From artificial intelligence to quantum technology and hypersonic weapons, the PLA is in a race to define the next era of ...

Chinese president Xi Jinping also called for an intelligent military system, with greater use of unmanned technologies and ...

More than a decade into Xi Jinping’s rule, China’s military has grown more formidable, its factories dominate global manufacturing and its technology pioneers are closing the gap with Silicon Valley.

T he help China gives Russia in the war in Ukraine has long caused dismay in Western countries. Exports of ostensibly civilian components such as engines and electronics end up in ...

The “intelligent strike planning system” helps commanders and pilots prioritize targets and allocate resources.

China released images of the H-6 bomber carrying the JL-1 air-launched ballistic missile as part of promotional features ...

Senior U.S. and Chinese defense officials are signaling a renewed effort to improve communication between their militaries.

This year’s white paper places particular emphasis on Beijing’s growing ability to project military power beyond the First ...

China appeared to ramp up missile production last year by the most since Xi Jinping became president in 2013, according to a Bloomberg analysis that mapped out the sector’s finances for the first time ...

On March 13, 2026, China issued the outline for its 15th Five-Year Plan — a core document defining Chinese government policies into the next decade. In the hierarchy of Chinese sources, Five-Year Plan ...

During a recent conference on the People’s Liberation Army, I heard the same question posed to attendees and paper writers: “How would China react to U.S. force posture change X, Y, or Z?” or “How ...

Japan’s government is portraying its accelerating military buildup not only as ​a way to protect the country but as a route ...