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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Oct- 2023 -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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9 SeptemberAsia Pacific
Russians, Chinese Officials Attend N. Korea Anniversary Parade
North Korea marked its founding anniversary with a parade attended by Russian diplomats and a high-ranking Chinese delegation.
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Aug- 2023 -8 AugustAsia Pacific
China Boasts Military Readiness to Invade Taiwan in New Documentary
China has showcased its ability and preparedness to launch a full-scale invasion of Taiwan in a new television documentary.
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7 AugustSea
US Dispatches Warships After Chinese, Russian Vessels Patrol Near Alaska
The US Navy deployed four destroyers after detecting Chinese and Russian vessels conducting joint patrols off the coast of Alaska.
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Jul- 2023 -8 JulyAsia Pacific
Solomons PM Heads to China to Tighten Ties
Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare flew to China to strengthen their "serious" relationship, his office said.
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3 JulyAsia Pacific
China Seeks to Expand Cooperation With Russian Navy
China is hoping to expand naval cooperation with Russia, in the highest-level public talks between military officials from the two countries.
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