Xi Jinping
General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (since November 2012), 7th president of the People’s Republic of China (since March 14, 2013), and Chairman of the Central Military Commission (since March 14, 2013)
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Nov- 2023 -30 NovemberAsia Pacific
Taiwan Leader Says China Invasion Unlikely for Now
China is not likely to consider a major invasion of Taiwan for now due to domestic challenges, the island's president said, although Beijing is trying to sway its upcoming election.
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28 NovemberAsia Pacific
China Athletes as Young as Seven in Military Training to ‘Create Iron Army’
Hundreds of athletes as young as seven are undergoing military training in Shanghai designed to instill discipline and "good fighting ability."
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15 NovemberTechnology
Biden, Xi to Sign Deal Prohibiting AI in Drones, Nuclear Weapons: Report
US President Joe Biden and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping will enter into an agreement to limit the use of artificial intelligence in military weapons.
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Oct- 2023 -31 OctoberAmericas
US Lawmakers Question Delayed Arms Deliveries to Taiwan
Some American lawmakers are questioning the US Navy over the “alarming” delays in weapons deliveries to ally Taiwan.
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23 OctoberAsia Pacific
US Identifies Six Scenarios That Could Prompt China to Invade Taiwan
The US Department of Defense has outlined six scenarios that could prompt China to take large-scale military action against Taiwan.
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20 OctoberAsia Pacific
China Says Nuclear Weapons Only Intended for ‘Self-Defense’
Beijing stressed its nuclear program was only intended for self-defense, insisting nations had nothing to fear as long as they did not threaten China.
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10 OctoberAsia Pacific
Taiwan Leader Vows Island Will Be Democratic ‘for Generations’
Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen said democracy has thrived on the island despite increased Chinese pressure.
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2 OctoberAmericas
US, Philippines Begin Annual Drills
The United States and the Philippines launched annual joint naval war games, days after the latest diplomatic row between Manila and Beijing.
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Sep- 2023 -26 SeptemberTechnology
China ‘Overwhelmingly Ahead’ of US in Sensor Research: Think Tank
China is “overwhelmingly ahead” of the US in research on advanced sensor technologies for defense, an Australian think tank has claimed.
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19 SeptemberAsia Pacific
China Military Rocket Force Admits ‘Shortcomings’ in Rare Incident
In a rare incident, China’s military rocket force admitted to facing several “shortcomings” after conducting a series of field exercises.
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