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Reports in state media said hospitals across Wuhan, which is the epicentre of the raging novel Coronavirus outbreak, are facing a shortage of medical resources and are being forced to prioritise patients. read more

For China, it is the first major military exercise this year and was unveiled as President Xi Jinping, the head of the country’s military, told the PLA’s top officers that armed forces must strengthen their sense of urgency and do everything they can... read more

The Chinese aircraft carrier fleet passed through the narrow Taiwan Strait days after an UN warship took the same route: The passage of the Chinese unnamed carrier is said to be a message to self-ruled Taiwan, which Beijing claims is a breakaway pro... read more

Major General Wang Jingwu , a Chinese general from People’s Liberation Army (PLA) while speaking at a session on counterterrorism discussed its nature and the current state of terror activities at the global stage. read more

China’s military capability is impressive. But Hong Kong shows this isn’t enough. There are lessons for India read more

Tam was quoted by the state media as saying that if unrest takes place in Hong Kong, the central government could “of course” step in to restore order and peace and ensure the proper functioning of ‘one country, two systems’. read more

Modi is no warmonger. India’s experience at Pathankot ensured that the procedure for such strikes are now set read more

General Fang Fenghui was found guilty of accepting and offering bribes, as well as holding a huge amount of property from unidentified sources, according to the court ruling. He was also deprived of his political rights for life and had his personal... read more

Unlike the Second World War, where surprise was critical, modern warfare require speed of operations, which depends on jointness among services. read more

The base is located close to the Malacca Straits, a narrow strip vital to China — and to world sea trade — as its navy expands its maritime influence. read more

Besides the border problem with India, China faces maritime territorial disputes with multiple countries in the South China Sea and growing tension with the US over Beijing’s aim to reunify Taiwan. read more

New Delhi and Beijing will consider linking up military headquarters and regional commands with hotlines during the Defence Secretary level dialogue next Tuesday in an attempt to prevent any adventurism along the 3,488 kilometre Line of Actual Control... read more

Though it will be premature to expect that Beijing’s changed attitude is anything more than tactical, it is pertinent that the PLA recognises the pending border issue as the biggest problem in bilateral ties read more

The meeting was held on the Indian side as part of a “joint” celebration to commemorate the 72nd Independence Day of India. The PLA delegation, comprising several officers and soldiers, attended the celebration following an invitation. read more

Chinese media have been highlighting training preparations and combat readiness of PLA troops in Tibet in recent months. According to the official People’s Liberation Army website, all frontline training troops and border outposts have been equipped... read more