China promotes two generals amid military purge
#ChinaMilitary #AntiCorruptionChina's military promoted two generals after anti-corruption purges thinned leadership ranks. Xi Jinping honored Zhang Shuguang and Wang Gang, possibly to fill vacancies on the Central Military Commission, now reduced to two members. A new commission is expected next fall. read more
China strike threat to Australia grows, think tank warns
#ChinaMilitary #AustraliaSecurityChina's ability to strike Australia will grow over the next decade, per a Lowy Institute report, as it deploys new weapons like the DF-27 missile, reshaping Asia's security order and challenging Australia's isolation from threats. read more
Chinese Carrier Liaoning Transits Tense Taiwan Strait
#TaiwanStrait #ChinaMilitaryChina's Liaoning aircraft carrier transited the Taiwan Strait, prompting close surveillance from Taiwan's military. This escalates regional tensions as Beijing asserts sovereignty over the strait, a claim disputed by Taipei and Washington. read more
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Taiwan detected a record 66 Chinese military planes around its airspace in just 24 hours, with 56 crossing the Taiwan Strait median line. China's military activity coincided with a key Nato summit, where strong condemnation of China's role in Russia's war on Ukraine was voiced. read more