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MILITARYAug 1From Mao to now: why China’s Communist Party is intent on control over the militaryHaving marked its 99th anniversary on August 1, the People’s Liberation Army is now just one year away from its centenary goals, with its evolution highlighting the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the third part of a series, Yuanyue Dang and William Zheng examine how Beijing leans on Mao-era doctrines and anti-corruption drives to guarantee absolute party control over the armed forces. In December 1929, then Communist revolutionary Mao Zedong led a pivotal meeting in...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1China holds military drills near disputed shoal in the South China SeaChina conducted military drills near the disputed Scarborough Shoal in the South China Sea on Saturday as territorial tensions with the Philippines intensify. The joint naval and air…Japan Today
MILITARYAug 1Pain or gain? US moves to decouple its defence industry from China’s rare earthsA recent US executive order requires major arms manufacturers to trace their multi-tier supply chains and actively phase out Chinese rare earths, aiming to end years of reliance on cheap minerals from China. Far from a radical policy shift, industry observers view the directive as a long-overdue enforcement crackdown designed to inflict short-term contractor pain for long-term national security gain. While contractors face immediate hurdles to requalify suppliers and find non-Chinese...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1China holds military drills near disputed shoal in the South China Sea – Winnipeg Free PressChina is conducting military drills near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. This action signifies ongoing regional tensions and military presence in a contested area.winnipegfreepress.com · Canada
MILITARYAug 1Why China’s JL-3 made waves with first submarine-based missile test in over 40 yearsThe People’s Liberation Army (PLA) carried out a missile test in the Pacific last month. The July 6 launch – in which a dummy warhead travelled 8,000km (5,000 miles) – was China’s first confirmed submarine-based missile test since 1982, and the first known firing from a nuclear-powered submarine. The type of missile used has not been officially confirmed, but a report in the Global Times – a newspaper owned by the party mouthpiece People’s Daily – suggested it was a JL-3, which can be fired from...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1China conducts naval , air patrols around disputed shoal in South China SeaChina conducted naval and air patrols in the vicinity of a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. This activity highlights ongoing territorial tensions in the region.internazionale.it · Italy
MILITARYAug 1PLA stages South China Sea drills days after illegal Philippine territorial bidThe PLA conducted drills in the South China Sea following a Philippine territorial bid deemed illegal. This action highlights escalating military tensions over disputed territories.scmp.com · China
MILITARYAug 1Baystreet . ca - The U . S . Army Just Called China Bluff in the Rare Earth WarThe U.S. Army has reportedly called China's bluff in a "rare earth war." This suggests a strategic geopolitical and economic confrontation involving military statements.baystreet.ca · Canada
MILITARYAug 1China conducts naval , air patrols around disputed shoal in South China SeaChina conducted naval and air patrols around a disputed shoal in the South China Sea. This action highlights ongoing military presence and territorial disputes in the region.whbl.com · United States
MILITARYAug 1PLA stages South China Sea drills days after ‘illegal’ Philippine territorial bidThe Chinese military held joint naval and air drills near Scarborough Shoal, a disputed reef in the South China Sea, on Saturday. The training exercise came after Beijing hit out at the Philippines for an “illegal” attempt to extend its seabed rights off the coast of Palawan and map out its claims to the reef. “This is a necessary action taken in light of the current situation in the South China Sea and in response to the acts of certain countries within the region that have undermined regional...South China Morning Post
MILITARYAug 1The numbers game: why the US is losing ground to China in the first island chainAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the second part of a series, Gabriel Dominguez examines how Beijing is pushing the envelope on its near-seas island arc. Beijing has urged the People’s Liberation Army to transform into a “world-class military” by the mid-21st century, intent on piercing US-led chokepoints along an arc of...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 31IAF Unfazed by China Sixth - Generation Fighter Claims , Backs Pilot Skill and AMCAThe Indian Air Force remains confident despite China's claims about sixth-generation fighters. The IAF emphasizes the importance of pilot skill and supports the Advanced Medium Combat Aircraft program.idrw.org · India
MILITARYJul 31China signals buildout of nuclear missile silos for ‘strategic trump cards’China has given a rare acknowledgement that it has built more nuclear missile silos in recent years, with state television airing a documentary on the construction programme. In an interview with state broadcaster CCTV, Cui Daohu, an officer with a PLA Rocket Force engineering unit, described his contribution to building the missile positions that he called China’s “strategic trump cards”, saying the schedule was tight but had been completed on time. “We build homes for missiles. Each position...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 31Why Japanese stealth fighters over Australia signal a strategic pivot against ChinaJapanese F-35A stealth fighters are flying training missions over Australia for the first time in Exercise Pitch Black – part of a broader defence pivot that experts say could bolster US and allied resilience against Beijing in a Taiwan contingency. The multinational exercise, held every two years and featuring around 100 aircraft, runs from July 20 to August 7. It comes just days after Japanese, US and Australian F-35s trained together during the inaugural Southern Cross drills. Southern Cross...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 31What China’s hypersonic anti-ship missile fired from a smaller destroyer signalsSouth China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 31China’s military modernisationAugust 1 sees the 99th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army. To mark the occasion, SCMP Plus has republished its February 2026 factsheet on efforts to modernise China’s armed forces.South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30The PLA at 99: how China’s military went from ragtag rifles to world-class forceAs the People’s Liberation Army marks its 99th anniversary on August 1, one year from the deadline for its centenary goals, its evolution highlights the past, present and future of China’s military strategy. In the first part of a series, Liu Zhen examines how the PLA’s strategies have developed from guerrilla warfare to hi-tech conflict. In April 1932, Xi Zhongxun, 18, led the newly formed Fifth Detachment of the Red Army’s Shaanxi-Gansu Guerrilla Force marching in the mountains in Yongshou...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30Former French Rafale Pilot Faces Probe Over Alleged Spying For Chinaoutlookindia.com · India
MILITARYJul 30Could US subterranean warfare be a future threat to China’s military defences?The United States could be developing underground warfare powers and China should guard against the potential threat to its national security, Chinese think tanks have warned. As drones and precision-guided weapons increasingly dominate ground combat in conflicts, military theorists are exploring the strategic potential of subterranean space as a possible dimension of future warfare. Palmer Luckey, founder of defence technology company Anduril, has promoted the concept of a “subterrene” – a...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30New images point to fifth prototype for China’s J-36 fighter jet in air power race with USFresh images and footage have emerged of what some observers say may be a fifth prototype of China’s J-36 sixth-generation combat aircraft. If authentic, the images offer new clues about a rapidly evolving design as Beijing races for air superiority in future warfare against rivals such as the United States. The latest footage, circulating since earlier this month, appears to show further changes to the aircraft’s nose, air intakes, engine nozzles and landing gear. This suggests its developer,...South China Morning Post
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report SaysA report indicates that Iran has purchased 400 missile launchers from China. This acquisition could significantly impact regional military capabilities.800wvhu.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report Sayswsyr.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report Says650keni.iheart.com · United States
MILITARYJul 30Iran Buys 400 Missile Launchers From China , Report SaysA report indicates that Iran has purchased 400 missile launchers from China. This suggests a significant military acquisition by Iran from a foreign supplier.newsradio910wltp.iheart.com · United States
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