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Taiwan Reports Chinese Military Incursions Into Air Defence Identification Zone

In response, Taiwan sent aircraft and naval ships and deployed coastal-based missile systems to monitor PLA activity. 

Aug 18, 2024, 20:54 PM IST

INDIA CHINA BORDER TENSION: After establishing a village near Uttarakhand on LAC, China is about to wage war

China has established new military villages on LAC near Uttarakhand border. China has built this village with 250 houses as a defense village 11 km away from the border with Uttarakhand.

May 26, 2023, 12:14 PM IST

'China's Irresponsible Actions are Visible to the World': US State Department on Chinese Spy Balloon

US State Department spokesperson Ned Price stated that China acted "irresponsibly" by violating America's sovereignty with the spy balloon.

Feb 10, 2023, 06:36 AM IST

Chinese President Xi inspects combat readiness of troops at India-China border in eastern Ladakh

Eastern Ladakh is the region where a standoff erupted on May 5, 2020, between India and China following a violent clash in the Pangong lake area.

 

Jan 20, 2023, 15:59 PM IST

Amit Shah attacks Congress over uproar on India-China border clash - Read statement

The India-China clash near Yangtse along the LAC in the sensitive sector took place last Friday amid the over 30-month border standoff between the two sides in eastern Ladakh.

Dec 13, 2022, 13:01 PM IST

Xi Jinping tells Chinese Army: 'Be READY, FIGHT and WIN WARS'

Holding the three powerful posts of the head of the party, the military, and the Presidency, Xi is the only leader besides the party founder Mao Zedong to continue in power after completing 10-year tenure, while all his predecessors retired. 

Nov 10, 2022, 08:26 AM IST

Xi Jinping orders Chinese military to prepare for war amid tension with Taiwan

China will now comprehensively strengthen its military training and preparation for any war, Xi Jinping said.

Nov 09, 2022, 15:00 PM IST

Chinese attack on Taiwan not imminent: US

A Chinese attack on Taiwan is not imminent, the top US general says, but the US is watching "very closely". 

 

Jul 03, 2022, 21:46 PM IST

China's defence budget sees a rise of 7.1%, expenditure shadowed by Russia-Ukraine war

In monetary terms, China`s 2022 defence spending is CNY1.45045 trillion (USD229.39 billion). Indeed, the budget revealed on 5 March confirms a continuing rebound in expenditure. Last year, China increased spending by 6.8 per cent to CNY1.355 trillion (USD209.4 billion).

Mar 08, 2022, 12:19 PM IST

‘America stands with India’: US senators after China makes Galwan clash commander Beijing Winter Olympics torchbearer

“When it comes to the India-China border situation, we continue to support direct dialogue and a peaceful resolution of the disputes,” State Department spokesperson Ned Price told reporters at his daily news conference on Thursday.

Feb 04, 2022, 07:17 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi's new salvo at PM Modi: 'He's waiting for 'achhe din' as China abducts Indian citizens'

Gandhi tagged a news report citing a statement of BJP MP Tapir Gao, who urged the government to find a solution as China is picking up Indian citizens. This comes after Arunachal teen Miram Taron was abducted and subsequently released by China's People's Liberation Army.

Feb 03, 2022, 23:12 PM IST

US flays China for making PLA trooper injured in Galwan clash torchbearer at Beijing Winter Olympics

Qi Fabao, the regimental commander from the People`s Liberation Army (PLA) Xinjiang military command, who suffered a serious head injury during the Galwan Valley border skirmish on June 15, 2020, took the flame from Wang Meng, China`s four-time Olympic short track speed skating champion, at Winter Olympic Park on Wednesday, reported Global Times.

Feb 03, 2022, 08:40 AM IST

Missing Arunachal boy handed over to Indian Army by PLA: Kiren Rijiju

"The Chinese PLA has handed over the young boy from Arunachal Pradesh Shri Miram Taron to Indian Army. Due procedures are being followed including the medical examination," said Kiren Rijiju. 

Jan 27, 2022, 14:21 PM IST

'Not aware': China on alleged abduction of Arunachal youth by PLA

The Chinese Foreign Ministry's response came even as the Indian Army sought assistance from the PLA to locate the missing boy on their side and return him as per established protocol, sources in the defence establishment said in New Delhi on Thursday.

Jan 20, 2022, 18:16 PM IST

China continues ‘incremental and tactical actions’ to press territorial claims with India: US

The Pentagon said despite the ongoing diplomatic and military dialogues to reduce border tensions, China has continued "taking incremental and tactical actions" to press its claims at the LAC.

Nov 04, 2021, 06:47 AM IST

With eyes on the West, China’s PLA undergoes major reshuffle

Five lieutenant generals (two from the army, one from the navy and two from the air force) were promoted to general, the PLA's highest rank. 

Sep 27, 2021, 18:24 PM IST

Chinese military General collaborated with Canada's top disease lab, reveals report

Major-General Chen Wei reportedly collaborated with former Canadian government lab scientist on Ebola research. She even published papers in cooperation with one another in 2016 and 2020. 

Sep 18, 2021, 12:23 PM IST

Indian Army and China's PLA set up sixth hotline, this time in Sikkim sector

A hotline has been established between Indian and Chinese armies in the North Sikkim sector along the Line of Actual Control region in an effort to boost cordial relations.

Aug 01, 2021, 21:11 PM IST

DNA: Why Chinese soldiers object to the birthday celebration of Dalai Lama?

Chinese soldiers and some civilians entered inside "Indian" territory along the Line of Actual Control in ​​Ladakh's Demchok area and objected against the ongoing birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama. To stop the ceremony, the PLA personnel shouted at the local people and asked them to stop the ceremony. However, the locals remained adamant and the celebrations continued throughout the day.

Jul 13, 2021, 21:58 PM IST

With eye on China, India shifts 50,000 additional troops to border in historic move: Report

The reorientation means that India will have more troops acclimatized to fight in the high-altitude Himalayan areas, while the number of troops destined exclusively for the western border with Pakistan will see a gradual decline.

Jun 28, 2021, 11:14 AM IST