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Inside China and Tanzania’s ‘very special relationship’ – found nowhere else in Africa
Strong military partnership between China and Tanzania dates back to 1964, as Sino-African relations strengthen.
War on the Rocks11mon
Back to the Basics: How Many People Are in the People’s Liberation Army?
The People’s Liberation Army is often described as “ the largest military in the world.”But depending on who you ask and what you count, the details are murky and confusing. The deeper one dives into ...
The National Interest8hOpinion
Nuclear Power Is Essential for Taiwan’s National Security
Facing the challenges of blockades, fuel dependence, supply chain disruption, and fiscal strain, Taiwan must reframe nuclear ...
The Manila Times on MSN10d
Chinese army vows to boost readiness after Lai’s ‘country’ remarks
The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) “shows zero tolerance to Taiwan independence separatist activities,” a Chinese defense ...
China aircraft carrier 'Shandong' draws crowds in first Hong Kong visit
China's first domestically built aircraft carrier, the Shandong, sailed into Hong Kong waters on Thursday in its first visit ...
Defense One3dOpinion
The Army’s role in the Pacific
Deterrence in the Indo-Pacific cannot be achieved with exquisite maritime or air systems alone. During my recent testimony to ...
China soldier saves 5 people from drowning, even when exhausted, defies mother’s plea to stop
Worn-out People’s Liberation Army man returns to water to save last of group of 5 in trouble, says saving lives is ‘instinctive’.
The Independent1mon
Xu Qiliang, former top Chinese general close to Xi, dies in Beijing
Xu had been a vice commissioner of the body that overseas the People’s Liberation Army, the military branch of China’s ruling Communist Party, during Xi’s first few years in government.