China • Page 46 of 103

Apr- 2023 -

16 April

Air

China Would Gain Swift Air Superiority Over Taiwan, US Leaks Show

China would probably gain air superiority quickly in an attack on Taiwan, something Russia failed to do in Ukraine, leaked US intelligence documents show.

13 April

Asia Pacific

The Chinese flag is raised during a military parade at the Zhurihe training base

Staff Writer With AFP

Xi Says China Must Strengthen Training for ‘Actual Combat’

China's President Xi Jinping called on the country's armed forces to "strengthen military training oriented towards actual combat."

11 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

Taiwan Says 8 Chinese Warships in Waters Around Island

Eight Chinese warships were still operating in waters around the island, Taiwan's defense ministry said, a day after Beijing declared an end to its massive war games.

9 April

Asia Pacific

Staff Writer With AFP

China Simulates Taiwan Strikes in Second Day of ‘Joint Sword’ Drills

Chinese fighter jets and warships simulated strikes on Taiwan as they encircled the island during a second day of military drills.

7 April

Sea

Joe Saballa

Philippines Urged to Build Military Base on Disputed Spratly Island

An Australian security expert has suggested that the Philippines build a military base on Pag-asa, an island situated on the disputed Spratly archipelago.

6 April

Asia Pacific