China calls for �people�s war at sea� Beijing, August 2 China’s Defence Minister has urged preparations for a “people’s war at sea” to counter offshore security threats and safeguard sovereignty, state media reported today. Chang Wanquan’s comments came several weeks after... Women 03 Aug, 2016
China praises Afghanistan for fight against Chinese separatist group BEIJING: China's defence minister met the head of Afghanistan's army, thanking him for Kabul's support in fighting what Beijing says is an extremist group that seeks to split off its western region of Xinjiang. China has long been concerned that... Women 01 Aug, 2016
Amid sea dispute, China calls for deeper defence ties with Vietnam BEIJING: The militaries of China and Vietnam should deepen their exchanges, communication and friendship, China's defence minister said during a visit to Hanoi, amid a festering territorial dispute in the South China Sea. The two communist-led... Women 29 Mar, 2016
China launches charm offensive for first overseas naval base BEIJING: China has launched an unusual charm offensive to explain its first overseas naval base in Djibouti, seeking to assuage global concerns about military expansionism by portraying the move as Beijing's contribution to regional security and... Women 24 Mar, 2016
No joint declaration at Asia defense meet amid sea tensions KUALA LUMPUR: Divisions within Asia over China's claims in the disputed South China Sea spilled over Wednesday to a meeting of US and Asian defense ministers, where China insisted the group make no public mention of the strategic waters in a joint... Women 04 Nov, 2015
China urges US not to threaten its sovereignty BEIJING: Last week's US naval patrol in the South China Sea threatened China's sovereignty and security interests, and the US should not take any more dangerous actions that threaten China's sovereignty, Chinese Defence Minister Chang Wanquan... Women 04 Nov, 2015
China lobbying to drop South China Sea from defense forum statement: US KUALA LUMPUR: China is lobbying Southeast Asian nations to drop any reference to concerns over the South China Sea in a statement to be issued after regional defense talks in Malaysia, a diplomatic push that reflects growing tension over China's... Women 04 Nov, 2015
American, Chinese admirals to hold talks over South China Sea tension Beijing/Washington, Oct 29 The Chinese and US navies are set to hold high-level talks over tension in the South China Sea after a US warship challenged China’s territorial assertions in the disputed waters this week. US chief of naval... Women 30 Oct, 2015
China proposes joint drills in South China Sea with ASEAN BEIJING: China proposes holding joint maritime accidental encounter and search and rescue drills in the South China Sea with members of the Association of Southeast Asia Nations (ASEAN) next year, China's defence minister told ASEAN defence chiefs... Women 16 Oct, 2015
Chinese military reaches out amid South China Sea tensions BEIJING: As expectations grow that the US Navy will directly challenge Beijing's South China Sea claims, China is engaging in some serious image-building for its own military by hosting two international security forums this week. The events... Women 15 Oct, 2015
Chinese Navy makes 1st visit to Poland to strengthen ties WARSAW, POLAND: A Chinese Navy destroyer, a Chinese frigate and a Chinese supply vessel sailed into Poland's navy port of Gdynia on Wednesday on the first such visit ever, marking 66 years of diplomatic ties and aiming to strengthen them even... Women 07 Oct, 2015
China to host ASEAN defence ministers amid South China sea tension BEIJING: China said today it will host defence ministers from the Association of South East Asian Nations (ASEAN) next month, amid tension between some of its members and China over the disputed South China Sea. The October 15-16 informal summit... Women 25 Sep, 2015
