People's Liberation Army

Chinese Army delegation visits Indian Army's Eastern Command

A 15-member delegation of the Chinese People's Liberation Army visited the headquarters here of the Eastern Command of the Indian Army, an official said.

Feb 24, 2017, 21:26 PM IST

Chinese PLA delegation holds talks with Indian Army officials

A 15-member delegation of China's People's Liberation Army held wide-ranging talks with their Indian counterparts here and both sides agreed that peace and tranquility on the border was an important guarantor for expansion of ties.

Feb 22, 2017, 20:41 PM IST

China confirms its aircraft carrier passed through Taiwan

The Liaoning is China's only aircraft carrier in operation.

Jan 12, 2017, 14:40 PM IST

China commissions sophisticated naval reconnaissance ship

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) now operates six electronic reconnaissance vessels, the state-run China Daily newspaper said today.

Jan 12, 2017, 13:39 PM IST

India, China vow to step up military-to-military ties

A top Chinese General visited India last week and met Indian Army's top brass with both sides agreeing to step up military-to-military ties and enhancing "pragmatic" cooperation.

Dec 15, 2016, 20:41 PM IST

India, China to hold 'Hand-in-Hand' joint military exercise in Pune

The first exercise was held in China at Kunming of Yunnan province in 2007 and the previous installment, in October 2015, held at Yunnan.

Nov 12, 2016, 21:54 PM IST

Chinese, Indian troops in stand-off at Ladakh over irrigation canal

Around 55 Chinese troops arrived at the scene and halted the work in an aggressive manner, prompting the army and ITBP personnel to rush to the spot and stop the high-handedness of Chinese troops.

Nov 03, 2016, 17:42 PM IST

China says second aircraft carrier nearing completion

Speeding up its efforts to acquire a second aircraft carrier, China on Thursday said the process of the installation of equipment and facilities was on for the nation's first domestically-built carrier after completion of construction of its hull.

Oct 27, 2016, 17:08 PM IST

SALUTE! On this day 120 brave jawans fought till the last man against Chinese to save Ladakh – Details inside

The battleground was Ladakh when 120 jawans of the Indian armed forces stopped the Chinese Army from annexing our territory some five decades ago.

Oct 22, 2016, 17:48 PM IST

Xi Jinping calls for strong army under Communist Party command

Chinese President Xi Jinping today called for building strong armed forces - under the command of the Communist Party leadership - that commensurate with the country's international status and national security.

Oct 21, 2016, 18:13 PM IST

Chinese Army intrudes inside Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district

On September 9, the Chinese army intruded 45 km inside Arunachal Pradesh's Anjaw district and set up a temporary shelter at 'Plum Post'.

Sep 26, 2016, 23:31 PM IST

Top Chinese general held in China's anti-graft campaign?

A top Chinese general has been arrested for violating party discipline, becoming one of the most senior incumbent military officials to be targeted in President Xi Jinping's anti-graft campaign.

Aug 26, 2016, 16:12 PM IST

China's PLA opts to become US-style nimble force in massive overhaul

The People's Liberation Army (PLA), which together with Navy and Air Forces constitutes 2.3 million strong forces, is the world's largest.

Aug 24, 2016, 19:46 PM IST

US Army Chief visits China amid missile system tensions

The US Army chief of staff is visiting China amid tensions over American ally South Korea's decision to deploy a powerful missile defence system.

Aug 16, 2016, 12:16 PM IST

Brahmos missiles with steep-dive capabilities to guard Indo-China border

BrahMos is a 290-km range supersonic land attack cruise missile.

Aug 03, 2016, 09:35 AM IST

Chinese troops camp in Uttarakhand's Chamoli, PLA helicopter violates Indian airspace

Uttarakhand Chief Minister Harish Rawat on Wednesday confirmed Chinese incursion into the Indian territory at Barahoti in Chamoli district of the state.

Jul 27, 2016, 13:58 PM IST

Chinese military unveils new weapons after South China Sea verdict

Chinese military has unveiled a range of new weapons, including long-range missiles, amid calls by its top officials to be combat-ready following a landmark verdict by an UN-backed tribunal that struck down China's "historical rights" in the South China Sea.

Jul 22, 2016, 17:18 PM IST

China, Pakistan launch first joint border patrols near Xinjiang

Chinese and Pakistan border troops have for the first time launched joint patrolling of the border connecting PoK with Xinjiang province amid reports that over 100 Uighurs have fled the restive region to join ISIS.

Jul 21, 2016, 17:16 PM IST

Chinese submarine deployments in Indian Ocean is 'legitimate', says People's Liberation Army

PLA Navy Yuan-class submarines last year made first-ever port call to Karachi and also stopping in Colombo.

Jul 07, 2016, 18:20 PM IST

US rings alarm bells on growing Chinese military presence along India border

China has increased defence capabilities and deployed more troops along the Indian border, the Pentagon has said, as it warned of increasing Chinese military presence including bases in various parts of the world, particularly Pakistan.

May 14, 2016, 11:19 AM IST