Monthly Archives: June 2012
China’s space and deep-sea programs have military implications
2012-06-25 — China’s recent advancements in its space and deep-sea programs have important military implications and could give Beijing further bargaining chips in regional disputes, a Macau-based military expert said Monday. The successful docking of the Shenzhou 9 spacecraft and … Continue reading
Chinese Navy Expert targets Philippine ships
2012-06-25 — Chinese troops should go after Philippine ships and fishermen who go near the disputed Scarborough shoal, a Chinese navy official said. Rear Admiral Yin Zhuo, director of the People’s Liberation Army Navy’s (PLAN) Information Expert Committee, said this … Continue reading
PLA Air Force uses “Golden Helmet” to stimulate training
As China has increased the training flights for its pilots, it has also abandoned the old Soviet style rigid tactics. Pilots are now expected to show initiative and innovative flying tactics. To take advantage of this, last year the Chinese … Continue reading
Chinese Think Tanks: China Should Expand Influence in Western Pacific
2012-06-25 – A Chinese military think tank document suggests China should increase its power and influence in areas of the Pacific west of Micronesia and in the Indian Ocean, according to Chinese informed sources. The internal document of the Academy … Continue reading
China moots over Indian proposal for holding joint military exercises
2012-06-25 — China is considering India’s proposal for holding the third round of joint military exercises, codenamed Hand-in-Hand, and this is at the “working level discussions” stage, a senior Chinese official said here. “China is considering India’s proposal and it … Continue reading
China, Thailand pledge closer military ties
2012-06-25 — China and Thailand agreed here Friday that the two sides would work together to continuously strengthen their military ties. Meeting with Thai Defense Minister Sukumpol Suwanatat, Jing Zhiyuan, member of China’s Central Military Commission, hailed the developments of … Continue reading