3 days ago · Beijing has increased engagement with countries in the Sahel following the French military exit, and with Russian weapons in short supply.

Latest China military news, including US-China military tensions, China’s spending on defence and Beijing’s vow to increase its preparation for war.

What is China’s Central Military Commission and how does it function? The downfall of two more members of the top command body has left just Xi Jinping and one other member active.

Latest news, features and opinion on the military in China, including the People’s Liberation Army (PLA), the development of warships, aircraft carriers and fighter jets, spending on the armed ...

Jan 23, 2026 · In a defence news programme aired on Tuesday, Chinese state broadcaster CCTV released details of a drone swarm test conducted by the PLA-affiliated National University of …

Jan 31, 2026 · China’s military tightens fuel supply rules as US investigates cause of twin air crashes New regulations aim to improve oversight and transparency to ensure its supplies are properly …

Jan 15, 2026 · China’s military says it is using quantum technology to gather high-value military intelligence from public cyberspace.

Jan 11, 2026 · Could China execute a special forces operation like the US precision Maduro abduction? The Pentagon sees China’s 20,000-30,000 special operation personnel as limited by logistics …

China carried out naval and air patrols around Scarborough Shoal on Saturday – just days after joint US-Philippine drills nearby – underscoring tensions in the disputed South China Sea waters.

Aug 27, 2025 · In the final article in this four-part series, we look at President Xi Jinping’s military goals and obstacles facing the People’s Liberation Army.