Category Archives: China Army
China denies military buildup on border with north korea
2013-04-17 — A Chinese Defense Ministry spokesman on Tuesday denied media reports of China’s military buildup on its border with the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK). “Such reports are not true,” Yang Yujun said while answering a question at … Continue reading
China ‘reveals army structure’ in defence white paper
2013-04-17 — China has revealed the structure of its military units, in what state-run media describe as a first. The army has a total of 850,000 soldiers, while the navy and air force have a strength of 235,000 and 398,000, … Continue reading
US must watch carefully rise of Chinese military
2013-04-09 — The United States needs to watch “very carefully” the rise of the Chinese military and how it integrates into the regional security environment, a top American military commander told lawmakers amid apprehensions over its military build-up and increase … Continue reading
China’s Military Unmoved by North Korean Threats
2013-04-09 – As the United States and South Korean militaries closely track North Korea’s troops, military hardware and missiles, China has said little about what precautions its forces are taking. China has the longest border with North Korea but analysts … Continue reading
PLA Army to restrict luxury cars for anti-corruption
2013-04-05 — The Chinese People’s Liberation Army will impose a much tougher regulation May 1 aimed at curbing the explosion of luxury vehicles sporting military license plates that provide drivers with coveted privileges and swagger. China is on track to … Continue reading
Chinese, Malaysian military agree to further co-op
Qi Jianguo (L), deputy chief of the General Staff of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA), shakes hands with Abdul Latiff Ahmad, deputy defense minister of Malaysia, in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, April 5, 2013. Senior Chinese and Malaysian military officials … Continue reading