A man from southern China who donated 140 yuan (US$20) as a child to help build an aircraft carrier has seen his dream of the country becoming a stronger nation come true. To top his wish, in November, the China State Shipbuilding Corporation invited him to visit the carrier fleet and gave him a commemorative…
United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright says planned nuclear tests will be “noncritical” and will not feature any nuclear explosions for now. This clarification on Sunday came three days after President Donald Trump announced he had instructed the Department of Defense to “immediately” restart testing of US nuclear weapons. What are ‘noncritical’ nuclear tests? “I…
US president claims China, Russia have carried out secret nuclear weapon tests as he seeks to justify return to testing. China has denied it has been secretly testing nuclear weapons, refuting a claim from United States President Donald Trump. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning insisted on Monday that Beijing has not broken the informal…
“Scrambling fighter jets is NATO’s job,” said a senior EU official. The EU’s “job is to be ready to be in the position we need to be when we have to respond — to enhance our readiness and have the tools to be able to react to threats when needed, reinforcing common tools and capabilities…
China’s display of advanced military technology at its Victory Day parade could help it overtake Russia in global arms sales, but geopolitical factors might keep it from entering markets with ties to the US, according to analysts. During the military parade on Wednesday to mark the 80th anniversary of Japan’s defeat in World War II,…
China’s display of military power during its grandest parade yet sent a powerful message of deterrence, unveiling its advanced arsenal which includes nuclear-tipped missiles and sea drones. The event, noted by analysts, aimed not only at the United States and its allies but also at regional powers and potential technology purchasers. In the parade,…
In an unprecedented military spectacle, China showcased a formidable array of new weapons, including nuclear-armed missiles, air defense lasers, and hypersonic sea drones. The parade, the largest of its kind, was a clear message of deterrence to both global and regional powers. Under the leadership of Xi Jinping, the display served as a signal…
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U.S. and allied intelligence agencies are preparing to closely watch an upcoming military parade in Beijing, where China is anticipated to showcase new weapons. beijing Chinese state media already have previewed some of the new weapon systems that were revealed during parade rehearsals for next month’s 80th anniversary of the end of World War II, News.Az…
China is on a mission to turn its military into a modern fighting force. In the second of this four-part series, we look at how its massive defence industry can support China’s military goals, and during wartime could be further bolstered by the civilian manufacturing sector. In the northeastern city of Shenyang, the future of…