Missile force has propelled China as a major power: President Xi
Chinese President Xi Jinping has said the newly formed Rocket Force of the PLA which handles the country's growing arsenal of missiles has played an "irreplaceable" role in helping Beijing to become a "major power" by warding off war threats.
Sep 27, 2016, 12:54 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's new Rocket Force may include nuke submarines, bombers
The People's Liberation Army (PLA) kicked off the new year with a major revamp of its 2.3 million-strong military, elevating the status of strategic missile force to be placed along with army, navy and air force.
Jan 11, 2016, 18:39 PM IST
China restructures military as Xi eyes `strong Army`
The changes announced late Friday will see a new army unit set up to oversee China`s arsenal of strategic missiles.
Jan 02, 2016, 10:24 AM IST
