beijing ended their 75-day-long tense standoff with both agreeing to withdraw troops from Doklam region.
Aug 30, 2017, 21:53 PM IST
Doklam row: PLA conducts live-fire drills; Chinese media says military exercises meant to strike awe in India
Amidst a standoff with India in the Doklam sector, the People's Liberation Army's (PLA) Western Theater Command has conducted military exercises, Chinese media has reported.
Aug 22, 2017, 09:40 AM IST
Amid Army face-off with India, China sets up blood donation camps in Doklam area
The Chinese media outlets have been spewing venom against India, ever since the two Asian giants got engaged in the standoff in the Doklam area.
Aug 17, 2017, 15:37 PM IST
Unaware of scuffle between PLA, Indian troops in Ladakh: China
China on Wednesday said that it was not aware of the reports of PLA soldiers entering Indian territory along the banks of the Pangong lake in Ladakh and said it is committed to peace and tranquillity along the border.
Aug 16, 2017, 14:08 PM IST
Doklam standoff: India, China should resolve issue through dialogue, says US
Indian and Chinese soldiers were allegedly involved in an altercation in the western Himalayas on Tuesday.
Aug 16, 2017, 09:06 AM IST
Amid Doklam stand-off, no ceremonial meet between Indian, Chinese armies on I-Day at Nathu La
Indian border guards on Tuesday frustrated an attempt by Chinese soldiers to enter Indian territory along the banks of famous Pangong lake in Ladakh resulting in stone pelting that caused minor injuries to people on both sides.
